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Concha Y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Puente Alto
Maipo Valley, Chile$79.95
This reminds me why I do not often buy at this price level. I am too often disappointed. It does have the wonderful deep rich flavours described in the reviews. But I do not think the cedar taste belongs in a great wine. Some sips of this wine are amazing, while others remind me of a cheap wine, so I want to score it both 88 and 92.
4.5 Stars
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Closa Batllet 2007, Gratallops Doq Priorat
Priorat, Spain$49.95
The first thing I noticed was the deep dark colour when I poured it into the carafe. It tastes as rich as it looks. It seemed to work best when waiting a while between sips, otherwise it had a slightly harsh taste I can't describe. Very good wine, but I am not sure it worth this price.
4.5 Stars
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Kurtz Family Boundary Row Grenache/Shiraz/Mataro 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$24.75
Good as a pre dinner drink, but when paired with steak and beet salad the chocolate really popped. And it improves with every glass.
4.5 Stars
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Beronia Gran Reserva 2006
Rioja, Spain$40.00
Sorry, this wine does not appeal enough to me for the price. I find it just a little bit rough, and has no "magic". I have had a lot of Rioja for a lot less money that is so much better than this.
4.5 Stars
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La Velona Brunello Di Montalcino 2009, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$39.95
Nice wine with a peppery finish, but no way is it worth forty bucks.
4.5 Stars
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Ruffino Greppone Mazzi Brunello Di Montalcino 2008, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$65.00
Very nice, with a hint of cherry, but not worth the price. I compared it with and without using a carafe. It was smoother after the carafe, but some flavour was lost. On my third glass I accidentally added the wrong wine ($15 Iniskillin Cabernet-Merlot) to the carafe. [That is the reason for amateur reviewers - we do things the experts don't think of.] It actually tasted quite good, it smoothed out the flavour. Think of it as a home-made Super Tuscan.
4.5 Stars
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La Croix St. Georges 2007, Ac Pomerol
Bordeaux, France$77.00
Mmmmmm. The first time I had a glass of Pomerol was in the town square of neighboring St. Emilion. This brings back that magnificent experience. Rich, smooth, with that unique Pomerol taste with a hint of licorice. Wonderful length too. Ready now.
4.0 Stars
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Calera Pinot Noir 2012, Central Coast
California, Usa$33.95
This grew on me. It is more like an Ontario pinot than what I expect from California. And not really any better, but still very good.
4.0 Stars
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Seppelt Chalambar Shiraz 2008, Grampians/Bendigo, Victoria
Victoria, Australia$24.95
They should call this a Syrah, it does not have the sharp, fruit bomb taste of a typical Australian Shiraz. I would guess it was from the central coast in California. Subdued, with a hint of pepper and chocolate. It has a great start, but does not grow on me with the second glass (which may explain the excessively high ratings from the critics who only taste small amounts.) So serve this when you have guests to impress them, rather than drink half a bottle of it like I am doing now. But it is a very nice half bottle.
4.0 Stars
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Romain Duvernay Vacqueyras 2009
Rhône, France$26.95
A pleasant and subtle wine, but I do not think it has the depth or complexity to rate the high scores from the reviewers.
4.0 Stars
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