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Domaine De La Cendrillon Classique Corbières 2015, Ap
Languedoc, France$15.75
Quite distinctive with the local herbal flavours playing such a prominent role in the flavour profile. There is fine fruit there, not at all overly ripened, but you do have to appreciate all that garrigue flavour along side the fruit (and I do!). A bit of tartness on the good finish. Very good value at $18.95, though it appears that the price has been reduced to under $16. Well worth it if you can find a bottle. Tasted July 2020.
4.0 Stars
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Vigna Di Pettineo 2022, D.O.C.G. Cerasuolo Di Vittoria Classico
Sicily, Italy$28.95
Ver ripe, almost over -ripe, with red fruit (cherry, cranberry), oak dialed way back (if there is any(. Silky tannin and a long finish. Detracting a bit is a bit of residual sugar. Drink now. tasted Dec 2025.
4.0 Stars
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Cape Mentelle Trinders Shiraz 2022, Margaret River, Western Australia
Western Australia, Australia$25.25
A rich Shiraz from one of my fav regions in Australia, the Margaret River. With the cooling breezes from the Indian Ocean, the wines from this region always seem to have a fine sense of balance. Case in point here, while this is no North Rhone syrah, neither is it a blowsy Barossa shiraz. Yes, it is rich, but not over the top, with good complexity and a hint of oak. Drink now or in the next 3 yrs. Tasted Sep 2025.
4.0 Stars
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Malivoire Rose Moira 2019, VQA Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Dry, high acid and a bit austere - not in a bad way, though. A hint of red berry fruit but mostly seems a bit more citrus/orchard fruit in flavour. Admittedly, rose is not my favourite style of wine and I probably should have waited for a hot day in June to open this rather than a cool, damp, April evening, Tasted April 2021.
4.0 Stars
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Bachelder Les Villages Niagara Gamay Noir 2018, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario
Ontario, Canada$22.95
Pale, translucent red. Aged in older barrels, this Gamay has only a hint of spice from barrel. Mostly, though, this is all about tart red fruit - currants, sour cherries come to mind. Low tannin with brisk acidity, this is a fine match to light fare from the grill. For near term consumption (i.e. over the next couple of years). Chill in the fridge for 45 minutes to 1 hour before serving. Tasted June 2020.
4.0 Stars
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Barone Ricasoli Brolio Bettino Chianti Classico 2021, D.O.C.G.
Tuscany, Italy$27.95
A rich Chianti Classico, with deep bright red fruit (cherry, cranberry), a solid structure and vibrant acidity. I get hints of some mature flavours as well which indicates to me that this wine may not be one for the longer haul. But it is delicious now, and should be good for the 2-3 years. Tasted Sep 2025.
4.0 Stars
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San Fabiano Calcinaia Chianti Classico Docg 2018
Tuscany, Italy$21.95
Leans more toward the dark fruit spectrum yet still retains its Sangiovese and Tuscan character. Complex, with great acidity and fine structure. Delicious. A superb Chianti Classico.....and was only $22. Drinking now but no rush, should hold a few more years. Tasted Sep 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Malivoire Stouck Farmstead Red 2017, VQA Lincoln Lakeshore
Ontario, Canada$26.95
A Merlot- Cab Sauv blend that has some red fruit peaking out from behind some very notable oak-driven flavours. Fruit seems ripe, with no notable green flavours and there is some crisp acidity on the finish. But, for me, the oak is just too dominant (the American component especially). I will try my second in 3 years or so to se if the oak has faded but I won't hold my breath. Tasted Nov 2020.
4.0 Stars
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Gorghi Tondi Coste A Preola Nero D'avola 2022, Doc Sicilia
Sicily, Italy$17.95
An absolutely delicious Nero D'avola. Not one for long keeping but to be enjoyed in its youthful splendor. $18? A steal. Wish I had bought a few more bottles. Tasted Sep 2025.
4.0 Stars
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Basilica Cafaggio Single Estate Chianti Classico Docg 2022, Panzano
Tuscany, Italy$19.95
A very fine Chianti Classico from Cafaggio, with properly tart red fruits, dusty tannin and fine acidity. Concentration and length are very good indeed. Depth of flavours is as well. Drinking well now but I thinking holding another 12-18 months would show even better. Should hold to the end of the decade. Tasted June 2025.
4.0 Stars
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