Blair WineLover

Ciù Ciù La Merlettaie Offida Pecorino 2009, Doc

Yes, easily worthy of 90. Serve less than fully chilled.

Baldes & Fils Château Labrande 2008, Ac Cahors

A pleasant wine for the price, but no way does it rate a 92.

Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Maipo Valley

Wonderful start, but it lost a little by the third glass, so I cannot quite give this one a 90.

Château Rozier 2008, Ac Saint émilion Grand Cru

Lots of oak in the bouguet. Classic St. Emilion taste, very smooth, almost nutty. Good complexity and nice finish. Great now, no need to wait until 2013.

Amani Chardonnay 2009, Wo Stellenbosch

Nice bouquet, but I mostly taste mineral notes, which are not entirely to my liking. And I am using a big glass.

Domaine Saint Andéol Séduction Cairanne Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2007, Ac

This is so much better than the $25
Domaine Du Grand Montmirail Vacqueyras that was so highly rated. It is a bit simpler, but it succeeds in what it is trying to do. I just could not get enough of this one, and I will buy more.

Sella & Mosca Riserva Cannonau Di Sardegna 2008, Doc

Estate Papaioannou Single Vineyard Agiorgitiko 2007, Voqs Nemea

Perhaps a wine for Pinot Noir lovers. Lots of different flavours, and a long finish. Get this if you want adventure, not to serve to guests, or want amazing value for twenty bucks. It grows on me with every sip. I started this review rating it at 89, but after having a little between every sentance, I am going to push it to the magic 90. Too bad it ran out, or it might have gone even higher.

Trapiche Reserve Syrah 2010, Mendoza

I taste black cherry at the start, and maybe coffee like notes on the finish. Quite smooth with no obvious flaws. It really grows as you continue to drink it. Almost pushing a 90 score. So much better than Australian Shiraz at the same price.

For 11 bucks, go for it!

Fuzion Alta Malbec Reserva 2010, Mendoza

This is one of my standard wines, an excellent value at this price. The 2011 vintage (now in stock) has lots of flavour and very little harshness. It is much better than the regular Fuzion, well worth the price difference.