Richard Coxford
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Tenuta La Meridiana Vitis Barbera D'asti 2007, Doc
Piedmont, Italy$9.95
Tasted August 2011. Nice light wine with distinctive tart cherry notes. Very tasty and excellent value for a bottle under $10.
2.5 Stars
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Ironstone Old Vine Zinfandel 2009, Lodi
California, Usa$17.95
Tasted July 2012. A very straightforward Zin with nothing that really stood out, but went nicely with the BBQ.
2.5 Stars
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Ravenswood Vintners Blend Zinfandel 2009, California
California, Usa$17.95
Tasted Nov. 2011. A fairly simple straight forward Zin and a far cry from previous vintages I had enjoyed. flavours resemble a raspberry & plum fruitiness infused with a heavily steeped spiced black tea.
2.5 Stars
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Joseph Cattin Pinot Noir 2009, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France$14.95
Tasted Dec 2011. A decent old world pinot noir with light tart berry flavours supported by slightly musty earth notes. Very reasonable pinot for the price.
2.5 Stars
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Quails' Gate Pinot Noir 2008, VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$26.95
Tasted Feb 2012. One of the darker Pinot Noirs I've has with musky almost smoky nose overpowering the red berry notes. Tasted of sea salted sour cherries with a touch of spiciness and gripping astringency. Kept flipping between whether or not I like it.
2.5 Stars
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Zolo Torrontés 2010, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$14.95
Tasted Nov. 2012. Perhaps got to it a touch past its peek, but while still very floral on the nose, found to be very basic citrus and white fruit on the palate, and that was almost overshadowed by the alcohol's heat. Not my favourite white, but the back half of the bottle made for a great white sangria!
2.5 Stars
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Tierra Alta Reserva Carmenère 2007, Maule Valley
Chile$13.95
Tasted Oct. 2012. Actually took it back country camping (in a non-glass container) where the temperature dropped to about 10-12C the night we drank it. Despite be a bit restrained, still came through with deep and juicy dark fruits and sweet earth notes backed by firm tannins. Definitely was a huge hit to have over the standard camping box wine fare.
2.5 Stars
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Sitios De Bodega Menade Verdejo 2010, Do Rueda
Rueda, Spain$14.00
Tasted Jan 2012. A very clean fresh white with light tart notes and a nice grassy sweet finish. Not quite as acidic as some sauvignon blancs I have, but somewhat similar in style. Very refreshing and went nicely with the fish we had for supper.
2.5 Stars
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Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel 2009, Lodi
California, Usa$19.95
Tasted Sept 2012 and Jan 2013. A very fruit forward Zin with solid tannins and a touch of spice. Great for grilled meats in the dead of winter when you are up to your knee in snow brushing off the BBQ wishing you were in California.
2.5 Stars
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Cortes De Cima Chaminé 2010, Vinho Regional Alentejano
Alentejo, Portugal$15.95
Tasted Jan 2012. Had recently while dining out with a friend (I had skate with vegetables and friend had braised lamb) and found to be a very pleasant wine with fresh small berry flavours and a nice light touch of vanilla licorice. Neither weak nor overbearing, with a nice hint of sweetness.
A very solid all around easy to drink wine that satisfies with a casual dinner.
2.5 Stars
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