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Catedral Dao Reserva Red 2010, Dao
Dão, Portugal$10.85
Typical, unmistakable Dao nose of earthy mocha and dried pine needles. Rusticity at a price to match.
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Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2014
Marlborough, New Zealand$19.95
Fruit-forward nose, juicy citrus on the palate, it's easy to understand the popularity of this wine. Fruitier than other Marlboroughs such as the decidedly greener Oyster Bay.
3.0 Stars
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Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Marlborough, New Zealand$16.95
It has the minerality and green pepper aromas I like to find in a Sauvignon Blanc, with a sweet nose that isn't present in the acidic, dry mouth. Lively and drinkable.
3.0 Stars
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Castillo De Almansa Reserva 2009
Spain$12.95
I liked this aromatic, fruity, oaky, dry, lively, tight-tannin delight. Good with BBQ steak, good on its own. Great value.
3.0 Stars
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João Portugal Ramos Loios Red 2013, Vinho Regional Alentejano
Alentejo, Portugal$9.40
I find the nose tempranillo-forward, with that leathery wet tobacco scent; on the palate it's dry, oaky, with mocha notes. Not much spice to it, but there are herbal facets at play, enough to give it complexity. Even though it went up a quarter it's still great value as an accompaniment to stuffed vine leaves or roast lamb with mint.
3.0 Stars
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Kwv Cathedral Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Western Cape, South Africa$15.95
Refined, fruit forward with nicely balanced acidity underlayed by new oak. Remarkable at this price point.
3.0 Stars
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Nederburg Manor House Shiraz 2013, Wo Western Cape
Western Cape, South Africa$16.95
I'm enjoying this fresh, juicy shiraz. The nose is open with no mustiness and the length is herbal and dry with no saltiness. IOW a well-rounded, bright and correct SA shiraz.
3.0 Stars
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Ventisquero Grey Glacier Single Block Carmenère 2012, Trinidad Vineyard, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$19.95
Meets carmenere characteristic requirements: green hot pepper on the nose, but too much astringency on the palate. As John says, correct, but not special.
3.0 Stars
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Robert Oatley Shiraz 2013, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$19.95
Blueberry! Blue robe, blueberry nose, and hot, alcoholic blueberry palate...too alcoholic, too hot, and as David said, too dry and salty on the finish, emphasis on the salty part. Yet, there's something about it....
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