Gaby Israel
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Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Maipo Valley
Chile$17.95
(90?) - June 2010 - An outstanding Cab Sauv for $20. Very Bordeaux-left bank-like wine. A very dark inky color. On the palate full body with flavors of blueberry, cassis and hints of smoked gamey meat. nice low acitity. Long and gentle sweet finish. I think it can lay down for a few more years.
3.5 Stars
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Muga Reserva 2004, Doca Rioja
Spain$23.95
88-89? Apr 2011. Consistent. Traditional Rioja. An lay down 2-3 years. Red currant. Earthy. Mushrooms. Hints of oak an leather. Pleasant wine. There are more sophisticated Rioja Reserva at the $20-$25 price range.
3.5 Stars
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I Castei Campo Casalin Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2005
Veneto, Italy$48.95
91-93 ; Apr 2011 ; Amarone at it's best!
iCastei is one of the reason I love Amarone. It's full body, concentrated flavors of dry figs, raisins, prunes, spices, well balanced oak and a long finish that just doesn't let go!
It can lay down for 3-5 years, but why wait.
3.5 Stars
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Les Hauts Du Castellas Vacqueyras 2007, Ac
Rhône, France$14.75
90?-Sep 2010-Another great 2007 example from this small region. Outstanding value. On the nose-flowers; violets and jasmin with hints of oak. on the palate, medium-full body with black berries and sweet pleasant finish. buy for now and for the next few years. Goes very well with veal or steak.
3.5 Stars
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Muga Reserva 2005, Doca Rioja
Spain$23.95
(89?) - Muga Reserva seems like a safe-bet-Rioja. The first one I've ever tried was from 1991.
5/2010: Medium to full body typical Rioja style. on the palate, blackberries, red currant and hints of cedar. With noticable tannins and earthy flavors.
I believe it can sit for a couple of years more or if you're impatient (like me), decant it for 30-45 min.
Went extremely well with pork tenderloin mixed with yellow and red pepper in a Thai spicy sauce.
3.5 Stars
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Laura Hartwig Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Colchagua Valley
Chile$17.95
I tried their Gran Reserva back in 1998 and fell in love. What a great value for such a nice day-to-day Cab Sauv. Expect lots of dark fruit flavors in a glass. It usually has dusty tannins and it complements any good meat on the grill. Buy a case or two!
3.5 Stars
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Pierre Amadieu Romane Machotte Gigondas 2007, Ac
Rhône, France$24.95
90?- Clean-crisp. silky. full-body. smokie. prunes. dark chocolate. long pleasant finish. rA beautiful epresentation of the region.
3.5 Stars
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Torres Gran Sangre De Toro Reserva 2005, Do Catalunya
Spain$15.95
(85?) - Aug 2010. Good value Spanish blend wine. Was expecting a bit more. I like their Cab Sauv better.
3.5 Stars
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Chateau Des Charmes Equuleus 2007, VQA, St. David's Bench
Ontario, Canada$30.00
90? - March2011-very Bordeax left bank. The cab franc adds its charm to this blendwith the bell pepper hints and shaved pencil aromas. Well balanced. Opened up after about 2 hours in the decanter. I'd give it 1-2 years more before i try the next bottle and I believe it could sit for another 5-8 years. Perfectly matched with BBQ fillet mignon and portabello mushroom.
3.5 Stars
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Clos La Coutale Cahors 2007, Ac
Southwest, France$13.95
(90?)-Aug 2010. Amazing value for an outstanding wine.
I tried this wine because I wanted to see how good Malbec based wine (80% Malbec, 20% Merlot) from the Southwest part of France will be compare to the Argentinian one. So to be fair, France is the origin of this grape - over the years the French decided to use less of it - it used to be part of the 5 Bordeaux grpaes blend (some may still use small quantities).
Full of flavors, beautifully concentrated yet elegant. smooth and round with a bit of dusty tannins. Lots of dark fruit and cocoa powder.
Enjoy with a good juicy steak.
3.5 Stars
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