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Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage 2012, Douro Superior
Douro, Portugal$18.95
Great LBV red port, notes of red dried and jammed fruit. Cinnamon and spices great length with a lingering finish. For 22$ this is a great buy for all wine lovers.
3.5 Stars
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Bordon Rioja Gran Reserva 2007
Rioja, Spain$19.70
An excellent Gran Reserva from one of the best Rioja vintages of the 21st century. This Affordable mature Rioja punches far above its weight and is by far one of the best sub 30$ aged reds available at the LCBO or the SAQ. The nose is a complex mix of cedar wood, leather, a bit of bret, dark fruits, vanilla, and dried herbs. Elegant and restrained with matured fine grained tannins. Drink by 2021.
3.5 Stars
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La Chablisienne Chablis Cuvée La Sereine 2014
Burgundy, France$22.85
Top Notch Chablis at an incredible price. Great minerality and complexity. Definitively a terroir driven and focused wine, could benefit a few more years in bottle and should age gracefully with added complexity until 2020-2025. Pair with lobster rolls, salmon, or poultry in a cream sauce. A must buy for all white burgundy fans.
3.5 Stars
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M. Chapoutier Les Vignes De Bila Haut Côtes De Roussillon 2015, Ac
Languedoc, France$15.95
Excellent wine, full bodied with notes of red fruits and blackberries. Animal and earth notes are also present. This little wine punches far above its weight the Languedoc-Roussilon is where the best QPR is to be found in the entire wine world at the moment. A memorable wine with a long lingering finish. Will improve with up to 5 years of cellaring, better on second day. By half a case or more and drink every 6 months **** Side note 2016 vintage is disappointing in comparison to the great 2015
3.5 Stars
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Château Léoube Rosé De Léoube 2016, Côtes De Provence
Provence, France$30.95
Absolutely wonderful Rosé cote de provence. Great aromas, wonderful dry and long finishing taste on the palate. Pairs incredibly well with a salade niçoise, one of the best rosé's for the price highly recommended.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine René Bouvier Bourgogne Pinot Noir Le Chapitre Suivant 2014
Burgundy, France$24.40
Good Pinot noir, great balance of acidity, tannins, and alcohol. Great aromas of red fruit and earthy natural notes. Worth decanting for at least 1 hour opens up nicely. Best pinot under 25$ from burgundy by far, recommended.
3.5 Stars
Yalumba The Y Series Viognier 2015
South Australia, Australia$14.95
Excellent viognier from south Australia
, Yalumba's expression of this northern Rhone white variety is astounding for the 15$ price tag. Highly recommended!
3.5 Stars
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Château Haut Grelot 2016, Blaye Cotes De Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France$20.48
For the price a wonderful white Bordeaux. Mostly Sauvignon Blanc completed by 10% Sémillion. Mineral on the palate and aromatically opened with a good length of finish, a but more complexity and it would have been over 90 points.
3.5 Stars
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William Fèvre Champs Royaux Chablis 2015, Ac
Burgundy, France$28.95
This is a refined and charming standard grade chablis. Quite closed on the aromatics front, but crisp, precise and mouthwatering on the palate. Notes of ripe pair, yellow apple, and brioche are present. The wine has good length with a somewhat long finish. Not the most complex but thoroughly enjoyable. Should gain in complexity over the next five years.
3.5 Stars
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Yalumba The Y Series Viognier 2016, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$14.95
Excellent viognier from south Australia
, Yalumba's expression of this northern Rhone white variety is astounding for the 15$ price tag. Highly recommended!
3.5 Stars
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