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Morgante Nero D'avola 2008, Igt Sicilia

Cave De Monterail Côtes Du Rhône Villages Séguret 2009, Ac

Excellent of its vintage
Aromas of raspberry, blueberry, licorice, plum, and dried herbs. The palate is medium bodied and dry, with beautifully layered, complex fruit and finely incorporated and textured tannins. The finish is full, rich and scrumptiously long. Enjoy this with herb-crusted pork, or grilled lamb chops. (VINTAGES panel, April 2010) rated 87 - 88

Don Cristobal 1492 Bonarda 2010, Ugarteche, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza

Argentina’s red-wine rep has been built around Malbec, though these days Bonarda is starting to generate significant buzz too. Here’s a superb introduction to the variety at an unbelievable price. Opens with a rich nose of blueberry, strawberry and chocolate with spicy black pepper notes and a hint of bacon fat. Full and robust on the palate, with the chocolaty fruit core delivering plenty of flavour. Ripe, smooth tannins. A fine partner for meaty pasta or beefand-bean burritos. (VINTAGES panel, May 2011)

Terredora Aglianico 2008, Igt Campania

Luca Ferraris Bric D'bianc Ruchè Di Castagnole Monferrato 2009, Doc

On the palate it’s bright, with fairly rich berry fruit supported by lively acidity and tannins that are a little brisker than some, laying down a warm berry fruit burr and flowing into a fairly long warm finish. Pleasant and approachable, by comparison with some of the other Ruché wines it is more of a food wine and will work well with spiced – not sweet – grilled meats or stews, and will also be a good bet with oriental dishes. Not so good by the glass due to the dryness of the tannins. Score: 2 (Kyle Phillips, Italian Wine Review, Sept. 16, 2010) .. 87 .... V nice light wine + berry nose

Bodegas De Los Rios Prieto Prios Maximus Roble 2009, Pesquera De Duero, Do Ribera Del Duero

87?

Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2006, Mendoza

Inky hue with a fuchsia rim. Fresh aromas of plum and blueberry with a note of charcoal. Lively black cherry fruit with a smoky oak nuance threaded throughout. The close is youthful, tannic and acidic with plenty of peppery black fruit. Score - 91. (Tasting panel, www.thewinenews.com, Aug./Sept. 2008) 88, 89, 90

Château Le Grand Moulin Premiëres Côtes De Blaye 2008, Ac Premières Côtes De Blaye

This winery was founded by Gabriel Bruneteau in 1904, and is now run by his great-grandson. 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, this red boasts an attractive coffee nose, and creamy flavours of raspberry, blackberry, smoky caramel, toffee and earth. A toasty, complex, medium-full-bodied wine with good length. A grilled steak or a rack of lamb will suit this pretty Bordeaux nicely. (VINTAGES panel, May 2010).... it's OK

Château De Nages Réserve 2007, Ac Costières De Nîmes

Bright and juicy, with inviting plum, black cherry, tobacco and mineral notes, all backed by modest, nicely integrated toast. Very tasty. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now. Score - 88. (James Molesworth, www.winespectator.com, Web Only, 2009) 85,87,88

Good color with spicy berries nose. Rounded on the palette but somewhat undistinguished - promises much but doesn't deliver a premium punch

Tini Sangiovese Di Romagna 2009, Sangiovese Di Romagna

LCBO rating 87