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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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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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Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay 2012, Livermore Valley, California
California, Usa$17.95
3.0 Stars
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De Morgenzon Dmz Chardonnay 2012
Western Cape, South Africa$14.95
This is a big miss for me. Sour and salty with a rice paper finish. yuk!
3.0 Stars
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Lailey Chardonnay 2009, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$19.95
The nose offers white flowers, ripe pear & pineapple with hits of vanilla and oak. Nice creamy feel - very nicely balanced fruit to oak. It's not a blockbuster, instead it's graceful in nature. (it finishes a tad hot)
3.0 Stars
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Marchesi Mazzei Zisola Nero D'avola 2011, Igt Sicilia
Sicily, Italy$21.95
Sweet dates, fig, ripe plums, ripe blueberries and smoky vanilla oak. Structured on the palate with a juicy finish.
3.0 Stars
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Majella The Musician Cabernet/Shiraz 2009, Coonawarra, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$19.95
nice nose of berries, vanilla, basil and flowers. It's medium bodied - I would have liked it to be a tad more lush. the flavours are consistant with the nose and the structure and balance are perfect. It has a nice long fresh dry finish that is characteristic of the coonawarra. Balance is key! I loved drinking this wine.
3.0 Stars
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Domaine Lafond Roc Epine Lirac 2011, Ac
Rhône, France$18.95
Nice easy drinker that's really polished. Burnt brown sugar, blueberries and steamy hot rock leap out of the glass. Palate is plush with nicely integrated tannins. Medium weight. This is drinking good now but will show even better after about 3-5 years of bottle age...but can you wait that long...
3.0 Stars
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Teanum Alta Falanghina 2014, Igt Puglia
Puglia, Italy$12.75
Round, rich, creamy nutty and a tad earthy...but finishes just right. Low acid so this is a great alternative to Chardonnay. Pair it with a buttery fish and life is good.
3.0 Stars
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Caparzo Rosso Di Montalcino 2012
Tuscany, Italy$19.95
Light, soft and supple. Very enjoyable, but should cost $10-12 in my opinion.
3.0 Stars
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