Blair WineLover
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Montecillo Reserva 2006, Rioja
Spain$17.95
A very pleasant, smooth Rioja. Good length and reasonable complexity. At this price I will be buying more of it. Thanks for the tip, Steve.
3.5 Stars
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Perrin & Fils Les Christins Vacqueyras 2009, Ac
Rhône, France$23.95
I like the subtle taste of a Vacqueyras compared to other Rhone wines at the same price. This one delivers a very pleasant taste right from the start, though it did fade a little and become very slightly harsh after a few glasses. I can't quite give it a 90, and I have had better Vacqueyras wines for the same price.
3.5 Stars
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Marimar Estate La Masía Don Miguel Vineyard Chardonnay 2007, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Unfiltered
California, Usa$25.95
Not as rich as I expected from California, this has the subtle complexity of a Chablis. I am enjoying one glass of this every night. Decent for twenty dollars, but forget it if they want forty.
3.5 Stars
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Ridge Three Valleys 2009, Sonoma County
California, Usa$35.95
Cherry taste, leading into moderate spice, but not as much as I expected given the grapes involved. You think it is done, then the long finish kicks in. I was not impressed at first, but each sip brings out a little more complexity. Not really worth thirty five dollars.
3.5 Stars
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Jean Marie Arnoux Vieux Clocher Vacqueyras 2009, Ac
Rhône, France$23.95
Was there something wrong with my bottle? There was not much flavour at all, and no length. Just a slightly off taste that I doubt would improve with aging. Maybe you will have better luck, but I have to rate it as I taste it.
3.5 Stars
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Achaval Ferrer Malbec 2010, Mendoza
Argentina$25.95
The sour cherry taste reminds me of a syrah from the south of France. I would never guess this was a Malbec. Lots of flavour up front, but not much finish. I am not as enthusiastic as the other reviewers, but it is quite nice.
3.5 Stars
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Coto De Imaz Reserva 2005, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$20.95
I agree with the other reviewers about how silky smooth this wine is. However, the taste that I think David describes as "mature cedar" is one that I would prefer to be not there, so I cannot personally give a high rating. But this is a high quality wine, and those who like the cedar taste should love this wine.
3.5 Stars
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Mapema Malbec 2009, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$21.95
Very rich and smooth, and stays that way to the third glass. I guess blackberry is the flavour; I am not so good at the fruits. Not a lot of complexity. But I like it. Decent value.
3.5 Stars
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Château Des Moines 2009, Lalande De Pomerol
Bordeaux, France$21.95
The other day I enjoyed one of my small stash of the 2008 vintage of this wine, which I love for its rich, interesting flavour. The 2009 is quite different, amazingly smooth and a bit more subdued. I have had $50 Brunello di Montalcino that was not this good. It is great now, so who knows how it will age. I intend to find out, I just ran out and bought a case. Can I say more?
3.5 Stars
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Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$16.95
The rich, intense taste hits you right from the start. But as is common for Australian Shiraz around this price point, it does not completely cover up the sharp edges. Shiraz lovers will score this higher than I do.
3.5 Stars
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