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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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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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Château Saint Roch Chimères 2016, Ap Côtes Du Roussillon Villages
Languedoc, France$17.00
I am not going with the consensus on this one. Harsh and unpleasant. The 15% alcohol level makes this a heavy slog.
3.0 Stars
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Forstreiter Exclusiv Zweigelt 2015, Qualitätswein, Niederösterreich
Niederösterreich, Austria$18.25
Lots going on here. Coarse but fun. Quite spicy, like a Syrah, with good acidity and just a little bit funky. Some jam thrown into the mix. Not a model of deportment but entertaining.
3.0 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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Arca Nova Vinho Verde 2019, Doc
Vinho Verde, Portugal$13.95
Quite a bit spritzier than usual for a non-carbonated vino verde. At 13.95, a good cheap thrill. Kind of like sucking on a lemon, but in a good way. Perked me up after a hard day at work. If only I had some grilled sea bass, salad, and boiled potatoes to go with it…
3.0 Stars
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J P Azeitao Red 2017, Peninsula De Setubal
Portugal$8.95
Huge value. Agree with all of the comments above. A tad sweeter than I would like - otherwise I would have given it 88 points.
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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Fiuza Eminente Reserva Tinto 2017, Vinho Regional Tejo
Tejo, Portugal$15.95
Quite juicy, and dry. Medium bodied, with notes of cherry and cedar. Enjoyable and good value. No indication of the grapes herein.
3.0 Stars
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Vineland Pinot Meunier 2012, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$18.75
This is a review of 2016 vintage, which is not listed: very light red wine, extremely pale and low alcohol. Charming, went extremely well with sauteed chicken livers but not a good match for meatloaf. Limited tannins. An ephemeral wine that just kind of slips away from being able to be described.
3.0 Stars
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