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K W V Cathedral Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Western Cape
South Africa$15.95
I've always enjoyed the leathery and smokey character of Cathedral Cellar cabs. The 2008 is a step up in terms of sophistication, adding a sharp acidic backbone that provides an elegant frame for deep berry and tobacco notes. The high acid makes it a nice paring for rich foods like steak, as others have noted. An amazing value.
3.5 Stars
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Chehalem 3 Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa$23.75
Disappointing. While there was some pleasant spice and structure to this wine, overall I found it extremely thin and uninteresting.
3.5 Stars
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Tawse Sketches Of Niagara Chardonnay 2009, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$19.95
The balance and complexity are great at this price. The oak is obvious but not overwhelming and indeed nicely integrated with the minerality and fruit. Was a fantastic accompaniment to my first summer BBQ of the season.
3.5 Stars
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Luigi Bosca Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Maipú, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$15.25
Nice concentration and balance. Good vale.
3.5 Stars
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Señorío De P. Peciña Reserva 2001, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$29.95
It's gorgeously nuanced - creamy dried fruit interplaying with menthol, tobacco, and vanilla. These layers continue to linger in the mouth for what seems likes hours. Bold yet subtle. It's gorgeous.
3.5 Stars
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Argiolas Costera 2009, Doc Cannonau Di Sardegna
Sardinia, Italy$17.95
Tasted March 2014. Lovely rich wine here - loads of ripe fruit with some nice earthy, savoury herbal complexity. The tannins are still very much there but held somewhat in check by juicy acidity. I don't get a lot of the medicinal elements others have noted. Finish is medium. the fruit makes this a very quaffable wine.
3.5 Stars
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Malivoire Chardonnay 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Soft, supple and flavorful. Aromas of ripe apple and pear with a hint of citrus and creamy nuttiness. Apricot and peach notes enter on the palate with an elegantly integrated seam of oak. Medium body and finish. Very elegant.
3.5 Stars
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Duckhorn Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley
California, Usa$35.95
Plush and silky with great fruit and a bit of peppery spice. As other have noted, the structure and complexity is lacking for this price point but it's a highly enjoyable sipper.
3.5 Stars
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Decero Remolinos Vineyard Malbec 2008, Agrelo, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$22.95
Blackberry, blueberry with hints of vanilla and cedar on the nose. The palate is smooth with an air of sophistication - nicely integrated fruit and spice with a earthy herbal note that hits with a burst on the finish. The flavours, while very pleasing, seem too short. Overall a nice wine, just shy of a great wine.
3.5 Stars
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Achaval Ferrer Malbec 2010, Mendoza
Argentina$25.95
Deep, concentrated fruit and that characteristic floral signature that I've come to associate with the better Argentinian malbecs. As I think JS is indicating above, this wine is like a gentle giant, huge flavour but rounded, complex and deceptively delicate. The floral component puts many of my wine drinking companions off (an acquired taste perhaps) but all will agree this is a well made, conversation worthy wine.
3.5 Stars
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