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Trivento Amado Sur Malbec/Bonarda/Syrah 2009, Mendoza

Dark, with a core of very ripe black currant, raspberry ganache and black licorice notes, supported by polished tannins. A raspberry note emerges more on the lengthy finish. Very solid. Malbec, Bonarda and Syrah. Drink now through 2012. Score: 90 (James Molesworth, winespectator.com, June 15, 2011) -- 89

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 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

Montaribaldi La Consolina Barbera D'asti 2008, Doc

undistinguished

Tini Sangiovese Di Romagna 2009, Sangiovese Di Romagna

LCBO rating 87

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

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

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?