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Vadio Tinto 2012, Doc Barraida
Bairrada, Portugal$19.25
Finally got around to drinking this. On initial approach comes off as surprisingly light and very smooth. However, the relentless tannins and pronounced acidity eventually dominate. Nor much fruit. There is something intriguing about the baga grape, but ultimately I think it works better in a blend.
3.5 Stars
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Covela Edição Nacional Avesso 2015, Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde, Portugal$18.95
Dry and clean, in a mid-weight vinho verde.
3.5 Stars
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Henry Of Pelham Estate Cabernet/Merlot 2015, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Exactly what I expect from a Niagara cab-merlot. Medium-full bodied, good acidity. Elegant in its way. A bit of bell pepper - obviously a cool climate wine. Nice finish. Definitely benefits from decanting.
3.5 Stars
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Sous La Montagne Dsm Vin D'altitude 2016, Ap Côtes Du Roussillon Villages
Languedoc, France$17.25
A whole lot going on with this wine. Some stewed fruit, but peppery and tannic. Nicely dry and alcohol level is reasonable (13.5%). Not elegant but interesting..
3.5 Stars
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Sanpaolo Fiano Di Avellino 2017, Docg
Campania, Italy$14.75
Full-bodied, fleshy, with a slightly bitter finish. Reminds me of a verdejo, but slightly fatter and rounder. Love this wine.
3.5 Stars
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Alvear Palacio Quemado La Zarcita 2016, Single Estate Vineyard, Vino De La Tierra De Extremadura
Spain$18.25
They make wine in the extremadura? Who knew. Very smooth and dense, but also quite acidic and almost tart. High-toned. Wouldn't have a clue where this came from in a blind tasting competition. The acidity gives it a lightness that makes you think of Rioja, but it is combined with the density of something Portuguese. One of the more interesting wines I have tasted in a while.
3.5 Stars
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Henry Of Pelham Estate Riesling 2018, Certified Sustainable, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Another really solid effort. Perfect acid / sugar balance, against a perfumed background. Good value.
3.5 Stars
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Anselmann Edesheimer Ordensgut Weissburgunder Kabinett Trocken 2012, Pradikätswein
Pfalz, Germany$13.95
Quite tart. Sorry, just not seeing why David is so keen on this one. Finishes well.
3.5 Stars
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La Tremenda Monastrell 2017, Do Alicante
Valencia, Spain$16.95
Fleshy, but with a sharp spine of acidity that keeps things in check. Smooth. High alcohol (14.5) not obnoxiously apparent.
3.5 Stars
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Cune Blanco Reserva 2018, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$18.75
At first brush, I found this overly acidic and short. Day two was much better, whether it changed or I changed, I don’t know. Very traditional with admirable tension from the oak overlay. Interesting detour but needs careful matching with food. Pasta Carbonara was a good pairing.
3.5 Stars
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