David Brodati, DipWSET
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Famille Perrin Côtes Du Rhone Réserve 2013, Ac Côtes Du Rhône
Rhône, France$16.95
Consistently good general CDR by the famous Perrins. Black cherry, floral, peppery in a medium frame (tannin, acid, alcohol). Good length. A touch hot despite being 13.5% ABV. Always good value, but worth a 2+ bottle purchase when on sale. March 2016.
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Skouras Moschofilero 2014, Pgi Peloponnese
Peloponnese, Greece$17.95
A nice example by Skoura of this Mantinian Pelopponese varietal. Typically aromatic with floral and grapey intensity. Aromas and flavours of white flower, peach, ginger and citrus. The palate is creamy, slightly visous. Medium acidity and slight alcohol heat provide a structural frame. Very good length. Aug. 2016.
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Cavallina Grillo Pinot Grigio 2015
Sicily, Italy$9.95
An interesting and tasty Sicilian blend of PG and native Grillo that offers apple, peach, citrus and white florals. The palate offers similar flavours with a slightly bitter finish. Medium bodied with medium plus acidity and very good length. A touch hot despite only 12% ABV declared. Discounted to $7.00 at my LCBO, which is a steal. You can't make your own wine cheaper than that, and certainly not at this quality. March 2017.
3.0 Stars
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Las Mulas Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2015
Chile$15.00
Excellent value here for an authentic cab with black fruit and mint, acidity that balances, softer tannin and oak that isn't too over the top. Lacks some depth, length is decent but not lingering, and a touch of alcohol heat, but overall very nice cab typicity for an inexpensive organic wine that manages to avoid confection. Sept. 2016.
3.0 Stars
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J P Azeitao Red 2015, Peninsula De Setubal
Portugal$8.95
Another super value wine from Portugal. It's a blend with syrah in the lead. Good aromatics on the nose. Medium bodied. Fruit forward with cherry as the main flavour. Soft tannin, good acidity, ok length. A little unbalanced and a hint of confection, but overall quite good, and at an unbeatable price. Great wine to have on hand for larger gatherings. Oct. 2017.
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Zenato Valpolicella Superiore 2014, Doc
Veneto, Italy$18.95
A very nice Valpolicella Superiore with good typicity showing sour cherry fruit, cinnamon, vibrant acidity and moderate tannin. Very good length. Nov. 2016
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Fuzion Alta Reserva Malbec 2015
Mendoza, Argentina$11.95
Fuzion always offers good value and the 15 Reserve is no exception. There's Mendoza Malbec dark fruitiness with black cherry, plum, prune along with tea and hoisin. Structure is more from juicy acidity than tannin, which is quite soft. Decent length. But there's too much RS making the wine taste still somewhat confected. But hey, for under $10, not bad overall. Good for BBQ and when a crowd is gathering. Aug. 2017.
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Cherri Rosso Piceno Superiore 2013, Doc
Marche, Italy$12.75
From the Rosso Piceno in the southern Marche, a Montepulciano led blend with Sangiovese. It's a Superiore, so from the historic sub zone in the southeastern portion of the DOC and with more stringent production rules. Dark fruit (Montepulciano) mingles with black cherry and red fruit (Sangiovese), spice and savoury elements. Vibrant acidity makes this food friendly. Medium tannin, higher alcohol and very good length. It's hot with alcohol burn and not the most balanced wine. Probably won't get better with age, so drink now at the table with pizza, meat and tomato based pastas. Nov. 2017.
3.0 Stars
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Tawse Cabernet Franc Redfoot Vineyard 2013, Lincoln Lakeshore
Ontario, Canada$40.15
This Tawse Cab Franc single vineyard offering from the Lincoln Lakeshore sub-app has a lovely perfumed nose of ripe cherry, raspberry, red florals baking spice and an earthy quality. It is framed by a medium body with medium plus acidity and softening ripe tannin. Balanced with very good to excellent length. July 2018.
3.0 Stars
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Cantina Di Negrar Garganega 2016, Bianco Veronese Igt
Veneto, Italy$8.15
Here's a great value in a lovely aromatic Garganega. White flower, peach, nectarine, slightly tropical. Medium plus acidity, medium body, well balanced and good to very good length. Under $10, can't be beat. It's an IGT so not Soave DOC, but would give many a Soave a good run for the money. Excellent summertime patio sipper. Went quite nicely with creamy curried chicken. April 2018.
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