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Brancaia Tre 2007, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$23.95
Not much going on at all. Thin and sharp, weak in quality. Just nothing to get excited about. Opened with friends to impress them...what a let down. Was JS smoking cigars when he selected this for WS top 10? disappointed with this wine.
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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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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Carpineto Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Riserva 2008, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$29.95
Cherry, pipe tobacco, woodsmoke, structured with grippy tannins. There's a little citrus that shows up as well. I don't love this wine, however it's definitely nice.
3.5 Stars
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Avondale Jonty's Ducks Pekin White 2015, Wo Paarl
Paarl, South Africa$16.95
Pungent nose...offering ripe peaches and pears with a fresh dose of sea salt air. The palate starts with a kiss of sweetness but quickly transitions back to a fresh ocean saltiness. I'm salivating for oysters...what a perfect little seafood gem.
3.5 Stars
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Château De Fonbel 2009, Ac Saint Emilion
Bordeaux, France$37.85
On the nose, what's not to like. It bursts with fruity berries, earth, herbs, leather and cedar with hints of vanilla. The palate however is light weight and flavours, although authentic, are muted on the palate (lots of coco & cherry in my opinion). It's a structured wine with ultra fine tannins (you'll know when you sip it). It finishes nice and dry but a bit short. A very good wine.
3.5 Stars
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Montecillo Rioja Gran Reserva 2001, Doca
Spain$31.95
Personally, I don't find a huge difference from the Reserva (on a good vintage year). I love the classic Rioja qualities of Montecillo...Spiced cherries, barn yard, herbs, cedar and smoke.
3.5 Stars
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Mont Tauch Le Tauch Fitou 2010
Languedoc, France$19.95
I really enjoyed the suave texture of this Syrah/Carignan/Grenache blend. Balance and structure hold up throughout. The flavours need more time to develop, as it's little shy on fruit at the moment. But superb quality for the price.
3.5 Stars
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Castello Di Gabbiano Chianti Classico Riserva 2009
Tuscany, Italy$22.95
Gabbiano...say it with me"Gabbiano" if only my name sounded that suave. Anyway, i love the bouquet on this classic rustic Tuscan Chianti. I love the pipe tobacco, tar dripping resin, smokey cherries, vanilla oak, herbs and sweet spices. Fans of Rioja will rejoice. The palate is gritty and dry. Use a sifter to avoid the chunky tannins from ending up in your glass. Medium bodied, balanced and manly. Good stuff!
3.5 Stars
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Señorío De P. Peciña Crianza 2011, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$21.95
Classic Rioja, but with a velvety smoothness. Spicy cherries, tobacco, smoke with hints of earthy barnyard. For a Crianza, this is incredibly impressive. Highly Highly recommended.
3.5 Stars
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