Gaby Israel
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Domaine Puig Parahy Georges 2007, Ac Côtes De Roussillon
Languedoc, France$17.95
(88?) - A very good value for a food friendly wine. On its own, taste like many similar entry-level wines from the area. It's a medium body wine. Very clean and pleasant, but doesn't leave any special impression. Nice flavors of berries and herbs. The finish is relatively short.
I had it with barbequed chicken with smoky paprika, provence herbs and virgin olive oil as well as with snapper fillet with pesto and mayo sauce and it was great with both meals.
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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Fattoria Di Basciano Chianti Rufina Riserva 2006, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$17.95
90+(?)-needs more time. beautiful texture. silky. meaty. riped black fruits. prunes. dusty tannins. long finish.
excellent by itself but great with roasted beef.
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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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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Medalla Real Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2008, Leyda Valley
Casablanca Valley, Chile$17.95
90?-new world style Chardonnay. Creamy pineapple and spices. Balanced acidity. Lovely. Excellent value. Went very well with pan seared scallops dressed with garlic, salt, pepper and organic sesame seeds
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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Château Reignac 2008, Ac
Bordeaux, France$24.95
92? - what a surprise! didn't expect that depth and concentration with prunes, dark berries and hints of spices. Buy 3-6 bottles if you find any at the LCBO.
pairs excellent with pasta and pan stirred fillet mignon and chicken thighs in tomato sauce with caramelized onions
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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Viña Peralillo Arenal Carmenere 2009, Colchagua Valley
Chile$14.95
88?-May 2011-lots of fruits here. Blue berry, cassis, spices and hint of mint.well balanced. Medium-body. Day-to-day ready to drink wine. Medium finish. A very good value. Goes well with chicken thighs and smoked paprika.
3.5 Stars
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