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Fairview Petite Sirah 2011, Wo Paarl
Paarl, South Africa$23.95
Inky blackness portends to the power inside this wine. I'm not normally a fan of wines this beefy, but the structure and complexity here with tons of roasted mocha and spice and subtle earthiness all supported in finely balanced acidity and a study backbone of tannins make it work remarkably well.
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Finca Villacreces Pruno 2011
Ribera Del Duero, Spain$21.95
Bright and vibrant but with an elegance and complexity that lingers. Lots of herbal and gentle spice notes here overlaying a bed of great fruit. The vibrant balance of this wine is what impresses the most. Very enjoyable.
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Yalumba Viognier 2013, Eden Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$24.95
Excellent. Boldly flavoured but incredible subtlety as the layers play out on the palate.
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Baron De Ley Gran Reserva 2001, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$29.95
Tasted Aug. 2013. Stunningly big and complex old world Rioja. Dense aromas and palate of sour cherry, cedar, tobacco, leather, herbs wild black fruit, dill, coconut etc etc etc. A wine for the imagination with beautiful balance and an endless finish.
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Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Carménere 2007, Rapel Valley
Chile$19.95
A weighty wine - dark in colour and deep in flavor. Lots of herbal and peppery notes on the nose and palate with a deep core of berry jam holding it all up. Some vanilla rounds it all out. Pleasing finish. Nice, hefty carmenere at a nice price.
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Lealtanza Reserva 2005, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$19.95
The brightness of this wine took me a bit by surprise but underneath the mouth watering acidity was a treasure trove of fruit and spice. Nice wine.
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Pirramimma Petit Verdot 2008, Mclaren Vale
South Australia, Australia$24.95
Gorgeously integrated wine here - seamless layers of berry, chocolate and eucalyptus. Silky mouthfeel with lingering and layered finish.
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Quails' Gate Merlot 2009, VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$26.95
Amazing poise in this wine. Gorgeous layered nose of raspberry and blackberry and earthy spice with a touch of vanilla. The palate is silky but with concentrated berry, herb, and spice. It's very nicely balanced with a warm, lengthy finish of fruit and spice. The tannins are a bit green but it's drinking very well. I enjoyed with venison and pork tourtière and it was synergistic match. Great to see reasonably priced Canadian wines achieving this level of sophistication.
4.0 Stars
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Emiliana Winemaker's Selection Syrah 2011, Casablanca Valley
Casablanca Valley, Chile$19.95
Big fruit and a touch sweet but nice herb driven complexity and balance. A crowd pleaser with enough poise and structure to satisfy a more critical palate.
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Domaine De La Côte De L'ange Châteauneuf Du Pape 2010, Ac
Rhône, France$37.95
Deeply aromatic and flavourful, smooth, balanced with a long finish. Satisfying.
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