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Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Sonoma County
California, Usa$23.95
If you're a fan of soft juicy California Cabs, look no further. It's lush, creamy and flavourful. Baked blueberry pie, vanilla and cedar jump out. But it's the soft texture that really adds a delectable pleasure. Not too serious, but seriously delicious.
3.0 Stars
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Gérard Bertrand Réserve Spéciale Viognier 2009, Vins De Pays D'oc
Languedoc, France$14.95
nice creamy tropical fruit, but nothing special. I get a straw lime peel on the finish.
3.0 Stars
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Macmurray Ranch Pinot Noir 2010, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa$24.95
Quintessential Russian River Valley Pinot. Strawberry jam, cola, raspberry/ blackberry, vanilla oak, custard and smoke. But there's also some imperfections - sulphur or burnt match scents, which slightly disappoints. Also, it's a tad off balance and short on the finish, but at this price point, i'm not complaining. Very pleasurable juice.
3.0 Stars
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ébano Crianza 2008
Ribera Del Duero, Spain$14.75
Off balance but I think that's why i like it...loads of personality here...Like a Rioja on steroids, drinks more like a Priorat actually. Sweet chewy tannins, a mix of spicy cherries, blueberries with smoky vanilla oak and a tad of saltness to the finish.
3.0 Stars
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Westcott Lillias Unoaked Chardonnay 2012, VQA Vinemount Ridge
Ontario, Canada$20.00
enjoyable for a non-oaked chardonnay from Niagara. Usually I don't find much pleasure outside of Chablis in un-oaked chardonnays. It has a fresh lemon zest and is quite smooth.
3.0 Stars
Domaine Parent Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2009
Burgundy, France$21.95
A good intro to burgundy? a great value?...I guess if you need to sell wine these words work, too bad they don't have meaning with this example. Why does the LCBO choose to import the same old borning below average stuff. Step up, we deserve better. I think I will try shopping in the US it's worth paying the duty, wake up Canada, Wake up. Here's my tasting note BLAH....
3.0 Stars
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Rotllán Torra 2009, Doca Priorat
Priorat, Spain$19.95
nice nose - roasted nuts or mahogany, vanilla, cheery, nail polish, blueberries and cedar. Crazy funky nose (a little pruned). Extremely smooth and polished. Creamy medium body. Finishes lean and crisp. Fantastic in every way!
3.0 Stars
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Lungarotti Rubesco Rosso Di Torgiano 2009
Umbria, Italy$17.95
Well made but a tad boring. Tart sour cherries, sulphur/ash, walnuts on the nose. The palate is medium bodied, sour cherries dominate. Nice crisp finish.
3.0 Stars
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Castle Rock Pinot Noir 2011, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa$19.95
Sorry Castle Rock, but I find this Pinot to be really unbalanced with a short finish. The body is light and watery and the flavours are sour. The only thing this Pinot has going for it, is that is smells a tad Burgundian. I don't see too many people getting excited over this wine.
3.0 Stars
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Rockway Estate Small Lot Meritage 2011, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$16.25
This is a dazzling effort by new Wine Maker David Stasiuk, who in a short time has globe trotted some of the finest wine regions and gained some valuable wine making skills, through his experiences. This classic Bordeaux Blend oozes with genuine varietal characteristics but goes a step further adding dried fruit/leafy/ tobacco notes and smoky vanilla oak. It has super fine tannins and a plush mid weight mouth feel. As a result it really drinks like a suave Ripasso. Everything about this wine is excellent, including its low price tag. David’s wines are definitely on my radar!
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