Gabriel D
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Tormaresca Trentangeli 2012, Doc Castel Del Monte
Puglia, Italy$19.95
This is definitely not for everyone (McManus lovers stay away), but if you give this wine some time it is a delectable taste experience. The fruit along with its dry character is so appealing. This wine is definitely worthy of a multiple purchase.
3.5 Stars
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Santa Carolina Specialties Dry Farming Carignan 2012, Cauquenes Valley
Maule Valley, Chile$18.95
Excellent value wine; packs great flavours into its price category. Great nose and flavours that can evolve over time
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Des Terrisses Grande Tradition Gaillac 2012, Ac
Southwest, France$14.25
We were keen to try this one based on the reviews. Interesting flavour profile and initially very enjoyable; however, "the green turpy note" became predominant and ruined the experience. Too bad. Can't recommend this one.
3.5 Stars
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Pinyolet Garnacha 2013, Do Montsant
Catalonia, Spain$13.75
Bizarre flavour profile and not for every palate. Very strong sour cherry flavour as described by DL, but its over the top and not enjoyable with food. Strong liquorice flavour as well.
3.5 Stars
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Château D'or Et De Gueules Les Cimels 2013, Ac Costières De Nîmes
Rhône, France$15.95
This is a bigger than expected wine. Its a bit rough being tart and edgy but really, for $16, a steal. I am surprised that our experts didn't give it a higher score. Maybe they are afraid that its a little to rough for the typical Canadian palate.
3.0 Stars
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Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha 2015, Do Campo De Borja
Spain$19.95
Great complexity, lots of liquorice, smoke is present and strong tannins. For me this a Big wine with some bitterness. I would be interested in DL's opinion on this one as the last vintage was described as having been "doctored".
3.0 Stars
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Pan Riserva Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2010, Dop
Abruzzo, Italy$19.95
I should have waited for all of the pros to weigh in on this one. Oak, oak and more oak on the nose and palate. Green, resinous but thankfully some tannins to subvert the oak. A short finish and difficult to perceive fruit. As badly overpriced as it is over-oaked.
3.0 Stars
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Avondale Jonty's Ducks Pekin Red 2011, Wo Paarl
Paarl, South Africa$16.95
Gentlemen, thank you for pointing us in the right direction. Excellent value. Quite rewarding; it's definitely zesty and the chocolate is there. Who could ask for more, these days at the LCBO, in a $15 wine.
3.0 Stars
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Domaine Bousquet Reserve Malbec 2012, Tupungato Valley, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$18.95
Can't agree with the experts on this one. I found it soupy, raisined and lacking complexity. It was much better when cooled below 18C, but still wouldn't recommend it.
3.0 Stars
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Château De Gourgazaud Cuvée Mathilde Minervois 2011, Ac
Languedoc, France$14.95
Heaps of flavour here; the fruit is wonderful, nice tannins and a terrific buy overall. Definitely worth keeping a few of these around if you're fan of this rustic old world flavour profile.
3.0 Stars
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