David Brodati, DipWSET
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La Ferme Du Mont Le Ponnant Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2011
Rhône, France$0.00
This Cote du Rhone Villages is great value. Medium bodied with length and complexity, this wine shows a nice balance between fruit, herbs, acidity and tannins. Cherry, pepper, vanilla and a hint of mocha. Excellent shmeck factor as a food playmate. At this price, grip it n' sip it for sure. 90+. August 2013.
3.5 Stars
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Penfolds Thomas Hyland Chardonnay 2012, Adelaide, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$16.75
This pale straw Chard from Adelaide Hills displays cool climate precision with a slight nod to bigger buttery chardonnays. Initially, I found a hint of sulphur on the nose, but butter, white stone fruit and some nutty influence shine through. There's a creamy midweight mouthfeel, with buttered toast and citrus flavours framed by a good acidic spine. A brief sojourn in French oak evokes a roasted nuttiness without overly dominant influences. Excellent value. Jan. 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Mocine 2011, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$17.25
An eccentric and idiosyncratic blend to be sure. It has a very fragrant nose. I get perfume, vanilla, ripe cherry and stewed fruit, and a slightly medicinal character. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with a smooth entry transitioning to a sour middle and a bit of spice and heat at the end. Moderate acidity and tamed tannins. I like this as a sipping wine. Very contemplative. It taxed my brain but pleased my palate. Feb. 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Penfolds Thomas Hyland Shiraz 2011, Adelaide, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$21.95
A very young and somewhat resinous wine. The nose shows off ample fruit, perfume, menthol and a funky note. Oak is judiciously impactful. Very structured with medium acidity and a medium-full body. Tannic and hot. Flavours of sweet baking spices, black pepper and a touch of bitterness. Very good length. This could use another year to come together. If drinking now, decant for at least an hour. Nov. 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Caparzo Brunello Di Montalcino 2008, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$44.95
Caparzo's 2008 Brunello sits almost translucent in the glass displaying a garnet hue with faintly brick coloured edges. It's an elegant and refined Brunello reflecting Caparzo's style and the cooler vintage. True to form Sangiovese characteristics come through with cherry and red berry notes, anise, tobacco and smoke. The mouthfeel is silky with tart fruit, spice, and chewy tannins that are entering a mellower phase of development. Framed by an acidic backbone, this wine is food friendly. Excellent length. Jan. 2015.
3.5 Stars
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Paxton Mv Shiraz 2011, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$17.95
A dark purple inky, tarry shiraz. Notes of dark fruit, plum jam, pepper, tar, coffee and choca-mocha. Some chalk on the mouthfeel. Good balance with tannins, oak and alcohol mild and in sync, but fruit is pronounced. A good BBQ red but sips well on its own, so grip it n' sip it! Sept. 2013.
3.5 Stars
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Fielding Gamay 2012, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$17.95
This is a fresh cherry red Gamay that is a bit translucent in the glass. On the palate, it is lighter bodied with cherry fruit forward followed by a seem of acidity. A medium finish reveals some spice. Serve slightly chilled. Oct. 2013.
3.5 Stars
Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2011, Mendoza
Argentina$14.95
Typical dark coloured Malbec with a slight purple hue. Concentrated fruit with gamey, raw hamburger notes and what seems like some brett. On the palate there's peppery spice and a savoury/sweet interplay. Medium to full bodied, creamy, good acidity, milder tannins and nice length. This is very approachable and a great value (particularly while on sale), so stock up to accompany casual summer BBQ fare. 88-89. May 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Villa Ponciago Beaujolais Villages 2012, Ac
Beaujolais, France$15.30
Kudos to Steve Thurlow for the heads up on this lovely Gamay discontinued by the LCBO. What a steal at $6.80 and a perfect summertime red. Red berry nose with peppery spice on a lighter body with juicy acidity. Load up if you can find any left and drink by the Fall. Pair with salmon skewers, chicken and lighter pork dishes. July 2015.
3.5 Stars
P.L. & J.F. Bersan Chablis 2010
Burgundy, France$19.95
This pale golden Chablis with a slight green tinge has a vervy vibe, fitting the Chablis chard mould. The nose emits freshness, sour cream, citrus, some peach and plenty of minerality. On the mouthfeel there's a medium weight and crisp acidity, making it a fine accoutrement to a wide array of vittles. A good value. January 2014.
3.5 Stars
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