Gaby Israel
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Michel Gassier Les Piliers Syrah 2007, Ac Costières De Nîmes
Rhône, France$18.95
(90?)-Aug2010-outstanding value. What a great Syrah. Sophisticated for $15. everything about this wine is black in flavors - black cherries, black currants/cassis, black pepper. Hints of spices on the nice long finish.
Great with and without food.
3.0 Stars
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Torrevento Vigna Pedale Riserva 2006, Doc Castel Del Monte
Puglia, Italy$20.95
88? May 2011-much tastier the second day. On the nose red currant, hints of fuji apples (interesting for red wine).herbs. spices.licorice on the finish. medium body. very food friendly. goes very nicely with chicken breast in tomato sauce
3.0 Stars
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Catena Chardonnay 2008, Mendoza
Argentina$18.95
The consistency in quality that I’ve always got from this producer promises a rewarding experience.
From the so many ~$20 Chardonnays in this release, that's the one to buy.
3.0 Stars
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Mustiguillo Mestis 2008, Vino De La Tierra El Terrerazo, Valencia
Spain$15.95
85-88;May 2011-nice yet not amazing.prunes. dark fruits.can be soften in 1-2 years. Dusty tannins.herbs. Mediterranean spices. mid-palate focused. A bit thin on the finish. Food friendly.
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Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Maipo Valley, Ex Zavala
Chile$17.95
(89?) - Great value. On the nose and palate "overdoze" of cassis. Flavors of blackberries and blueberries with a nice round spicy finish.
Their black label has this additional "oumph" that take the wine to a higher level.
Excellent for day-to-day.
3.0 Stars
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Lar De Paula Reserva 2004, Doca Rioja
Spain$21.95
88-90? June2011- great value. On the nose mushrooms, oak and earth. On the palate medium+ body, well balanced, earthy, berries, dusty tannins (needs time), beautiful finish. A traditional mixed with a new-world touch Rioja. LOVE IT!
3.0 Stars
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Casa Gualda Plus Ultra 2006, Do Ribera Del Júcar
Spain$13.95
89+?-Apr 2011-beautifully balanced. Silky.dry plums.blackberries.licoquiish. Outstanding $14 wine. It's age worthy.it might exceed it's price-to-value ratio with 3 to 4 years of cellaring.
3.0 Stars
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Rocca Delle Macìe Chianti Riserva 2006, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$15.95
(90?) - July 2010- outstanding value.
This is a great example of a QPR wine. On the nose, caremelized oak, wet leaves. On the palate it's a nice medium-full body wine with dry berries notes, balanced acidity and a beautiful finish. Buy a case.
3.0 Stars
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Tulip Winery Just Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Upper Galilee
Israel, World$26.95
90?-Apr 2011-old world meets new world. Beautiful Cab Sauv. Silky with generous amount of berries. Very balanced-everything is in it's place there. Excellent QPR. Competitive to other Cab at this price range. I hope this wine will open the LCBO doors to Tulip's Reserve series. Their Syrah Reserve is outstanding!
3.0 Stars
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Viña Chocalán Syrah Reserva 2007, Maipo Valley
Chile$14.95
90?-Sep2010-if you're into "jammy-in-your-face-dark-berries" wine, this is the wine for you.
So much concentration in flavors. Full body, with blackberries, cassis, dark chocolate, vanilla and smooth long peppery finish.
What a treat for $15!
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