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Gaïa De Château Puybarbe 2019, Ac Côtes De Bourg
Bordeaux, France$15.95
So refreshing to taste a Bordeaux that is not overwhelmed by masses of oak and tannin. This cheeky little right-banker is mostly Merlot as one would expect, but with a significant dose of Cab Sauv. Ripe and delicious, with no hard edges and a fine finish. Clever stuff indeed and now I wish that I had bottle a few more bottles at $16. Drinking well now, should hold a couple or fe more year or thereabouts. Tasted Jun 2024.
3.0 Stars
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Cecchi Storia Di Famiglia Chianti Classico 2019, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$17.95
A bit lower acidity than some CC but has the requisite red fruit, light tannin and decent depth. Smooth and tasty, a solid wine for the money. Not for ageing, more near term consumption, Tasted Aug 2022.
3.0 Stars
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Croix De Bonpas Côtes Du Rhone Villages 2019, A.C.
Rhône, France$17.95
A well-made, smooth Cotes du Rhone, with no rough edges. No great depth or complexity but lots of south Rhone character and balance. All to easy to sip. Not for ageing, enjoy this year to capture that fruit. Tasted April 2022.
3.0 Stars
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Château De La Chapelle 2018, Sustainable, Ac Blaye Côtes De Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France$20.95
Solid right-bank merlot-based red. Nice balance or flavours and oak, For drinking now through 2025. Tasted Oct 2022.
3.0 Stars
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Rémy Ferbras Terre De Mistral Plan De Dieu Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2018, Ap
Rhône, France$15.95
Great value in south Rhone red. Tasted Nov 2022
3.0 Stars
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Cabriz Colheita Selecionada 2020, Doc Dão
Dão, Portugal$13.95
A rarity these days,,,,a good wine at Vintages for $15. An easy-going but distinctive red from the Dao, a wine that always seems to be delicious. I like the balanced flavours, acidity and overall drinkability, Just 13% abv. Easy multi-bottle purchase. Tasted Oct 2023.
3.0 Stars
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Navascués Enología Cutio Garnacha 2019, D.O. Cariñena
Aragón, Spain$14.25
A delicious Full-bodied red made from blend of garnacha and cariñena. Loads of big ripe fruit and hints of herbs, not too far off a Cotes du Rhone. Picked up on sale at about $14, a steal. Not for keeping, just chill a bit and enjoy in the next 12 months or so. Tasted Sep 2024.
3.0 Stars
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Evel Tinto 2019, Doc Douro
Douro, Portugal$14.95
A great value from the Douro. Dense fruit, good structure, solid finish. Fine to drink now or hold short term. At $15, hard to beat. Tasted May 2024.
3.0 Stars
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Mas De Daumas Gassac Moulin De Gassac Guilhem 2022, Igp Pays D'hérault
Languedoc, France$12.75
Easy going, fruity, with notable regional herbs, light tannins. To me, the acids seemed a bit out of whack, but maybe it me that is out of whack. Good value, in any case. Tasted May 2024.
3.0 Stars
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Casa Santos Lima Quid Pro Quo Red 2021, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Vegan
Alentejo, Portugal$11.95
Full-bodied, lots of flavour, not particularly complex but what do you want for a tenner and a tooney? Nice herbal twist to the ripe fruit, but detracting just a bit is a hint of sweetness on the finish (8g/L according to the LCBO website). Still, well worth buying for a cheap bbq wine. Tasted Jul 2024.
3.0 Stars
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