Gaby Israel
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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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Domaine Sylvain Gaudron Vouvray Demi Sec 2006, Ac Vouvray
Loire, France$15.95
(89?) - I had a few demi sec Vouvray before and it was always better than what I have initially expected – fresh and rich in flavors. An excellent summer wine. I find it more suitable for summer evenings as oppose to summer afternoons, where I’d go more with the MUSCADET. But that's me...
3.5 Stars
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Calathus Malbec 2007, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Argentina$19.95
(90?) - For me that's #1 on the "must try" list from the May 29th release.
It has the right combination of fair price, great review and mid-long term cellaring. I would consider buying 3-12 bottles of this one.
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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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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Papa Luna 2007, Do Calatayud
Spain$13.55
(89?) - needs time to open up. This wine from Calatayud is so different from the wines produced in the Rioja area. This specific wine is not a typical old-world wine. Very fruity - Lots of dark fruit flavors - blackberries and blueberries folllowed by hints of cassis and a spicy finish.
I found it to be more interesting with food that just by itself.
3.0 Stars
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Yalumba Hand Picked Tgv Tempranillo/Grenache/Viognier 2006, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Australia$39.95
90?-Oct2010. This is an amazing example to demonstrate that even without power and concentration a wine can be outstanding. It's a medium body wine. Blend of Tempranillo, Grenache and Viognier. Lots of red berries (red currant, red cherries, strawberries) and a beautiful refreshing overall taste to it.
A brilliant unusual blend of grapes. Drink now. Goes very well with Turkey or chicken with herbs and garlic.
3.0 Stars
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Domaine Laougué Tradition Madiran 2006, Ac
Languedoc, France$12.95
(88+?) - Aug2010 - very surprisingly good. I've tried Tannat mainly from Uruguay (who adopted this grape similar to Argentina adopting the Malbec) and it was always no more than good.
This wine is very good. It needs time to open up (it had some initial alcohol extracts). After 30-45 min - on the nose, blackberry and plums. On the palate, plums, dry figs, cherries and hints of leather. Very good finish. Food friendly wine. Goes extremely good with rib eye steak.
An outstanding value!
3.0 Stars
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Dominio Del Plata Crios De Susana Balbo Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Mendoza
Argentina$14.95
(85?)-July 2010-A good value Cab Sauv. but I had better ones from Argenina for less than $20.
I found the wine to be too simple i.e. there are many new world cab sauv like this one out there - not enough on the nose, not enough depth and only a medium finish (sorry, can't agree on this one with Mr. Miller).
3.0 Stars
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Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$17.95
90+? Great $15 bargain. Fruit bomb! Concentrated with black fruits, blue berry, dark chololate liqueur. Spicy long finish. Give it couple of years to soften the tannins or open it an hour before serving. Buy 4-6 bottles.
3.0 Stars
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