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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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Norman Hardie County Pinot Noir 2009, VQA Prince Edward County, Unfiltered
Ontario, Canada$39.00
Great Pinot nose that offers cherries, vanilla oak with hints of earth. Light bodied and elegant but with noticeable fine tannins. Nice tension on the palate between sweet cherries and sour cranberries. Finishes dry and tart with nice mouth watering acidity.
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3.5 Stars
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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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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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Château De Nages J T Costières De Nîmes 2012, Ac
Rhône, France$26.95
This is a fairly plush, medium weight Rhone blend. Cherries, hot rock and smoky ash on the nose. The palate adds licorice, violets and coco powder. Dusty tannins add grip to the finish. Good value for $20. BIG TIP - decant for an hour - this get much richer, rounder and smoother.
3.5 Stars
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The Foreign Affair The Conspiracy 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Really impressive tannins and structure for the price. Cherry, tobacco, cassis, smoky vanilla oak, leather, herbs...it's all in there. Niagara Acidity keeps it fresh and balanced.
3.5 Stars
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Emiliana Novas Petit Verdot 2011, Colchagua Valley
Chile$15.95
Totally delivers for the price. A big solid wine that somehow has been refined to be smooth...but there's a beast waiting to be set free behind the curtain. Pretty cool expression of Petit Verdot.
3.5 Stars
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Girard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley
California, Usa$34.95
Nose is closed at first - but after about a half hour or so...(lost count) it opens up nicely - berries and cedar and alcohol.
Palate is med to full, and really structured, the tannis are strong enough to rip your mouth right off!
Classic cab flavours of dark berries, cassis and wood.
Finish is smooth but strong. I would say this is a pretty serious wine. No messing around.
3.5 Stars
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