Evan Keaschuk
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Clos Des Batuts Cahors 2009, Ac
Southwest, France$14.95
A very nice, approachable bottle of Cahors. Lots of blackberry, black cherry, anise, and floral notes on the nose. Medium-full bodied with medium acidity and tannins and a long finish, it's much more crowd-friendly than many other from the region. Very tasty and a terrific value, plus a fun introduction for those who think malbec is strictly Argentinian. Tasted April 2013.
3.0 Stars
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Marchand Tawse Pinot Noir Bourgogne 2009, Ac
Burgundy, France$28.95
A lovely reminder that red Burgundy can be both tasty and not overpriced. Not the most complex, but there's tons of classic cranberry and raspberry notes along with a hint of vanilla on the nose. Quite tart on the palate with somewhat grippy tannins and a good length on the finish, this one could last a few more years. Paired nicely now with roasted duck breast. Tasted March 2013.
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Château Pineraie Cahors 2009, Ac
Southwest, France$15.95
Always a fan of Cahors and this this one didn't disappoint, especially at the price. This is extremely dark, almost black and opaque in the glass. On the nose, there's lots of dark black fruit along with some floral (violet),meaty, and spice notes, though the oak isn't prominent. On the palate, it's quite full bodied with big tannins and decent acidity to add some freshness. Not the kind of wine most people want to sit and sip, though it would pair beautiful with a grilled steak or leg of lamb. Neat to compare with Argentine examples of malbec. Toss a few in the cellar. Tasted Sept 2013
3.0 Stars
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Domaine Benoit Badoz Vin Jaune Côtes De Jura 2005, Ac
Jura, France$54.95
This was my first bottle of vin jaune, so I'm no authority on how they should taste, but I thought this was amazing. Tried it with 8 others and we were all perplexed by it. The nose had tons of almond, ripe citrus, particularly lemon and white grapefruit, wet wool, and minerality notes. On the palate, it was medium-full bodied, quite round in the mouth, and high acidity, with pronounced intensity of citrus and nutty flavours on the long finish. Incredibly neat wine!! I just wish the LCBO would give its customers more opportunities to try wines like this one. Tasted January 2014.
3.0 Stars
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Birichino Malvasia 2012, Monterey
California, Usa$19.95
Year after year, I'm always a fan of this wine. The beautiful label makes it enticing and what's in the bottle doesn't disappoint. The nose is incredibly fragrant with notes of orange blossom, tangerine, mandarin, and mango. On the palate, it's medium bodied and dry with a somewhat fleshy, mouthcoating texture. The flavours replay on the palate, along with a pleasing bitter orange peel note on the medium-long finish. It's not a mindblower, but it has loads of character at a great price. Tasted Sept 2014
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Domaine Herve Azo Bourgogne Blanc 2011
Burgundy, France$16.95
Nicely done crisp and clean chardonnay at a very reasonable price. Lots of tart citrus with a hint of smoke and minerality on the nose. Well balanced, with mouthwatering acidity and a long finish, this wine delivers for the dollar. Will be grabbing more no doubt. Tasted January 2014.
3.0 Stars
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Château Jolys Jurançon Sec 2011
Southwest, France$14.25
Medium gold in the glass, this wine is loaded with tangy grapefruit, green apple, navel orange, and minerality notes, along with a slight herbaceousness on the nose. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with high acidity and quite intense with the grapefruit and herbal notes coming through more on the quite long finish. While there isn't a lot of complexity to this, it's extremely enjoyable, especially for the price and the fact it's something a little offbeat. Tasted May 2014.
3.0 Stars
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Dr. Bürklin Wolf Estate Trocken Riesling 2012
Pfalz, Germany$19.95
Really solid riesling that doesn't wow, but really hits all the right notes. Loads of citrus, green apple, and a slight herbal note, this wine has great acid to balance just a hint of sweetness. While it's not all that complex, it's well balanced with a medium+ length finish. It's an incredibly well made no-fuss wine and the kind of wine I'd be happy to drink all the time. Tasted December 2014
3.0 Stars
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Dominio Dos Tares Estay Prieto Picudo 2011, Vino De La Tierra De Castilla Y León
Spain$15.95
Grabbed this one simply because I've never had a wine made from Prieto Picudo and this one didn't disappoint. Big black fruit notes, a bit of baking spice, some savoury notes, along with with good dose of minerality keep this one interesting. It's definitely quite ripe, though there's a good amount of acidity to keep things fresh. While not incredibly complex, it's well balanced and the price can't be beat. This one will please both wine geeks who want to try something new and those who just want a tasty wine. Will be definitely grabbing more of this one. Tasted February 2015.
3.0 Stars
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Balbas Reserva 2001, Do Ribera Del Duero
Ribera Del Duero, Spain$20.95
At first glance, it's almost impossible to believe this is 12 years old. Purple in the glass with loads of dark fruit and vanilla on the nose. The tannins are quite soft and there's reasonable acidity, which makes this a quite enjoyable and refreshing. The length is quite long as well. All in all, it's a well done wine, though over-oaked for my taste. Was also disappointed of not getting the characteristics of an aged wine. If I hadn't seen the vintage date though, I would have been pretty happy drinking this. Tasted June 2013.
3.0 Stars
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