Steve Elder
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Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2018, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$17.95
4.0 Stars
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Ruffino Modus 2007, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$29.95
On the last bottle of four (sigh), this one finally started working for me, revealing its Tuscan origins, with decent complexity. Fruit has faded to reveal earthy notes, and flavours linger. Clearly should have cellared it for longer.
4.0 Stars
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Rocca Di Castagnoli Chianti Classico 2011, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$19.95
This was a very pleasant surprise. Quite deep colour, and full nose of plums and spice. Med to full bodied, with ripe fruit and and just enough tannin to make it a great food wine. Nice modern winemaking while staying anchored in Tuscan soil. Will hold a few years, but it's so delicious now why bother. Very good value.
4.0 Stars
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Alejandro Fernandez Tinto Pesquera Crianza 2008, Do Ribera Del Duero
Ribera Del Duero, Spain$26.95
Didn't take detailed notes, but this was quite fine. Balanced, with quite a lot of fruit still and lots to dig your nose into.
4.0 Stars
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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Coonawarra, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$27.95
4.0 Stars
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Thirty Bench Small Lot Pinot Noir 2020, VQA Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada$36.95
Review is private
4.0 Stars
Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2012, Coastal Region
South Africa$22.95
4.0 Stars
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Daniel Rion & Fils Vieilles Vignes Nuits St Georges 2011
Burgundy, France$43.75
Sepurb Pinot Noir. Quite pale now, but brimming with life. Nose carries fantastic array of aromas of spice and fruit; eucalyptus too. Round, mouth filling, with ripe fruit and tannins. Plenty of great Pinot Noir out there from other regions, but this is why I still stump up for Burgundy. In hindsight, a very good buy. Earlier note: At very fine PN, with deep fruit and lots of complexity. Delicious.
4.0 Stars
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