Evan Keaschuk
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Closson Chase Closson Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$39.95
Pale garnet in the glass, this wine has the strawberry, raspberry, and red cherry notes that point to the County, along with baking spice and earthy notes. On the palate, it's mid-weight with good acidity and fine tannins with the cherry and spice notes shining through. The length was very good. Was a very enjoyable bottle, though not a showstopper. Tasted July 2013
3.5 Stars
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St. Urbans Hof Riesling 2011, Qba, From Old Vines
Mosel, Germany$20.90
Nice bottle of wine, though not all that complex. Nose is green apple, lemon-lime, and the minerality that I expect from Mosel rieslings. Light-bodied and slightly off-dry on the palate, it's got beautiful, refreshing acidity and a nice long finish. Not a show-stopper but I liked it for the price, plus it paired nicely with my lemony-salty pasta. Tasted December 2012.
3.5 Stars
Blue Mountain Chardonnay 2011, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$24.95
Really digging this bottle on International Chardonnay Day. Light gold in the glass, the nose is pure chard with apple and baking spice dominating the nose, along with some nuttiness and a bit of buttered popcorn. These flavours replay on the palate with the ripe apple notes dominating. It's medium-bodied with excellent acidity and a truly long finish. Enjoyable now, but would love to try this again in a year or two. Tasted May 2013.
3.5 Stars
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Studert Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2008, Prädikatswein
Mosel, Germany$12.25
Nothing mindblowing about this wine, but it's extremely enjoyable. Was surprised that the nose wasn't more aromatic, but flavours of peach, apricot, mandarin orange, ripe red apple, honey, and typical Mosel minerality notes all come forward on the palate. Light-bodied and off-dry, the acidity keeps this wine nicely balanced and it has a long finish. Amazing value! Tasted March 2013.
3.5 Stars
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Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Carmenere/Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Valle De Colchagua
Maipo Valley, Chile$15.95
Extremely enjoyable bottle at an excellent price. The nose is very fruit forward with dark berry aromas, along with dark chocolate, coffee bean, and a herbaceous note (tomato leaf stands out). On the palate, it's medium-full body with medium acidity and soft tannins and a surprisingly long finish that shows off the black fruit notes. Really nice bottle of wine, plus it's organically farmed. Go get one and drink with a nice rich red meat dish or lay down for a couple years. Tasted February 2013
3.5 Stars
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Graham Beck Bowed Head Chenin Blanc 2010, Wo Paarl, Coastal Region
Paarl, South Africa$18.95
Medium gold in the glass, this wine's colour immediately suggests heavy oak influence. It's definitely there with vanilla and caramel aromas to go along with the ripe peach, apricot, and pineapple aromas. On the palate, it's full-bodied with very ripe tropical fruit flavours and a round, luscious texture. It has nice acidity to keep it somewhat fresh, but it's just a little overdone for my tastes. Maybe in a couple years once everything starts to mellow it might show better, but it's hard to get past the oak influence right now. Tasted May 2013.
3.5 Stars
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Boutari Grande Reserve 2007
Naoussa, Greece$18.95
Garnet-brickish colour in the glass, which suggests its age, this is an interesting, traditional Old World style of wine. The nose is dominated by dried red/tart cherry fruit, oak spice, and earthy and herbaceous notes. It's medium-light bodied with quite high acid and tannins that are somewhat high as well (reminiscent of nebbiolo). The finish is long with the sour cherry and herbaceousness notes most dominant. Amazing value for fans of this style. Tasted February 2013.
3.5 Stars
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Fina Taif Zibibbo 2011, Igp Sicilia
Sicily, Italy$14.25
Deep golden colour in the glass, the wine has incredible aromatics that range from stone fruit and pineapple (more towards dried than fresh), ginger, and floral notes. On the palate, it's dry with refreshingly high acidity and quite viscous with the stone fruit and spice jumping out. It's got nice length, though I found the finish to be a little bitter. Definitely a head-turner of a wine though at a spectacular price. It needs to be paired with similarly intensely flavoured foods, such as a Southeast Asian-spiced fish dish. Tasted March 2013.
3.5 Stars
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Katogi & Strofilia Averoff Xinomavro 2007, Pdo Naoussa
Naoussa, Greece$19.95
Really dig this wine, especially at the price. Very reminiscent of the 2005, with it's mature, earthy notes of black olive, black cherry, and dried savoury herbs. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with quite high acid and gripping tannins (the comparison to nebbiolo definitely makes sense) with excellent length. This is definitely not for everyone as it's a little savoury and rough around the edges, but it's a seriously well made wine and shows off beautifully with food. Tasted May 2012.
3.5 Stars
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Muga Barrel Fermented White 2011, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$15.95
Tasted like an incredibly tasty chardonnay. Apple, citrus, smoke, and nutty notes on the nose. These replay on the palate with lovely minerality and refreshing acidity. As others have noted, the oak is quite prominent, but it's very well integrated, providing the right amount of depth to go along with the fruit. Kicking myself for not grabbing 3 of these when I had the chance. Tasted May 2013.
3.5 Stars
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