Gabriel D
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Falernia Titon Vineyard Syrah Reserva 2017, Elqui Valley
Elquí Valley, Chile$22.95
Wooly is an understatement and the nose is very funky but it really delivers a unique wine experience; must enjoy with food; something grilled.
4.0 Stars
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Santa Carolina Specialties Dry Farming Carignan 2010, Cauquenes Valley
Chile$18.95
Love it! A bit challenging on the palate due to its truly rustic flavour profile but so much fun. Lots of sour fruit as described by Mr. Lawrason, which for me, is delectable! Excellent buy and will definitely train & educate your palate.
3.5 Stars
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Château Beauséjour Hostens 2010, Ac Haut Médoc
Bordeaux, France$22.95
Wishing for fruit and not finding it. Certainly savoury and the oak is there, overall I like it but won't buy another.
3.5 Stars
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Ontañón Crianza 2010, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$16.95
I found this wine, initially, far too "woody". The oak is heavy and predominates, but after ~30 mins., it was much more appealing as the oak subsided.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Les Grands Bois Cuvée Maximilien Côtes Du Rhône Villages Cairanne 2012, Unfiltered, Ac
Rhône, France$22.95
Wonderful nose with clear "leery notes'. Love the fine tannins and highly flavourful on the palate. On the whole, a very interesting wine and flavour profile. Definitely worth more than one in the cellar!
3.5 Stars
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Mayschoss 140 Jahre Jubiläumswein Trocken Pinot Noir 2013, Qualitätswein, Ahr
Germany$21.95
Thanks for the recommendation winealign. For the price was a surprise from a german Pinot. Succulent and a bit sour but wonderfully flavourful with good fruit and something unique in the flavour profile; possibly the umami that Mr. Szabo refers to or the ripeness described by Mr. Godel. An interesting wine and great value!
3.5 Stars
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Le Vieux Pin Syrah Cuvée Violette 2013, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$29.90
Just returned from a visit and tasting at the Le Vieux Pin and couldn't agree more with J. Szabo. The Violette is a light syrah with a lovely nose and light tannins. So enjoyable that I had some shipped back to ON. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the Okanagon. Also try Church & State, Stoneboat and Fairview, Wild Goose, too.
3.5 Stars
Alejandro Fernández Dehesa La Granja 2008, Vino De La Tierra De Castilla Y León
Spain$21.95
Wonderful surprise in this wine. Just the right degree of sandalwood flavour, good fruit; very enjoyable. No Brett in this wine unlike the San pio ripasso which shouldn't be on the LCBO shelf
3.5 Stars
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Tessellae Carignan Vieilles Vignes 2014, Côtes Catalanes
Languedoc, France$18.95
This an excellent wine for the price! JS is right on but I am biased being a great fan of Rhone wines. Tessellae, slightly chilled, is a delight!
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Tournon Mathilda Shiraz 2013, Victoria
Victoria, Australia$13.25
This is a superb wine and excellent value. When compared to Bila Haut & Cave de Roquebrun, both very good buys, I would go for the Tournon because of the superior fruit forward finish. Decanting does help.
3.5 Stars
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