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Mayu Reserva Carmenère 2013, Elquí Valley
Chile$17.95
Nice wine offering lots of sweet berry notes. I would have liked more structure and grippier tannins. This is a crowd pleaser however, so it won't offend anybody.
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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Majella The Musician Cabernet/Shiraz 2012, Coonawarra
South Australia, Australia$16.95
There's a lot to love about this wine. It's really well made and has a low price tag. Year after year this earns its keep. On-sale buy lots!
3.0 Stars
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Cave Des Grands Crus Blancs Mâcon Vinzelles 2013, Ac
Burgundy, France$17.95
Light cream, banana peel and white flowers on the nose. An elegant palate provides ample richness, however it finishes with heat. Authentic Chardonnay, good QPR.
3.0 Stars
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Prima 2012, Do Toro
Castilla y León, Spain$16.25
This is really outstanding for $20. There's hefty tannins and ripe fruit for new world fans but also hints of meaty/ earthy notes for old world lovers. Smoky oak and cedar adding further complexity. Quite full bodied and smooth. Very balanced. Highly Recommended!
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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Sueño Tempranillo 2011, Do Ribera Del Júcar
Spain$17.95
Cherry, vanilla oak and cedar. Not too heavy not too light.
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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Tawse Growers Blend Pinot Noir 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$25.25
This vintage suffers from high acids resulting in sour fruit. Very light firm tannins. Subtle cherry oak notes. Simple.
3.0 Stars
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Coltibuono Cancelli Sangiovese Di Toscana 2011, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$15.95
mmmm delicious. Light bodied but full of charm. Super delicious sweet and sour cherries with wax and hints of wet wood and earth. Reminds me of a sly Bourgogne from Nicholas Potel. This is really pretty juice.
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