Stephan W
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Stone Dwellers Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Strathbogie Ranges, Southwest
Australia$20.00
Nice full-bodied Cab' from Australia that is sweet and green at the same time. Only con is the level of heat that is a bit distracting to fully enjoy. Tasted November 2013.
3.5 Stars
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Masi Brolo Di Campofiorin 2006, Igt Rosso Del Veronese
Veneto, Italy$26.95
i have been keeping this wine for a couple of years and was looking forward to the day I would open it. However, this wine did not live up to my optimistic expectations. My biggest disappointment was how light this wine turned out to be (let's say light to medium body range to be fair) and the associated acidity. Also, I found the flavors to be almost completely taken over by the oak. Tasted December 2011.
3.5 Stars
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Lenswood Hills Pinot Noir 2010, Adelaide Hills
Australia$12.95
Wow, this is a great Pinot Noir. Very smooth and easy to drink. A solid value at this price point. Tasted February 2013.
3.5 Stars
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Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$17.95
Very nice, dense, full-bodied Cabernet-Sauvignon with a long, smooth finish. When I saw how dark this wine was when I poured the first glass, I had the feeling this would be an enjoyable experience...which was comfirmed with the first glass. Safe bet when you have guests. Going back to buy some more and repeat this nice experience. Tasted January 2012.
3.5 Stars
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D'Arenberg The Stump Jump Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2009, South Australia
Australia$14.95
Used to be a big fan of the 2008 vintage, but the 2009 is just not there yet. I will wait until at least summer 2012 before I try it again.
3.5 Stars
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3.5 Stars
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Chateau De Gourgazaud 2009, Minervois
Languedoc, France$12.95
Wow, now I really understand what all the fuss is about. Very nice, smooth, full body wine based on Syrah and Mourvèdre. And what a bargain at that price. For those of you that are big fans of Australian Shiraz, this is a great intro to French-style Shiraz. Enjoy ! Tasted January 2012.
3.5 Stars
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Vitalonga Terra Di Confine 2006, Igt Umbria
Umbria, Italy$22.95
Very dark colour which announced it would be heavier than other Montepulciano wines. Still has a tannic edge to it (but no more greenness), which went away after 30 minute of decanting. Nice complexity to this wine and decent long finish. Tasted April 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Zenato Rosso 2009, Igt Veneto
Veneto, Italy$13.15
Tried 2011 vintage. Not bad at all for $12. Good pick for an everyday wine. Tasted January 2015.
3.5 Stars
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