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Kangarilla Road Shiraz 2009, Mclaren Vale

Vanilla and choclate plus lots of fruit. Well balanced but not a long finish. Would have liked it more at around $15.

Tasted Feb 2013

Trapiche Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2010, Mendoza

Earth, smoke and peppery spices, delicious dark fruits, fine tannins, well balanced after short decanting.
Well worth the price and better than some other under $20 south american cabs imo. I will be stocking up on this in my next visit to lcbo. Tasted Dec 2012

Château Peyros Tannat/Cabernet 2007, Ac Madiran

I enjoy old world wines and tannins but after an hour of decanting this one was still very dry and acidic. I couldn't finish the glass I poured.

Another day another go, I decanted for about 3 hours and it was much better. I agree with other comments, it is not fruit forward and could be better in a few years. Tasted Dec 2012

Cono Sur Bicicleta Viognier 2011, Colchagua Valley

Great value, little acidic to my liking but it is great when it's chilled. It also felt slightly like a sparkling white which I enjoyed.

Castaño La Casona Monastrell 2011, Yecla

Exceptional value, little bit of everything yet basic, and for under $10.

Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Mendoza

It is a good cab but there are better chilean ones for the price. Not really that tannic..