Blair WineLover
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Hedges Family Estate Red 2011, Red Mountain, Yakima Valley
Washington, Usa$40.00
Very smooth with no unwanted tastes. That brings it to 90. But I did not feel a unity, it seems more like a mixture of different types of wine rather than a blend. It just did not deliver what the reviewers promised. My significant other says this is one of the best wines she has had in a long while, so maybe it is just me. But I write the review, so this is my opinion.
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Ca'marcanda Promis 2011, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$55.95
Very pleasant, but it did not have the complexity I would hope for with a 93 rating and forty nine bucks. Value Rating: *
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.
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Ségla 2010, Second Wine Of Château Rauzan Ségla, Ac Margaux, Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France$69.95
While this is a very smooth and refined wine, I did not get the light perfumed taste I expect from a Margaux. Very pleasant, but not woth the price.
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Baron De Ley Gran Reserva 2001, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$29.95
Top note is blachberry fruit, under note is rich earthy tobacco. If you have not smelled fresh tobacco, you wil not understand that, it does not mean stale cigarette smoke. That is what my wife says. I am not so good at the fruits, but I know what I like, and this is it. Great long finish too. This is a real treat.
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Château Saint Roch De Laurens 2007, Ac Faugères
Languedoc, France$18.95
Very nice traditional style syrah. Too bad I did not try it in time to get more.
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Domaine Du Grand Montmirail Vacqueyras 2009, Ac
Rhône, France$24.95
At first it tasted like a rather ordinary Rhone, but either it grew on me, or else more time in the carafe helped. Maybe it really does need more time to be fully integrated.
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Chapel Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Mclaren Vale
South Australia, Australia$26.95
Ripe aromatic berry fruits and rich dark chocolate are the top notes in this complex wine. Under that oak and a hint of spice.
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Concha Y Toro Terrunyo Block 27 Carmenère 2008, Peumo Vineyard, Peumo, Cachapoal Valley
Rapel Valley, Chile$29.95
Overrated and overpriced. This is not smooth, nor does it have much flavour. Nice wrapping on the bottle.
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Sandhill Cabernet/Merlot 2009, VQA Okanagan Valley, Sandhill Estate Vineyard
British Columbia, Canada$19.95
Fruity, smooth and slightly peppery, this reminds me of the popular J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon from California. But it is cheaper, better, and from Canada. And there is still some left, so I will be getting more.
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