Some sure fire LCBO winners

I don't purchase as much wine from the LCBO as I used to. In the past year, about 60% of my purchases have been at the cellar door. Nonetheless, the LCBO has some excellent values. A couple of wines that always seem to please are:

SELLA & MOSCA CANNONAU DI SARDEGNA (various vintages)

This is a Vintage Essentials pick - so it is available year round at most LCBO location that have any type of Vintages department. "Cannonau" is actually the Grenache grape - as named in Sardinia. A medium+ bodied, full-flavoured wine - perfect to accompany winter dishes. Normally around $14-$15


DOMAINE DE L'AMEILLAUD 2003 (VdP Vaucluse)

This wine is released every so often. At $9.95 this is can't miss wine for weekday drinking. Full flavoured blend of Grenache/Syrah/Carignane.