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Boutari Naoussa Xinomavro 2013, Naoussa
Naoussa, Greece$11.75
As always, this is an outstanding value. Good backbone of acidity and tannin, with delicious dried cherry/tart red fruit. I tend to prefer the freshness of this over the more mature 09 that I had earlier this year. Certainly should keep a few years, but really nice now. $14 on release, now reduce to under $12. A steal. Tasted June 2016.
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Domaine Houchart Red 2013, Ac Côtes De Provence
Languedoc, France$13.25
I found this to be lean and somewhat lacking in fruit. Simple, forgettable. A bit disappointing. An off-bottle? Tasted Feb 2016.
3.0 Stars
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Rocca Della Macìe Vernaiolo Chianti 2011, Tuscany
Tuscany, Italy$12.95
The 2012 vintage. A simple, fresh chianti. Relatively light-bodied, with typical red cherry fruit and noteable acidity - just as one would expect from a basic chianti. A very good match to pasta and meat sauce or pizza. Not a bad value, but I do wish that the LCBO would price this in the $10-12 range as was intended. Drink now. Tasted Nov 2013.
3.0 Stars
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Cono Sur Bicicleta Chardonnay 2015
Central Valley, Chile$11.65
A nice, easy going fresh chardonnay, without pretension. Clean, crisp and ripe -alot of flavour for the money. Super value. Happy to drink this any warm summer evening. Tasted June 2016.
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Campo Viejo Reserva 2010, Rioja
Spain$18.45
A solid Rioja here. Fresh red berry fruits, with noted smokey and spicy flavours from the oak. While the oak makes its presence felt, it is in good balance with the fruit so it doesn't taste like you are licking the floor of a sawmill. Fine depth and complexity. Fairly priced at $17.95, but on sale right now for $15.95, making this a fine value indeed. For Rioja fans, worth picking up a few bottles at the discounted price for sure Tasted April 2016.
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Tiago Cabaço Premium White 2014, Vinho Regional Alentejano
Alentejo, Portugal$12.75
A very pleasant white here from Alentejano. Floral and citrus on the nose, leading to fresh flavours of lemons and peaches. Has a slightly creamy texture but with crisp acidity as well. Another super summer sipper from Portugal , and under $13, you couldn't ask for more. Tasted June 2016.
3.0 Stars
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Stefano Farina Solers Le Bocce 2011, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$13.75
A supple, easy IGT red. Soft, approachable, simple. Red cherry fruit, hint of vanilla. Lacks the vibrancy of many superior Sangiovese-based reds but this represents decent enough value on sale at under $14. Tasted Aug 2016.
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E. Guigal Côtes Du Rhône 2012
Rhône, France$20.95
Ever reliable Guigal has again produced a good, authentic Cotes du Rhone. Soft, approachable, with a solid core of fruit. along with typical notes of black pepper and herbs. Yet, I feel that the '12 is a notch or two behind the '11. Not as complex and a bit rustic. Good, no doubt, but not compelling value at $20 (I picked up on sale for $17). Tasted Aug 2016.
3.0 Stars
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D'angelo Sacravite 2013, Igt Basilicata
Italy$11.75
A bit rustic and oxidative, but brimming with flavour and character. Remarkable depth and complexity for $16. A polarizing wine I suspect, but one well worth trying if you want something a bit different. Tasted May 2017.
3.0 Stars
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Tsantali Rapsani 2014, Macedonia
Greece$7.25
Picked up for a de-list price of just over $7, this is a fine red from Greece. A bit slim, but with good complexity - sour cherries, cranberries, dried fruit and quite long finishing with some pleasant bitterness. Really impressed - this was $7? Wish I bought a few more. A shame that this was de-listed. Tasted July 2018.
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