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Poplar Grove The Legacy 2015, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$60.00
Multi-Bordeaux grape blend aged for 21 months in French oak. That oak is certainly noted yet it has been nicely integrated into the rich ripe fruit. Perhaps a little more new world than old world, but so too are many Bordeaux these days. Seems to be in a good drinking place right now, this is seriously good wine. Tasted Dec 2021.
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Tornatore Nerello Mascalese/Nerello Cappuccio 2017, Doc Etna Rosso
Sicily, Italy$25.95
Very much like the '15, which is to say, a bit angular, austere and thin. Certainly there is some nice red fruit and crisp acidity but lacks complexity and depth and the finish is a bit clipped. Disappointing. I long for the '14. Tasted Aug 2020.
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La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2020, Ap
Rhône, France$25.95
Organic GSM blend, in a stupidly heavy bottle. Medium-bodied, with more subtle flavour profile than expected, this is still a delicious fairly complex wine with light tannin and crisp acidity. 15% abv goes nearly unnoticed. For near term consumption. Tasted Dec 2023.
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Domaine Des Escaravailles Le Ventabren Cairanne 2016, Ac Rhône
Rhône, France$25.95
A good CdR with typical herb/spice infused fruit yet I was a bit underwhelmed. Very little aromatically and I found the palate a bit austere and angular. No obvious signs of cork taint (eg wet carboard, smelly socks) but it could have been present sufficiently to mute the wine - the insidious nature of TCA. In any case, take my notes/score with a grain of salt as I expect this was a less than pristine bottle. Tasted Mar 2022.
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Domaine De Carobelle Vacqueyras 2021, A.P.
Rhône, France$23.25
Solid southern Rhone from the Vacqueyras region. Just missing some of the complexity and wildness I associate with this region. For near(er) term consumption (in the next couple of years). Tasted Jan 2025.
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Wynns Coonawarra Estate The Siding Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Coonawarra
South Australia, Australia$24.95
Now that Wynns black label cab has (justifiably) risen in price (now $45), we now have this Siding Cab from Wynns filling in the mid-$20 price point. And a stellar red it is. Fresh, balance, complex with such well-integrated oak that one hardly notices. Sneaky tannin comes along on the long finish. Certainly fine to drink now, but should age for several years....in fact, hold off 12-18 months if you can. Really excellent. Tasted July 2024. I have never been to Australia...one day perhaps.
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Peller Estates Private Reserve Cabernet Franc 2017, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$23.75
Medium bodied, with ripe red fruit, but still with a little typical cool climate vegetal/herbeceous notes. Oak certainly makes an appearance but is nicely integrated into the flavour profile. This is a very good Niagara Cab Franc from Peller, No need to age, though no rush either. Tasted Feb 2020.
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Trius Red (The Icon) 2016, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$24.95
This is a solid cool climate Bordeaux blend. Fruit is decently ripened thanks to the hot, drought 2016 vintage, but still with the tell-tale green pepper/vegetal component like many Niagara Bordeaux blends. Oak is well integrated and the finish is solid. A very good wine, just not a 90+ pointer for me. Tasted Sept 2019.
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Lavau Vacqueyras 2017, Ac
Rhône, France$26.95
Fine Vacqueyras from Maison Lavau who seem to produce well=made, authentic CdR from several ACs. Frédéric et Benoît are rockin' these days, metaphorically speaking (I have no idea if they play rock n roll). Tasted Nov 2022.
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Ambrogio E Giovanni Folonari Chianti Classico Riserva Docg Nozzole 2019
Tuscany, Italy$24.95
A very fine Chianti Classico Riserva, I think the first I have had from this producer. Authentically Sangiovese, with those dusty tannins, bright acidity and cherry fruit. Long, complex finish. Fine drinking now, but no rush, this should hold a few years, tasted Feb 2024.
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