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Château Grand Escalion Safranée 2018, Ap Costières De Nîmes, Rhône
Rhône, France$14.95
A flavourful spicy red from the south Rhone. Very typical of the region, with lots of rich, ripe fruit and notes of local herbs. Not particularly complex or long finishing but perfectly in line with its $15 price tag. Quite delicious. For near term consumption, Tasted March 2021.
3.0 Stars
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Grosset Création Cairanne Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2017, A.O.C. Cairanne
Rhône, France$17.95
Inexpensive for the appellation, this Cairanne is a soft, authentic CdR, with typical herb/spice-infused dark fruit. While not particularly complex, it is enjoyable, if a bit blunt. Solid value for $18. Fine bbq wine for this summer. Tasted May 2021.
3.0 Stars
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Foncalieu Prestige Fitou 2019, A.P.
Languedoc, France$12.95
I don't think that I have ever seen a Fitou at such a low price at the LCBO. The dark fruit is backed by notable herbs and notes of black pepper. Oak is non-existent (likely since it was not aged in oak), and decent complexity and length. $12.95? Really?? This might be the value of the year at Vintages. Really good wine! Tasted Aug 2021.
3.0 Stars
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Fattoria Di Piazzano Ventoso Sangiovese 2019, I.G.T. Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$17.00
A little brett on the nose, but nothing off-putting in my bottle, This Sangiovese certainly leans toward the more rustic side of the grape's expression, but there is no doubting its origin, Sour cherry, a bit of cured meat, some dried fruit and brisk tannin and acidity on the finish. I'd opt to drink this sooner than later, but interesting wine if not to everyone's taste. Tasted May 2022.
3.0 Stars
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Vineland Estates Cabernet Franc 2007, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$14.95
A step up from the un-inspiring 2005, this is a pleasing, if unexceptional Cabernet Franc. A very easy wine to sip, but now starting to be produced with what seems to me to be a touch of residual sugar. The 2002 was superior in my mind. Still, decent value, especially in light of the plethora of $40+ reds coming out of niagara these days.
2.5 Stars
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Cave Spring Riesling Dry 2007, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$14.95
Cave Spring Riesling's have been no-brainer purchases for as long as I can remember and this is no exception. Crisp, pure citrus flavours. Light-bodied with fine acidity makes this perfect summer sipping. While labelled "dry", there is a tocuh of well-judged residual sugar which keeps the wine from becoming too austere. Much better than the more expensive 07 Calamus Riesling I had a few weeks ago. Drink now or will hold several years.
2.5 Stars
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Peninsula Ridge Merlot 2007, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$14.95
Tasted at the winery with winemaker JP Colas. Good ripe fruit, well-juedged oak, supported by fine tannin. More French than new World (no surprise, thankfully) . A nicely balanced Merlot showing Niagara's potential with this great (in the right hands). Excellent value for $15.
2.5 Stars
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Cave Spring Pinot Noir 2007, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$18.95
A pleasant surprise...Cave Spring often misses the mark on their reds. Light-to medium bodied, with nicely ripened red fruti, a bit of earth and some structure which is often sadly lacking in Niagara pinots. I'd recommend holding a year or two to allow the tannin to soften but drinkable now. A good effort and decent value as far as pinot noir is concerned.
2.5 Stars
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Terres D'avignon Cardinalices Côtes Du Rhône 2007, Ac
Rhône, France$13.95
I do love a good Cotes du Rhone. this, unfortuantely, is not a particularly good one. While it has some of the spicy dark berry fruit I love from the south Rhone, it is essentially over-ripe, a touch oxidized with even a touch of residual sugar. Not a bad wine, but a couple of more $ can usually get you a better wine from this region. drink ASAP.
2.5 Stars
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Messias Late Bottled Vintage Port 2004, Doc Douro, Btld. 2012
Douro, Portugal$18.95
Notes of prune, and dried raisins with notes of oxidation. Really, I tiresome wine to taste and provides little enjoyment. Drink now if you have to or make it into a port sauce for your next bbq steak. Tasted Oct 2011.
2.5 Stars
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