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Luigi Righetti Campolieti Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2010, Doc
Veneto, Italy$17.95
Concur with DL, a restrained ripasso on floral/gentler side. Restrained and elegant with a medium dry smooth finish. Rather good value.
Tasted April 2013.
3.5 Stars
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Matchbook Tinto Rey 2007, California
California, Usa$21.95
An excellent blend of dark fruit, cocoa, and meaty notes. Nicely integrated spice and wood with good length. Slightly underdeveloped at the moment and could use another few years in the cellar.
Great value.
Tasted May 2013.
3.5 Stars
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Tessellae Carignan Vieilles Vignes 2011, Igp Côtes Catalanes
Southwest, France$17.95
A rather polished offering for the price that makes it a real crowd pleaser. However, it's still evocative of southern France. Full to medium-bodied with lots of dark fruit, spice, and earth-driven notes. The long, clean finish makes this value buy stand out for me.
Tasted Sept. 2013.
3.5 Stars
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Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Carmenère 2010, Rapel Valley
Rapel Valley, Chile$18.95
3.5 Stars
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Viña Casablanca El Bosque Carmenère 2010, Winemaker's Choice, Rapel Valley
Rapel Valley, Chile$15.95
A restrained, easy-drinking offering of Carmenere. A great blend of earthiness, stewed black fruit and spice. Savoury with mild dark chocolate and tannins and acids in check that lead to a smooth finish. I appreciated that there wasn't too much in the way of oak or espresso/coffee that can dominate, or ruin, Carmenere.
Drink now.
Tasted December 2013.
3.5 Stars
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Cono Sur Bicicleta Viognier 2013
Colchagua Valley, Chile$9.95
Plenty of exotic tropical fruit and perfumey with mild acids. The finish is smooth and creamy.
Can't believe the price.
Tasted Nov. 2013.
3.5 Stars
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Finca Flichman Expresiones Reserve Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$15.95
3.5 Stars
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Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Syrah/Mourvèdre 2012, Colchagua Valley
Cachapoal Valley, Chile$15.95
Another great value from Novas, so no surprise here. Chocolate and white pepper dominate the palate. Very nice, above average length and overall just a well balanced and delicous wine.
Tasted March 2015.
3.5 Stars
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Château De Gourgazaud Cuvée Mathilde Minervois 2013, Ac
Languedoc, France$14.95
More rustic and earthy than their consistent value table wine, the cuvee doesn't provide too much more by way of depth and polish that I was hoping for. However, still a good every day wine.
3.5 Stars
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Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava
Spain$15.95
A little over priced, but good for everyday drinking. A little too sweet, but nice finish. Yeast is not as predominate as the LCBO is saying.
3.0 Stars
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