Evan Keaschuk
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Coyote's Run Black Paw Vineyard Chardonnay 2010, VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$16.75
This is an extremely stylish Chardonnay that shows off the ripe apple and buttery notes along with lime and stone fruit. It's medium bodied with a good seam of acidity to remind you this from a cool climate. The length is very good to excellent. Extremely happy with this pickup!!
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Durieu Lucile Avril Châteauneuf Du Pape 2010, Ac
Rhône, France$0.00
Such a stunner! This one was pure Chateauneuf with loads blackberry, black licorice, garrigue, tar, and smokey/gamey notes on the nose. On the palate, it was medium bodied and quite round in the mouth with medium acidity and medium+ tannins with quite noticeably high alcohol. The flavours replayed, though I found more intense black fruit notes, especially prune, and black pepper that continued through on a very long finish. Not a cheap bottle, but the quality more than makes up for it. Tasted January 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Tournon Mathilda Shiraz 2011, Victoria
Victoria, Australia$19.95
If there was ever a wine at this price that bridges the gap between New and Old World, this has to be it. Medium-bodied, it's loaded with black fruit, spice, and smoke that point to Australia along with the meaty, peppery notes that point to the Rhone. Medium tannins and refreshing acidity, this is a wine that is meant to be consumed at the table. This is in contrast to most Aussie shiraz which nowadays seems to be produced for post-meal sipping. Amazing price for a truly well put together wine. Tasted December 2014
3.5 Stars
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Marimar Estate La Masía Don Miguel Vineyard Chardonnay 2007, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Unfiltered
California, Usa$25.95
Yellow-gold colour, felt like it was getting close to the end of it's lifespan so don't plan on cellaring. Some nice apple and tropical notes intermingling with butter and oak spice. Some nice acidity to keep it fresh. A very elegant chardonnay that can't be passed up at the price. Tasted February 2012
3.5 Stars
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Carpineto Farnito Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$27.95
What a stunner!! Loads of classic Cabernet notes on the nose, with blackberry, cassis, coffee, cigar box, tar, and a healthy dose of barnyard. The stink on this one added a ton of complexity and reminded me of a good Brunello. On the palate, it was full-bodied with high tannin and acidity, with more of the same black fruit notes shining through along with soy sauce, dark chocolate and some meaty notes. A top-notch bottle at a respectable price with 8-10 years life ahead of it if you want to stash it in the cellar. Tasted January 2013
3.5 Stars
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Belje Grasevina 2009, Suho Vrhunsko
Croatia$16.95
Light gold in the glass with apricot, a bit of pineapple, floral notes, and lychee on the nose. It's medium-full bodied and has nice acidity to keep it refreshing and has a long, spicy finish. First bottle of Croatian wine and it's not too shabby. Tasted March 2012.
3.5 Stars
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Dr. Hermann ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese 2007, Prädikatswein
Mosel, Germany$18.95
This is bang-on Mosel riesling. Classic nose of lime, pear, petrol, and a bit of spice (these notes persist on the palate). Light bodied, it's incredibly well balanced with the sweetness matching perfectly with the beautiful acidity. To top it off, it has a lovely, long finish. A perfect wine to crush (8% alcohol) on one of the hottest days of the year. Tasted July 2013
3.5 Stars
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Montes Purple Angel 2011, Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley, Chile$59.95
Not a wine that I would go out and buy, but was neat to have the opportunity to try. This wine is all about being big and dense. Loads of black fruit, dark chocolate, baking spice, and coffee on the nose. On the palate, the acidity kept things refreshing while the tannins were quite big, though ripe and smooth, and the finish was long. What kept this more interesting than so many fruit bombs was the savoury note that is so often associated with Carmenere. Despite this added complexity, this is a wine to drink by itself on a cold winter's night. Tasted January 2015.
3.5 Stars
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Rosehall Run J C R Rosehall Vineyard Chardonnay 2010, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$29.95
While I'm often dismissive of heavily oaked chardonnay, this one really works for me. The nose is intense with the charred wood notes mingling nicely with the butter, ripe apple, pear, and mineral notes. On the palate, this wine is all about the minerality and medium-high acidity with the smoky notes coming through on the finish. The length is excellent. While it's true that oak masks some of the most desirable characteristics, the minerality that points to the County shines through. Tasted August 2013
3.5 Stars
Delas Frères Les Launes Crozes Hermitage 2009, Ac
Rhône, France$24.95
A phenomenal Syrah that is exactly what I expect from the northern Rhone. Lots of black fruit, black pepper, tar and licorice. Nice lively acidity, firm but well integrated tannins, and a long finish. A true bargain
3.5 Stars
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