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Hidden Bench Chardonnay 2011, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$28.95
One of my favourites, always poised, balanced and beautiful.
3.5 Stars
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Dry Creek Heritage Zinfandel 2010, Sonoma County
California, Usa$14.75
I'm 90 on this ZIN! Although it's not the most sophisticated wine, it's well made and drinks nicely. I even picked up some lime peel or citrus notes to the otherwise sweetly fruited tannins. I'd say it's medium bodied and pretty lean by California standards.
3.5 Stars
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Bachelder Saunders Vineyard Chardonnay 2011, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$44.95
3.5 Stars
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Mont Tauch Le Tauch Fitou 2010
Languedoc, France$19.95
I really enjoyed the suave texture of this Syrah/Carignan/Grenache blend. Balance and structure hold up throughout. The flavours need more time to develop, as it's little shy on fruit at the moment. But superb quality for the price.
3.5 Stars
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Maison Roche De Bellene Vieilles Vignes Gevrey Chambertin 2011, Ac
Burgundy, France$56.95
Nose reveals rose petals and sour fruit. The palate is structured and lean. Lot's of plum skin and cranberry. Flavours are minimal.
3.5 Stars
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De Wetshof Finesse Lesca Estate Chardonnay 2012, Wo Robertson
Robertson, South Africa$14.75
Wow this is outstanding...Especially considering it's under $20 bones. Really nice natural and pure nose of butter, mineral, white musk, melon, banana and cream. (lot's of Malolactic on this baby). The palate is full suave with intense-elegance. Nice structured finish.
3.5 Stars
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Akarua Central Otago Pinot Noir 2011
Central Otago, New Zealand$37.95
BIG, RICH & ROUND! ...is the best way to sum up this Pinot. Fans of Russian River Valley Pinots will appreciate this offering. The nose is deep and seductive with sweet brown sugar, sweet cherry tobacco & warm spices. The palate is full, round and plush - it has a real creaminess. The finish is long and smooth. Would I purchase it again? You bet!
3.5 Stars
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Hess Collection 19 Block Cuvée 2009, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley
California, Usa$47.95
The Hess 19 block from Mt Veeder vineyards is my favourite under $50 California wine. Every vintage of this stuff is bang on. Flavourful with structure, grippy tannins and balanced acidity. I'd say it's the best wine Hess makes.
3.5 Stars
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Montirius Terre Des Aînés Gigondas 2007
Rhône, France$24.95
Impressive by all standards...especially since every bottling year after year reflects this high quality. It's full and rich but composed and balanced. I highly recommend!
3.5 Stars
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Pérez Cruz Reserva Limited Edition Carmenère 2012
Maipo Valley, Chile$19.95
A bold structured wine with plenty of quality tannin. Mint, Blueberry, Herbs and Spice.
3.5 Stars
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