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José Maria Da Fonseca Domini 2015, Dop Douro Bottle
José Maria Da Fonseca Domini 2015, Dop Douro
Douro, Portugal
$16.95

Sara’s tasting notes are the closest to the mark for me. An interesting interplay between the bright acidity and fading fruit. Doesn’t feel heavy or ponderous.

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Grão Vasco 2017 Bottle
Grão Vasco 2017
Dão, Portugal
$8.80

I've enjoyed this wine before but a recent bottle of the 2018 vintage was off. Quite tart and actually frizzy. Initially reminded me of vinho verde. Moderated after a day or so but still only marginally drinkable. Surprising for such lapses in a screw top.

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Symington Altano 2016, Doc Douro Bottle
Symington Altano 2016, Doc Douro
Douro, Portugal
$13.95

Hugely tannic, but the tannins are as smooth as butter. Very elegant. Mid-weight. Great value at 13.95

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Château Des Charmes Cuvée Michèle Pinot Noir 2018 Bottle
Château Des Charmes Cuvée Michèle Pinot Noir 2018
Ontario, Canada
$16.95

Agree with the consensus above. No blockbuster but perfectly serviceable. When I feel like a light red, this fits the bill with no hard edges.

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Monasterio De Las Viñas Gran Reserva 2013, Dop Cariñena Bottle
Monasterio De Las Viñas Gran Reserva 2013, Dop Cariñena
Aragón, Spain
$19.95

Beautiful wine with sandalwood overtones, good acidity, and smooth finish. A mature Spanish red for sure, but lots of life still. Decent price.

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Jacob's Creek Classic Shiraz Cabernet 2018, Southeastern Australia Bottle
Jacob's Creek Classic Shiraz Cabernet 2018, Southeastern Australia
Australia
$13.75

Full-bodied and rich, good acidity helps avoids jamminess. Finish is a bit hot.

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Pelee Island Pinot Noir 2017, VQA Ontario Bottle
Pelee Island Pinot Noir 2017, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada
$15.95

Seems a little thin. Both acidic and a bit sweet at the same time. Coarse finish.

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Jerome Quiot Les Arnevels Rosé 2019, Ac Côtes De Provence Bottle
Jerome Quiot Les Arnevels Rosé 2019, Ac Côtes De Provence
Provence, France
$17.95

Very refreshing but smooth.

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Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay 2018, Coastal Region Bottle
Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay 2018, Coastal Region
Coastal Region, South Africa
$16.95

Review is for 2019, which is not listed. Quite full-bodied with noticeable oak and relatively high acidity. Enjoyable.

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Palacio Quemado Vendimia Seleccionada 2018, Do Ribera Del Guadiana Bottle
Palacio Quemado Vendimia Seleccionada 2018, Do Ribera Del Guadiana
Spain
$13.95

Interesting, but somewhat coarse and hot. Didn't hold well after opening.

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