Eric Gustavo
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Norman Hardie County Unfiltered Pinot Noir 2012, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$39.00
Such a distinct wine: as lightly coloured as a Tavel, yet with layers of fruity and earthy aromas, and an absolutely penetrating palate that mirrors the aromas. Ripe, yet pleasantly without any raspberry jam character. Reminds me of the 2009. I give it an extra point simply for being so singular and distinctly County.
4.0 Stars
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Poggio Valente Morellino Di Scansano Riserva 2006
Tuscany, Italy$29.95
A terrific wine: dark and brooding nose of concentrated fruit and cedar. Fine tannins, acdity and great balance. Could say it's characteristically super-tuscan.
4.0 Stars
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Quinta Do Mouro 2007
Alentejo, Portugal$48.00
An enjoyable, but ultimately nondescript wine, it smells and tastes of 'red wine': red fruit and purple fruits, some tertiary elements, moderately tannic, and decent acidity. Decanting helps. For the price, I would expect something far more distinct.
3.5 Stars
Brédif Brut Vouvray
Loire, France$20.95
good range of complex flavours; disagree with DL's assessment: the wine is clean and fault-free; the balance is simply skewed toward secondary-fermentation characteristics.
3.5 Stars
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Hidden Bench Terroir Caché Meritage 2008, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$38.20
Starts with a big, pungently complex nose with herbs, earth, red berries and coffee. The palate shows surprisingly big structure and concentrated red fruit, along with tobacco. That the fruit is under-ripe becomes more evident in the finish, however, this is a stimulating wine worth trying. Tasted Sept 2011.
3.5 Stars
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Moon Curser Dead Of The Night 2010, VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$54.95
2008 tasted. Syrah and tannat. Dark, spicy nose with plum, blackberry and clove; flavours are deep and complex, with the oak being very well integrated. This wine possess that x-factor lacking in a number of delicious BC single-varietal syrahs.
3.5 Stars
Flat Rock Cellars Pinot Noir Rosé 2010, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$16.95
A wine showing varietal typicity, it is fragrant and plush. A bit more acidity to provide a more interesting structure would have helped immensely. Tasted June 2011.
3.0 Stars
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Rosehall Run Cold Creek Cabernet Franc 2008, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$18.95
A pretty intense cab franc, it has strong fruit and vegetal characteristics, as well as dominant oak flavours and tannins. Solid, if unremarkable; one to enjoy during frozen pizza night. Tasted Oct2011.
3.0 Stars
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Southbrook Triomphe Cabernet/Merlot 2007, VQA Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$22.95
Starts with a surprisingly rich nose dominated by the cab sauv's dark fruit and vanilla notes from the oak. On the palate, the wine is pretty light-bodied, with much of its structure coming from the oak. A touch disappointing after the promising nose. Tannins are definitely softening, so one to drink in the next year or two. Tasted Sept 2011.
3.0 Stars
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Vintage Ink Mark Of Passion Merlot/Cabernet 2009, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$17.95
Savoury nose that shows heat if served over 17C. High acidity and a lean palate really overtake the fruit. Chewy tannins indicate aging potential, but the lack of bright fruit at this young stage make it doubtful that this will benefit from aging. In a comparative tasting with two other ON meritage blends (current releases), this one was a distant third. Very difficult to recommend. If looking for something to pair with red meat, spend the same money on a VQA gamay.
3.0 Stars
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