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Henry Of Pelham Cabernet Merlot 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$14.95
Medium bodied red blend (the two caberents + merlot). Ripe red fruits, hint of herbeceousness, oak playing a well-judged supporting role. A bit of tannin and pleasant acidity on the solid finish. In short, a very well-made Niagara red at a very fair price. Tasted July 2014.
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Catedral Dao Reserva Red 2010, Dao
Dão, Portugal$10.85
The 2012 vintage:
A simple, rustic Dao red. Ripe red fruit, a bit of herbs in the background and decent supporting tannin. Perhaps the acid is a bit out of balance but I'm nitpicking at the price. Fine value for everyday drinking. Portugal yet again is a source of super values. tasted Jan 2016.
3.0 Stars
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Vila Regia 2013, Douro Valley, Portugal
Portugal$7.95
Awful wine. The smell (yes, smell, not aromas) were off-putting and the taste was even worse. Words fail me. The worst wine I have had in 15 years, no exaggeration. Would have scored it lower if I could. I don't think that this is a single bottle issue, though I hope it was. Tasted and spit out May 2015.
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Casa Da Passarella Somontes Red 2010, Doc Dão
Dão, Portugal$13.95
Portugal continues to produce some great values. This is a fresh wine, with plenty of character. An interesting blend of bright fruits, herbal notes and some of the evergreen/pine notes that DL notes. I find the oak nicely balanced. A fine value at $13.95, I recall buying this one sale at the local Vintages for just over $11...not many wines that are this good for that low price. Tasted May 2015.
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Elcione 2011, Igt Umbria
Umbria, Italy$15.75
A solid and dense merlot -cabernet blend from Umbria. Firm tannin, ripe black fruits, hints of spice but deft oak treatment. Needs big protein at the table to balance that tannin. This should keep for a while but fine now too. Excellent value on deal at under $16. Tasted Oct 2016.
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Concha Y Toro Trio Reserva 2012, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$14.95
A fairly simple, but very pleasant Chilean red. Bright red fruits with some leafiness and bell pepper (perhaps from the Cab franc). Perhaps a tiny bit sweetish, though that is to be expected in mass produced wines these days. Still, a decent red. Tasted Dec 2014.
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Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages Combes Aux Jacques 2013
Beaujolais, France$17.95
As intended, an easy drinking red, with strawberry/red cherry notes along with some woodsy/smoky notes. Finishes with just a touch of tannin. Chill a bit. Tasted Jan 2016.
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Cave Spring Estate Bottled Chardonnay Musqué 2013, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$17.95
Pleasantly floral white, with ripe apricot/peach flavours, a hint of residual sugar and balancing acidity. Perfect summer wine. Great match to a spicy Asia beef dish. Picked up on sale for just over $12, a great deal. For current consumption.
3.0 Stars
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Muga Rosé 2014, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$14.95
A very appealing rose from the ever reliable Muga. Light, bright fresh strawberry fruit, with hints of citrus fruit. Crisp acidity and just a hint of sweetness. Fun, tasty wine, just as a rose should be. Worth having a few on hand for those warm summer days, especially at $14. Tasted July 2015.
3.0 Stars
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Hermanos Lurton Verdejo 2014, Do Rueda
Rueda, Spain$15.95
The comparison to warm climate Sauvignon Blanc is quite apt here. Along with the citrus-y notes are some tropical fruit flavours. More weight and flesh that cooler climate whites, this nevertheless has good acidity. A delicious white. Tasted Feb 2016.
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