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Confidencial Reserva Red 2016, Vinho Regional Lisboa
Lisboa, Portugal$14.95
Super ripe fruit with good density and complexity for the price. Notable herbal component and acidity on the finish. 11 g/l residual sugar. For current consumption. Good value. Tasted Feb 2022.
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Chateau Gaillot Fournier 2015, A.C.
Bordeaux, France$15.95
Light-medium bodied red Bordeaux here, from the excellent 2015. Plenty of crisp red fruit with mild tannin and some pleasant tartness. Not particularly complex, but very well made and, most importantly, rather tasty. And easy multiple bottle purchase Tasted Oct 2021.
3.0 Stars
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Firriato Santagostino Baglio Sorìa Nero D'avola/Syrah 2014, Igt Terre Siciliane
Sicily, Italy$19.95
Solid Nero D'avola-Syrah blend, still very much alive and lively. Medium bodied, with red fruits, a dusting of pepper and a fair note of wood on the finish especially. A defter touch on the oak would have been welcome. Still, a solid enough red giving much pleasure. Tasted Jul 2021.
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Gauchezco Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$16.95
Fairly rich Cab Sauv from the Mendoza. Pleasantly a bit herbal and earthy, with nicely judged oak, tannin and acidity. Quite dense on the palate with good complexity. Gives a lot of pleasure. Super value. Tasted Oct 2021.
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Gabriel Meffre La Châsse Grande Réserve 2016, A.P. Vacqueyras
Rhône, France$19.95
Much like the '15, this is an authentic, no-frills south Rhone red, with plenty of peppery/herb-infused fruit. While not up to better examples of Vacqueyras, it is priced lower, more in line with CdR Villages wines. Seems to be at (not yet beyond) its drinking peak, but best to consume over the next 6-12 months. Delicious wine and good value. Tasted Dec 2021.
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Saint Roch Vieilles Vignes Syrah/Grenache 2018, A.P. Côtes Du Roussillon
Languedoc, France$16.95
Ripe, verging on super-ripe red from the Roussillon. This wine is a consistent sold value loaded with herbs, dark fruit and soft tannin. A bit of alcohol heat detracts on the finish but still a delicious red. Tasted Feb 2022.
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Mastroberardino Mastro 2019, I.G.T.
Campania, Italy$19.95
Light in colour, light in body, light on flavour Meh, Overpriced. Tasted March 2022.
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Michele Chiarlo Il Principe Langhe Nebbiolo 2018, D.O.C.
Piedmont, Italy$23.95
I kind of forgot about this wine in my wine cabinet for the last few years. No harm don, this nebbiolo is doin' just fine. No Barolo of course, but tart, but ripe red fruit flavours, a touch of herbs and supple tannin. The finish has well dialed-in acidity. A pleasant surprise and very delicious. Tasted May 2025.
3.0 Stars
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Gaïa De Château Puybarbe 2019, Ac Côtes De Bourg, Vegan, Sustainable
Bordeaux, France$16.95
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.
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