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J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay 2010, Arroyo Seco
California, Usa$19.95
There are certainly much finer examples of Chardonnay for the price, but this is still a very drinkable wine. It's in a sweet and creamy style with obvious emphasis of oak. Overall though, the wine is reasonably well structured, tasty, and a nice crowdpleasing sipper.
2.5 Stars
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Delas Frères Saint Esprit Côtes Du Rhône Rosé 2011, Ac
Rhône, France$14.95
Ripe tree fruit on the nose with a dry, simple and crisp palate of tart strawberry and cranberry.
2.5 Stars
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Mezzomondo Negroamaro 2011, Salento, Puglia
Puglia, Italy$8.95
I figure a wine that sells for $9 (!) but manages to get the kinds of reviews posted above is worthy of examination. I'm glad I checked it out! What this wine may lack in depth and complexity, it makes up for in balance and sheer deliciousness. Pleasant aromas of red cherry and sour berries intermingle with subtle herbal / scorched earth notes. The palate is strawberry/raspberry/cherry driven with quite decent if one-dimensional mid-palate concentration. More than anything, it has a very nice mouthfeel - smooth, balanced, juicy, with fine-grained tannins and a medium length finish. Chill is a must (30 mins in fridge).
2.5 Stars
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Las Moras Black Label Bonarda 2010, San Juan
San Juan, Argentina$15.95
inky dense in colour and flavour. Intense dark and slightly sweet fruit and some spice on decently structured base. acidity is nice, tannins gritty and there is some heat and bitterness on the finish. very drinkable and would probably do nice against a grilled steak.
2.5 Stars
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Newman's Own Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, California
California, Usa$17.95
I met Paul Newman at a small environmental gathering in NYC not too long before he died. He was indeed an impressive man an I admired what he was doing with his foundation. So when I saw this on the shelf I thought I should at least give it a try - to honour his good heart. To my surprise, the wine is a well made, approachable red. It's soft in the mouth with easy but not overly sweet red fruit and berry and a mellow touch of spice on the finish. Not too much complexity but a joy to quaff. Cheers to Paul!
2.5 Stars
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Ironstone Obsession Symphony 2009
California, Usa$9.95
Hard to score this wine since as JS notes, it's not a "serious" wine, but it sure is delicious. Very aromatic, muscat themed wine with nice acidity to offset the sweet tropical and melon flavours. Don't think, just drink and enjoy.
2.5 Stars
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Napa Cellars Zinfandel 2008, Napa Valley
California, Usa$24.95
Drinking this in 2013 and the fruit has toned down a bit to give way to a more balanced while still relatively intense profile of dark fruit, mocha and smokey spice. The finish is quite dense and persistent but tinged with a bit of heat from the almost 15% alcohol. Very drinkable though not necessarily a tremendous value.
2.5 Stars
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Santa Julia Magna 2011, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$14.95
Nice value blend. Good core of fruit with some charred notes and a bit of pepper. Not a ton of complexity and the structure is soft, but easy drinking.
2.5 Stars
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La Posta Pizzella Family Vineyard Malbec 2011, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$15.95
As Malbecs go, this isn't top tier for sure but it's perfectly drinkable with a decent core of fruit and reasonable structure and balance. A decent pizza party wine.
2.5 Stars
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Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley
California, Usa$39.95
Largely agree with DL's assessment. This lacks a fair bit of refinements and - certainly - for the price you can do much better, even for a Napa cab. Still very drinkable.
2.5 Stars
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