Gabriel D
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Van Loggerenberg High Hopes Syrah/grenache 2023, Wo Swartland
Swartland, South Africa$31.95
What a stunner! Strong nose notes of unique flavours like blue fruit and herbs of some sort. Very impressive right out of the bottle. The wine on the palate is equally impressive as described by Mr. Lawrason . Too bad more of it isn't available.
4.5 Stars
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Hacienda Terra D'Uro Reserva 2011, Do Toro
Castilla y León, Spain$31.95
Excellent and pleasurable wine as described by all four experts. I have nothing to add to their descriptors. Very good QPR so we purchased quite a few bottles. Warning: If you have a Durand, use it to open this wine. Upon opening a couple of bottles with a very good two-stage cork screw, the cork split about 2/3 the length of the cork. I suppose this is because of age but very Disappointing.
4.5 Stars
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Konzelmann Syrah Barrel Aged Reserve 2022, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Not even close to the description. It is thin and quite flavourless and no perceptible nose. I purchased a case of it based on the winealign rating and we are quite disappointed. Doesn't come close to an Okanagan syrah.
4.0 Stars
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Terenzuola Di Ivan Giuliani Vigne Basse Vermentino Nero 2021, I.G.T. Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$37.00
Enjoyed this from the recent Discovery red case. What a surprise and enjoyed with homemade pizza; a perfect match. Lovely aromatics and crunchy and light on the palate; really enjoyable! Would buy more if it was easily attainable.
4.0 Stars
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Castello Di Ama Ama Chianti Classico Docg 2021, Gaiole
Tuscany, Italy$45.95
Thankfully this one was purchased on sale. I wish I understood the rating and description of this wine. Its completely lackluster with thin fruit and strong acids.
4.0 Stars
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Herdade Do Menir Couteiro Mor Grande Escolha 2015, D.O.C. Alentejo
Alentejo, Portugal$45.34
Very rich and luscious wine, but very heavy with wood flavours which bury the fruit. Wood is far too dominant for my palate. If you enjoy big wines with all those barrel flavours, then this is a wine for you. No finesse in this wine.
4.0 Stars
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Dido La Universal Montsant 2019, D.O. Montsant
Catalonia, Spain$36.30
Fine wine; very enjoyable. However, the ridiculous wax covering over the cork is a huge pain to remove. Very poor design.
4.0 Stars
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J.l. Chave Crozes-hermitage Rouge Silène 2014
Rhône, France$31.00
SUPERB Rhone exactly as described by Mr Lawrason. An absolute delight with a wonderfully smokey, meaty nose and a lovely herbal palate on the lighter side but still delectable with great complexity.
4.0 Stars
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Bachelder Willms Gamay Noir Niagara Cru 55% Whole Cluster 2022, VQA Four Mile Creek
Ontario, Canada$27.00
As described by the experts. The sour edge was distinct and not necessarily appreciated but a worthy competitor for the more expensive Stéphane Aviron Vieilles Vignes Morgon Côte Du Py 2022. The Aviron is excellent.
4.0 Stars
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Il Molino Di Grace Riserva Chianti Classico 2009, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$24.95
Rather furry on the palate and watch out for the sediment
4.0 Stars
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