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Achaval Ferrer Malbec 2011, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$25.95
The nose is seductive - perfume like offering fresh cherries, violets and rose petals, herbal cough syrup, mint, cherry-chocolates and more. Very seductive. The palate is smooth and creamy with super fine tannins. It has a long herbal induced finish. Punches way above the price!
4.0 Stars
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Fowles Wine The Exception Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Strathbogie Ranges
Victoria, Australia$20.75
Stellar wine! Offers a nice balance between classic cab characteristics and new world fruit & oak. Cool Climate provides herbs and leafy tobacco notes to complement the cherry, blackcurrent, cedar and creamy vanilla oak flavours. Great from start to finish! On sale for $20 so Highly Recommended!!!
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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Dei Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$27.95
Classic Vino Nobile...like a baby Brunello. Super fine tannins and subtle complexities. Classy stuff.
4.0 Stars
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Borgogno Langhe Freisa 2012, Doc
Piedmont, Italy$21.95
This is a charming little wine. I love the old school label. It's charming because it's light bodied but packs incredible structure and finesse. There's hints of sweet cherries, herbs and tobacco. I loved the grippy fresh finish!
3.5 Stars
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Malivoire Albert's Honour Old Vines Foch 2010, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Great nose - woodsy caramel notes, blubbery pie, and smoky campfire. The palate is packed with flavour with a silky smooth texture. This is on par with HOP's Baco Reserve...Hybrids really seem to work well in Ontario's climate.
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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Maison Roche De Bellene Savigny Les Beaune Vieilles Vignes 2010, Ac
Burgundy, France$22.95
Clean, structured and balanced with just enough cherry infused mushroom flavours. Violets, red rose petals, red liquorice and game notes. It’s delicate, graceful and authentically burgundian. Great Value!
3.5 Stars
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Muruve Crianza 2010
Castilla y León, Spain$17.95
Too strong, astringent and dry. The oak and fruit are nice but not very balanced...okay sorry starting to sound like a snobby douch...nice wine with smoky vanilla berries...just not WOW fantastico, if ya know what I mean.
3.5 Stars
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Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$16.95
As Gary Vee says "Oak Monster" Australian makeup fruit bomb - meets herbaceous inspired Rioja. Not a serious wine but a definite pleasure seeker. Love'n this bombastic lip stick wine!
3.5 Stars
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