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Tawse Laundry Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2010, VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula

Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2012, Coastal Region

Domaine Du Penlois Juliénas 2010, Beaujolais

Maycas Del Limari Reserva Especial Syrah 2008, Limarí Valley

Castellani Filicheto Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2009, Docg

Domaine Les Grands Bois Cuvée Philippine Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2010, Ac

Les Vignoles Terroirs Et Lieu Dieu De Loire Saumur Champigny 2009, Ac, Cabernet Franc

Falernia Reserva Syrah 2009, Elquí Valley

Ferdinando Principiano Serralunga Barolo 2007, Docg

Perhaps this is going through a rough stage in its development. Maybe it just isn't very good. Regardless, this is so tightly wound, with so much tar and acidity, that it's difficult to enjoy. It has almost Scotch-like characteristics. Loads of petrol, rubber, and cedar. Rather hostile.

Norman Hardie County Cabernet Franc 2012, VQA Prince Edward County