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Lailey Vineyard Impromptu 2010, VQA Niagara River
Ontario, Canada$44.95
Just shy of perfect. This is one of the best Niagara Red blends ever made... without a doubt. Huge structure and complexities frame this powerful wine. Just goes to show you, with the right wine maker, soil, and weather, Niagara can seriously produce world class wine. This was my Favourite wine of 2013. Watch the video on Niagara Wine Videos.
4.0 Stars
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Guenoc Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Lake County
California, Usa$19.95
A nice dry structured Cabernet, not jammy at all. This is one for the decanter. Dark roast coffee, cassis, blackberry herbal tea. Nice grip to the finish. Tasted the 2010...If you're a Cab fan buy a case, for $20 bucks it's amazing. send me a comment - look up my website www.niagarawinevideos.com
4.0 Stars
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Colomé Estate Malbec 2013, Calchaquí Valley, Salta
Argentina$24.95
This pours incredibly dark and needs a good hour to decant, but then it opens up with admiral smoky hickory, roasted nuts, vanilla and blackberry notes. The palate is dry and structured showing more scorched earth. Long finish. Wow, what a wine!
4.0 Stars
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Stratus Stratus Cabernet Franc 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$38.20
A re-release of this wine is available for purchase at the winery at a premium of $42…ahhh yes a little on the expensive side… But considering the plush quality of this gracefully aged wine, I think it’s worth it. It’s not an everyday wine. It’s a special treat to be enjoyed over a celebration. Actually, opening this beauty is a bit of a celebration in itself. I know Stratus’ blends are wonderfully composed, but I’m a sucker for single varietal Niagara Cabernet Franc, especially when it of this quality. This wine has just started to peak and I imaging will continue to drink well for another 3-5 years. Secondary savory notes have blossomed beyond the fruit - Sweet tobacco, autumn leaves, herbs, dried rose petals, cherry concentrate, vanilla oak and so much more. Suave and graceful on the palate. Like I said, a real treat!
4.0 Stars
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Justin Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Paso Robles
California, Usa$33.95
liquid silk! Soft strawberry and creamy vanilla oak, a seductive wine, year after year. (Every year the label changes, cool fun fact)
3.5 Stars
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Planets De Prior Pons 2008, Doq Priorat
Priorat, Spain$22.95
The nose is impressive , providing fascinating whiffs of brown sugar, lavender, blueberry pie and cola. It's strong, structured & finishes with hits of chocolate/ truffle and stony minerality.
3.5 Stars
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Dry Creek Heritage Zinfandel 2010, Sonoma County
California, Usa$14.75
I'm 90 on this ZIN! Although it's not the most sophisticated wine, it's well made and drinks nicely. I even picked up some lime peel or citrus notes to the otherwise sweetly fruited tannins. I'd say it's medium bodied and pretty lean by California standards.
3.5 Stars
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Dog Point Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$24.95
What can I say...always amazing, especially for the price. vintage after vintage amazing sauv/ blancs...I adore this style. Full but fresh.
3.5 Stars
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Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Kentucky, Usa$45.95
Sweet vanilla oak with spice, smooth but bold.
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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