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Pirramimma Petit Verdot 2006, Mclaren Vale
South Australia, Australia$24.95
amazing stuff. really if you like big fruit bombs, but with structure, all of Pirramimma's wines are amazing.
3.5 Stars
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Ondarre Reserva 2008, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$19.95
This is a classic Rioja that charms you with old world earthy notes, cedar, leather and spicy cherries. Medium bodied and with super fine tannins. A absolutely amazing wine for the price.
3.5 Stars
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Yalumba Menzies The Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Coonawarra
South Australia, Australia$29.95
I was hoping for a little more richness, although I know Coonawarra is not typically known for richness, I was thinking Yalumba - this has got to be dripping with oak and sweetness...but no- this is balanced and lean. It has a hint of vanilla oak, herbal goodness and a nice tight finish.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Belle Les Pierrelles Crozes Hermitage 2007, Ac
Rhône, France$22.95
Had a couple bottles in my cellar so I thought I'd try one...still not drinking the greatest, this sucker needs oceans of time to settle down. Really harsh and tannic still. The wine is extremely well made but currently lacks finesse. Flavours are still really muted. Glad i have another bottle for the decade wait.
3.5 Stars
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Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir 2009, Marlborough
New Zealand$19.95
Classic NZ Pinot flavours, a tad light bodied.
3.5 Stars
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Viña Real Oro Reserva 2009
Rioja, Spain$29.95
Very plush, silky smooth. Cherry, plum, rose, violets and vanilla. Quality tannins and a balanced structure.
3.5 Stars
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Montirius Garrigues Vacqueyras 2009, Ac
Rhône, France$27.00
A deep dark ruby colour with a nice sophisticated nose of black and red licorice and ground black pepper. The palate is a creamy medium weight with nice blackberry/ blueberry, again licorice and pepper flavours. Also perhaps black olive? Super dry and structured with a stunning finish. Beautiful comes to mind. Decant for about 30 minutes and enjoy.
3.5 Stars
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Lealtanza Reserva 2009, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$19.95
Nice wine with some earthy notes to add complexity. Nice wine but a tad boring in my opinion.
3.5 Stars
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Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Knights Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa$39.95
Nice rich Cab/Sauv nose, berries, wood-smoke, cassis, vanilla. I tasted a hint of mint which was nice. the tannins and structure are evident. It is balanced and complex not sweet or jammy. Really nice.
3.5 Stars
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Santa Carolina Specialties Dry Farming Carignan 2010, Cauquenes Valley
Chile$18.95
This is a deeply concentrated wine. Firm and bold but balanced. Lots to love here!
3.5 Stars
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