Evan Keaschuk
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Montebuena 2009, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$15.95
Dark ruby with a purple hue in the glass. The nose was dominated by blackberry and cherry notes, then gave way to a bit of vanilla and spice. Soft tannins, bright acidity, and a medium length fruit-filled finish make this an excellent value crowd-friendly wine. It's not mindblowing, but it's definitely pleasant. Tasted May 2012.
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Jean Maurice Raffault Les Galuches Chinon 2009, Ac
Loire, France$16.95
Really nice bottle of cabernet franc that is dominated by raspberry and strawberry aromas, along with a bit of black pepper, herbaceous, and minerality notes. The acid is pretty high on this bottle, keeping it nice and fresh, while the the tannins are quite soft but chalky. Medium weight with a reasonably long finish. Not a show-stopper, but had everyone in the room smiling. Give it a nice chill and the aromatics of this wine will really shine. Tasted June 2012.
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Castello Di Volpaia Prelius Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$17.95
A pretty decent bottle of wine, especially considering the $18 price tag. Dark ruby in the glass, delivering loads of black cherry, blackberry, and a hint of mint and vanilla. Nice acidity keeps it fresh and tannins suggest it has a few more years left in its lifespan. Tasted March 2012
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Domaine Nigri Reserve 2008, Jurançon
Southwest, France$17.10
Surprisingly medium gold colour in the glass with aromas of honey, lemon-lime, and white flowers. These continue through on the palate with a slight nuttiness as well. Medium to full-bodied with racey acidity and a nice long finish, this is a seriously interesting bottle of wine. The acidity will turn some people off though. Give it a go with wine geek friends and you'll be pleased. Tasted August 2012.
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Bouchard Père & Fils Mâcon Lugny Saint Pierre 2010, Burgundy
Burgundy, France$17.85
This is a seriously tasty bottle of wine for the money. Straw colour in the glass with a nose dominated by green apple, stone fruit, citrus, and minerality. Medium bodied and creamy in the mouth, the citrus and minerality come through on the finish. While this isn't a mindblower, this is a good bottle of wine for a warm summer evening with a fish course. Tasted April 2012.
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Columbia Crest H3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Horse Heaven Hills
Washington, Usa$19.95
While this is well-made, I can't say it's my style of wine. This wine is all dark plum, dark chocolate, coffee, and sweet baking spice. Medium bodied, soft, rounded tannins, and low acidity make this a definite crowd pleasing wine for late night saturday drinking with friends, but that's about it. Tasted March 2012.
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Guy Saget Marie De Beauregard Vouvray 2009, Ac
Loire, France$17.95
A pretty rich style with a lot of ripe pear, overripe apple, banana, honey, and minerality on the nose. These flavours continue on the palate. Creamy in the mouth, there's nice acidity to keep it reasonably fresh. Has really long finish. Not an amazing bottle, but definitely agreeable at this price.
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Crios Torrontés 2011, Argentina
Argentina$13.95
A very expressive wine, quite typical of torrontes. The nose is bursting with aromas of peach, tropical fruit, grapefruit, and the telltale floral notes. These flavours continue along with a slight herbal note to it. Medium body and acidity and quite soft in the mouth, it's got a quite long length on the finish. A truly beautiful wine to accompany a light summer meal or sipped on its own. A lovely example of why torrontes is very often a true steal of a deal. Tasted April 2012.
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Momo Pinot Noir 2009, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$19.95
A very pretty bottle of wine here! Bright cherry and raspberry aromas with some vanilla and baking spice notes on the nose. Light to medium-bodied, light tannins and lovely, bright acidity, this is a very refreshing wine when given a bit of a chill. Though not incredibly complex, it proved to be a very pleasant bottle of wine. Tasted May 2012.
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Domaine De Viaud 2001, Ac Lalande De Pomerol
Bordeaux, France$28.95
Was interested to try this one due to the age and, while it's not cheap, it didn't disappoint. Medium garnet coloured in the glass, the nose had a medium intensity with notes of dried red fruit, potpourri, tomato leaf, dark chocolate, old leather, and cedar. It's medium bodied, with medium+ acid and medium tannins with the flavours replaying on the palate. If you're interested in trying an aged wine, give it a go, but it's definitely not for everyone. Drink now. Tasted January 2013.
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