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Lanciola Le Masse Di Greve Chianti Classico 2013, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$23.95
Allspice, clove, cherry, leather, licorice, earth, mushroom, minerals, rose petals. Crisp refreshing acidity. A little bitter with a slight grip of the tongue. Very long finish of orange peel and pepper.
4.0 Stars
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Château De Tracy Mademoiselle De T Pouilly Fumé 2016, Ap
Loire, France$23.25
A 2016 white from the Pouilly Fumé region of the Loire Valley, France. Here, they grow Sauvignon Blanc, just like the more famous Sancerre region right across the Loire river. Very strong lime, apricot, green apple, pear, honeysuckle, cinnamon. Long finish of orange and lime peel. Acids are crisp and refreshing.
4.0 Stars
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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2016, Coonawarra
South Australia, Australia$23.95
A 2016 Shiraz from the terra rossa of Coonawarra, Australia. Aged 11 months in toasted and neutral French oak barrels. Black cherry, blackberry, black pepper, mint, vanilla, baking spice. Finish of cedar and nutmeg. Full bodied, 13.8% alcohol, warm hug of a wine. Fantastic Shiraz and great value.
4.0 Stars
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J.L. Chave Sélection Mon Coeur Côtes Du Rhône 2016, Ac
Rhône, France$22.95
A 2016 red blend of 50% Grenache and 50% Syrah from the Cotes-du-Rhone of Southern France. Cherry liqueur, blackberry, lavender, thyme, rosemary. This has earth, pine, licorice, leather. Tannins have just enough grip to hold the cherry licorice aftertaste for quite a while. The 14.5% alcohol is overpowering at times.
4.0 Stars
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Stonestreet Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa$54.95
A 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon grown and hand-picked at altitudes of 400 to 2,400 feet on the western ridge of the volcanic soils of the Mayacamas Mountains towering over the Alexander Valley in Sonoma County, California. Aged for 18 months in 32% new French oak. Blackberry jam, vanilla, baking spice, mint, sage, violets. The finish lingers with flowery orange peel. Silky smooth with medium tannic grip.
4.0 Stars
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Zaha El Corte 2014, Toko Vineyard, Paraje Altamira, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$24.95
A 2014 Malbec with 22% Cabernet Sauvignon (co-fermented) from Paraje Altamira, Argentina, just outside Mendoza. These vines are planted at an altitude of 1.2 kilometers and are irrigated by the melt runoff from the Andes Glaciers. Altitude offers the perfect storm for growing grapes (hot days, cool nights, good drainage). Blackberry jam, cassis, mint, violets, earth, mushroom, coffee, cinnamon, vanilla. The finish lingers quite a while with coffee and orange zest. Intense aromas and flavors. Great example of Malbec, Argentina's signature grape.
4.0 Stars
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Coudoulet De Beaucastel Côtes Du Rhône 2016, Ac
Rhône, France$29.95
A 2016 red wine from Cotes-du-Rhone, a "catch all" region that includes almost 200 villages that border the Rhone in Southern France. This is a classic GSM blend for the region (40% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 30% Mourvedre + 10% Cinsault) and aged for 6 months on old oak barrels. Imagine leaving a bunch of brand new leather jackets in your car on a hot summer's day. Then going into the car, taking a deep breathe and then licking a concrete cinder block. There's some damp basement, ash, stale blackberries, potpourri.
4.0 Stars
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Catena Malbec 2014, Mendoza (1500ml)
Argentina$31.75
Bright red cherry notes. Medium+ acidity with a long spicy finish."
3.5 Stars
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The Foundation Stone 2014, Wo Western Cape
Western Cape, South Africa$14.75
A 2014 Rhone-style blend from the Western Cape region of South Africa (the French quarter, Franschoek). There is 45% Shiraz with Grenache, Mourvedre, Cinsault, and Tannat. Aged for 16 months in French oak barrels. Medium aromas of sour cherry, plum, roses, black pepper, oak, anise, coffee. It's creamy with medium to strong drying tannins. Long finish of pepper with some lingering bitterness and tartness. Very well-balanced. Highly enjoyable and exceptional quality/price ratio.
3.5 Stars
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Lavau Vacqueyras 2014
Rhône, France$25.95
ypical of the region this is a GSM blend (50% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre). Aged for 12 months in stainless steel vats (60%) and used oak barrels (40%). Tons of black pepper, black cherry, plum, jasmine, licorice. There's a creaminess and earthiness (slight mushroom). Tannins aren't intrusive, just a mild grip with mouth-watering acidity. 14.5% alcohol. Really enjoyable.
3.5 Stars
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