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Emiliana Novas Petit Verdot 2011, Colchagua Valley

Petit Verdot is not often done in such a restrained and approachable style.

A clean, balanced wine with floral notes, rich fruit and nice tannis, with above average length with nicely integrated oak.

I wouldn't think this would benefit much from cellaring, but will likely hold over a few years.

Excellent value.

Tasted September 2013.

Trapiche Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2010, Mendoza

A full-bodied wine lot of dark fruit and earth notes, with big tannic structure and a hint of oak and smoke. Slightly sweetness with medium finish.

Tasted April, 2012.

Concha Y Toro Terrunyo Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Pirque Vineyard

Above average complexity, with mouth watering tannins, strong backbone, a smooth, creamy finish and outstanding length.

Tasted Nov. 2014.

San Felice Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva 2009

Coto De Imaz Reserva 2005, Doca Rioja

Marc Brédif Vouvray 2011, Ac

Clean, smooth and tasty. Not a lot of complexity, but a well made wine that is an excellent sipper or pair with food.

Tasted October 2013.

Le Secret Des Capitelles Saint Chinian 2007, Ac

Wonderfully balanced. Great value.

Château Lyonnat Emotion 2006, Ac Lussac Saint émilion

A value-buy Merlot-based Bodeaux. Medium body that is oaky, tannic and dustry, with notes of dried flowers and moderate dark fruit on the palate with a medium to long finish. It is deserving of an hour in the decanter or better yet, a little more time in the bottle to soften it still.

Tasted October 2013.

Château Prieure Canteloup 2009, Ac Côtes De Bordeaux

Zenato Rosso 2009, Igt Veneto

An affordable, enjoyable wine that is true to the region. Zenato doesn't mail this one in, showing the fine wine-making expertise that they bring to their more expensive products.

A solid, well focused wine in a price category where we expect more disjointed wines.

A good everyday value.

Tasted May 2014.