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13th Street Burger Blend Red, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$15.95
Very light and simple. I don’t know how you could get to a 92 rating. but enjoyable for what it is.
BTW: this isn’t what I would match with burger. not hefty enough to match with burger condiments.
3.5 Stars
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M. Chapoutier Les Vignes De Bila Haut Côtes Du Roussillon Villages 2020, Ac
Midi, France$16.95
Wow! What fantastic value at the $13.95 sale price. Full-bodied and smooth.
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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Domaine De Fabrègues Le Mas 2016, Ap Pézenas
Languedoc, France$18.95
This didn’t really work for me. Hard, angular, and bruising. Definitely needs decanting. It comes across as almost bitter, but the high alcohol gives an initial impression of sweetness. Wouldn’t buy again.
3.5 Stars
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Bertani Sereole Soave 2023, Doc
Veneto, Italy$19.95
Very light. Pair with seafood or fish. Almost anything else overpowers. Needs to be well chilled.
3.5 Stars
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3.5 Stars
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Maker's Mark Kentucky Bourbon
Kentucky, Usa$46.25
I am pleased to see other reviewers here dumping on Maker's Mark. I have always found it harsh and unpleasant, yet it seems to be generally well regarded. Not for me.
3.5 Stars
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Boschendal 1685 Shiraz 2015, Wo Coastal Region
Coastal Region, South Africa$16.75
Dense. good acidity. spicy with lots of fruit. Very enjoyable.
3.5 Stars
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Xavier Vignon Côtes Du Rhône 2020, Ap
Rhône, France$19.95
David’s comment sums this up well; medium weight, easy drinking, and juicy. Very enjoyable desistir the 14.5 alcohol.
3.5 Stars
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Maria Papoila Loureiro/Alvarinho 2021, Doc Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde, Portugal$18.95
I can’t believe how complex and powerful this is. So much energy - very mineral and tart but also sumptuous. I’ve never had a vinho verde quite as good as this.
3.5 Stars
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