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Santa Julia Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Mendoza
Argentina$12.95
I over-chilled the bottle accidentally and, as a result, the wine was overly astringent at first. However, as it warmed, more pleasant berry flavours became more prominent. I also note that it's worth decanting the bottle for a period of time before drinking.
3.5 Stars
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Terrazas De Los Andes Reserva Malbec 2010, Mendoza
Argentina$18.95
Excessively astringent -- even after aerating and decanting. I wouldn't buy it again.
3.5 Stars
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Leone De Castris Riserva Salice Salentino 2009, Doc
Puglia, Italy$15.75
Tasty but not overly complex
3.5 Stars
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Stags' Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley
California, Usa$49.95
Wine Align is out of date -- the 2011 is now released. I find the 2011 to be problematically under ripe, with a vegetal, green pepper note.
3.5 Stars
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Joseph Drouhin Côte De Beaune Villages 2010
Burgundy, France$19.00
Fairly primary on the nose and palate. Nicely quaffable, but lacking interest.
3.5 Stars
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Delaforce Touriga Nacional 2011
Douro, Portugal$17.75
Wine Spectator gave this wine a 93. This is somewhat excessive in my view, but not far off. This Douro is somewhat closed on the nose. I'm looking for it to open up in the next two to three years. The palate, however, is stellar, showing impressive depth and complexity, particularly at this price point. There is a subtle salinity and stony minerality that nicely complements the plush (but not jammy) fruit core. Excellent length.
3.5 Stars
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Château De Lafaurie Monbadon 2010, Ac Côtes De Castillon
Bordeaux, France$15.95
Delightful french oak influence on the nose, with prevalent notes of vanilla, smoke and cinnamon. There is a strong fruit presence on the palate (both black and red), which is supported by smooth, fleshy tannins. In this regard, I disagree with David Lawrason -- there is a great structure. Fantastic value.
3.5 Stars
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Rustenberg R.M. Nicholson 2010, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$19.95
Fairly primary black fruit notes on the nose, with some herbal characteristics. The palate is dense, but with some borderline unpleasant green, under-ripe notes and a notable rusticity. I agree with Lawrason that the flavours are a bit muddied.
3.5 Stars
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Gérard Bertrand Côte Des Roses Rosé 2013, Ap Languedoc
Languedoc, France$18.95
This stuff sold out fast! I tried at three other locations before snatching up the final three bottles at Summerhill. I hope that you found some too, because it's fantastic. Citrus and red fruit dominate on the nose (with impressive intensity). Nicely creamy in terms of texture, with red fruit and lactic notes. Excellent length.
3.5 Stars
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Pessoa Da Vinha Reserva Douro 2010
Douro, Portugal$12.45
Impressive complexity with a graphite note reminiscent of high quality cabernet. This is very hard to beat for the money.
3.5 Stars
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