Gabriel D
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Tawse Growers Blend Pinot Noir 2016, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$25.95
Thin, green, bitter, unpleasant wine
3.5 Stars
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Vadio Tinto 2012, Doc Barraida
Bairrada, Portugal$19.25
Was expecting so much based on the expert reviews and was somewhat disappointed. At times over the ring the Vadio was distinctly soupy and raisined. For the money, I would avoid it.
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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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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Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Shiraz 2018, Clare Valley
South Australia, Australia$18.75
Not a fan of this one. For my palate, too much chocolate and vanilla and not enough fruit. For the price, Folklore Shiraz is a better buy with a more vibrant flavour profile.
3.5 Stars
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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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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
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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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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Viña Casablanca Itera Seaside Journey 2021, Sustainable, Chile
Chile$18.25
Couldn't agree more with Mr. Lawrason on this wine. What a surprise and a delight. It is light with all of the typicity one would expect from a Pinot Noir - juicy and vibrant with lots of fruit on the palate. Great for those meals that require a Pinot and at this price, you can't loose.
3.5 Stars
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