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Two Hands Angels' Share Shiraz 2012, Mclaren Vale

Klumpp Pinot Gris 2013, Qualitätswein

Very nice! A bit of mineral verve and a touch of salinity running through it, which I like in Pinot Gris. A world apart from the sweet, flowery examples from Alsace, this is dry and spicy.

Langa Tradicion Centenaria Garnacha 2012, Do Calatayud

Nice grenache here for the price. A little dusty at first, but opens up in the glass. Highly concentrated stuff. Dark for a grenache. Notes include chocolate, vanilla, cherry syrup, and jammy dark fruit. A good buy if you ask me.

Domaine Des Côtes Blanches Sancerre 2013, Ac

Crisp, vibrant, nervy Sauvignon Blanc from a family- run estate in the Loire Valley. Stone fruit and citrus are in abundance, but the big star is the spritzy minerality; draw a little air in over a mouthful and feel the sparks fly!
Delicious stuff. Hands down my favourite Sancerre of the vintage. Great value.

Mission Hill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, VQA Okanagan Valley

I liked this wine a lot, even without decanting. Intense blackberry and wood on the nose, mid-to-full feel in the mouth, and a nice, smoky, lingering finish.
This wine does enjoy some time in the decanter however. Opens up a lot, revealing more fruit, more chocolate, and less wood and booze. A solid Okanagan Valley Cab.

Poggiotondo Brunello Di Montalcino 2006

Louis Latour Marsannay 2009, Ac

A rather fiery pinot noir. Could use a couple years in the cellar, but drinking fairly well now, especially with food.

Rocca Delle Macìe Riserva Di Fizzano Chianti Classico Riserva 2007, Docg

Michele Chiarlo Cipressi Della Court Barbera D'asti Superiore 2009, Docg

Poderi Colla Roncaglie 2008, Barbaresco