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Finca Las Caraballas Verdejo 2013, Vino De La Tierra De Castilla Y Leon
Spain$16.95
Wow! Spritzy, which is an odd combination with the depth of flavour as described above by David. Certainly a very enjoyable wine, if unique. Agree that it might fade if kept for more than a year or two but still has good acidity.
3.5 Stars
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3c Premium Selection Cariñena 2013, Do Cariñena
Aragón, Spain$11.25
Curiously sweet finish (despite 3 g/L residual sugar) and a slight medicinal quality. Enjoyable and good value but not elegant.
3.5 Stars
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Château Des Charmes Chardonnay Barrel Fermented 2011, VQA Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$13.95
Very well balanced. Not too much oak. Amazing value for $13.95. This should be flying off the shelves.
3.5 Stars
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Château Des Charmes Old Vines Riesling 2014, Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$17.95
This wine has the perfect balance between acidity and sugar. They have nailed it. On the dry side of off-dry. Good depth.
3.5 Stars
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Moraine Cliffhanger Red 2014, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$19.75
For me, a little harsh and hot on the finish.
3.5 Stars
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Muga Reserva 2007, Doc Rioja
Spain$23.95
Quite tart. Sour cherry flavours with an undercurrent of oak. Smooth and easy to drink but, at $23.95, I am not finding this a screamingly good buy.
3.5 Stars
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Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc 2012
Western Cape, South Africa$14.95
Fleshy, viscous, with a beeswax undertone. Slightly bitter on the finish, which detracts but then I don't usually drink chenin blanc so this may come with the grape. Certainly quite complex.
3.0 Stars
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Trius Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$15.95
This review is for 2018, which is not listed. I am quite impressed with this wine. I don't buy a lot of cab sauv (I get my tannins from Portugal) and especially don't buy them from Ontario, where they can be a bit harsh and thin. But this is a very decent effort. Lively, with a smooth finish. Doesn't resort to sugar - quite well made and elegant, but still pretty hefty.
3.0 Stars
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Budureasca Clasic Alb De Budureasca 2019, Doc Cmd Dealu Mare
Romania, World$13.75
Fantastic value for 13.75. Crisp and refreshing but with a voluptuous middle, with fleshy, peach flavours to balance. Really, kind of an all-in-one wine with something to please everyone. Just bought three more.
3.0 Stars
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Paddy Borthwick Pinot Gris 2016
Wairarapa, New Zealand$19.95
Interesting but not quite in balance. Good acidity and a odd mineral undertone seem to fight against a round and floral background. Lots of character.
3.0 Stars
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