Barbara D. Ritchie
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Truchard Chardonnay 2008, Carneros, Napa Valley
California, Usa$32.95
Creamy texture from stirring on the lees, with smoke, cedar, vanilla and ginger undertones. Pineapple, poached pear and apple flavours, accented with cinnamon in the long finish.
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Fillaboa Albariño 2009, Do Rías Baixas
Spain$12.95
Albarino originated in and is the flagship varietal of the Rias Baixas region in the Galicia region of northwest Spain. Thick skinned, this wine has bracing acidity, with a strong underlying minerality. Light gold in colour, it has a floral nose with forward lemon and white grapefruit flavours.
3.0 Stars
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Kim Crawford Unoaked Chardonnay 2009, Marlborough, South Island
New Zealand$19.95
This crisp up front wine finishes with a richly textured style. Appealing flavours of pear, peach, lemon and citrus, with spice accents, come through in this light bodied wine of moderate length.
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Fleur De California Pinot Noir 2008, Carneros
California, Usa$19.95
Not overly complex, but good fruit and supple tannins. A good choice for entertaining. Candied cherry and plum flavours, with spice and caramel notes.
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Norton Privada 2007, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$24.95
This Argentian winery was purchased by Austrian businessman Gernot Langes-Swarovski (of the famed crystal house) in 1989. Privada is a blend of 40% Malbec, 30% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. A jammy Bordeaux style wine, it shows great depth of cassis, black currant and chocolate flavours, with cedar and spice.
3.0 Stars
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Two Oceans Shiraz 2009
South Africa$9.95
Very approachable. Juicy ripe flavours of blackberry, blueberry and raspberry with gentle tannins and chocolate undertones. An excellent choice that will please both your guests and your pocketbook. Keep a bottle on hand for your impromptu summer entertaining.
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Fielding Estate Unoaked Chardonnay 2008, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$14.95
Since opening their doors in 2005, this family owned winery has gained numerous awards under the skillful hand of winemaker Richie Roberts. Showing a wide spectrum of varietal characters, including apple blossoms, juicy Bosc pear, ripe green apple, and peach, it is made in a crisp, refreshing style. The distinct terroir of the Beamsville Bench comes through in the underlying flinty, earthy tones.
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Bellingham Dragon's Lair 2006, Wo Coastal Region
South Africa$16.90
This opaque blend of Shiraz (84%), Mourvedre (11%) and Viognier (5%) is high in alcohol (15%), giving it a warm finish. It has jammy notes, with accents of mocha, cedar and freshly cracked pepper (from the Mourvedre) and faint bandaid notes.
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Grove Street Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Sonoma County
California, Usa$19.95
Opaque and dense, it is bursting with ripe cassis, raspberry, plum and blueberry aromas and flavours. Spicy oak, cinnamon and vanilla add to its layers. The typical hot finish of wines with a high alcohol level (this one has 15.4%) does not come through in the palate, but it still shows as somewhat on the heavy, jammy side
3.0 Stars
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Tawse Sketches Of Niagara Rosé 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$15.95
Moray Tawse is a strong believer in eco-friendly, energy efficient winery operations at his Niagara escarpment winery. Rose ruby coloured, this wine is a blend of five red varietals (Gamay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot). Its fresh acidity and zippy flavours of rhubarb, strawberry, white cherries and a streak of cranberry make it a perfect food wine for seafood appetizers, cold cuts, and pasta salads.
3.0 Stars
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