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Château Prieure Canteloup 2009, Ac Côtes De Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France$18.85
Classic old world nose. Cool black cherry fruit mingle with woodsy spicy-earthy tones. Very perfumed and inviting nose. Iodine like body, a little bitter orange peel mixed with earthy tobacco notes on the palate....there's also "wet dog" in it...you know what i mean...that's a term I used several decades ago and it definitely applies to this wine. Clean finish.
3.5 Stars
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Taurino Riserva Salice Salentino 2009
Puglia, Italy$16.50
Nose offers spicy cherry, earthy barnyard (brett), tobacco leaf, wet mustiness, cedar cigar box but with sweet vanilla herbal notes. Light bodied but structured, with real dusty tannins, the palate is gamey and leaves a sour finish. Pretty cool wine.
3.5 Stars
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Villa Mora Montefalco Sagrantino 2006, Docg, Unfiltered
Umbria, Italy$25.95
This wine passes the 90 point test easily with it's structure, tannin/grape quality
and razor sharp dry finish. But it's way too young to be enjoyable now. The wine is too powerful with tannic grip and as a result the flavours are muted. As it loosens up, it will become a more lush and enjoyable wine. Don't drink now, wait another 3-5 years.
3.5 Stars
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Creekside Backyard Block Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Ontario, Canada$17.95
Zesty & grassy with citrus fruit flavous. Great acidity gives this wine a crisp structure & finish. NZ comes to mind.
3.5 Stars
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Fabre Montmayou Reserva Malbec 2011, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$15.95
I'm a fan. Great value, but you have to except that Malbec is not a Cabernet. Lol
3.5 Stars
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Maison Roche De Bellène Rully Les Clous 1er Cru 2011, Ac
Burgundy, France$24.75
Amazing QPR - It's soft and smooth, subtle but lush with a caressing finish. Complex and really enjoyable.
3.5 Stars
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Templários Colheita Seleccionada Touriga Nacional/Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Igp Tejo
Portugal$14.95
Spicy, earthy and fruity...reminds me of Reserva Rioja! Finishes with saw dust tannins. This is a wine you BBB (Buy By the Box)
3.5 Stars
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Falernia Reserva Carmenère 2007, Elqui Valley
Elquí Valley, Chile$19.95
wow...really the best carmenere i've tasted! so concentrated you think your drinking vicks cherry cough syrup. It's packed with sweet cherry, herb/ medicinal/ roasted jalapeno peppers flavour. needs time to soften, but then it's rich and silky smooth. GREAT FIND!
3.5 Stars
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Sonoma Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay 2011, Sonoma Coast
California, Usa$27.95
A classic in my book. Always offers balance and grace with a creamy texture. It's used to be only available at restaurants...great value on sale for 24 bucks.
3.5 Stars
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Mayu Reserva Carmenère 2009, Elqui Valley
Chile$17.95
here's a wine with some real tension! It's got a strong spicy bouquet - ...blueberry, smoke, jalapeno brandy liqueur, cigar, leather. the palate is surprisingly smooth, but the tension between oaky fruit bomb and earthiness complicates things, but in a nice way. This wine has a little bit for everybody to enjoy. Great finish!
3.5 Stars
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