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La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2020, Ap
Rhône, France$25.95
Organic GSM blend, in a stupidly heavy bottle. Medium-bodied, with more subtle flavour profile than expected, this is still a delicious fairly complex wine with light tannin and crisp acidity. 15% abv goes nearly unnoticed. For near term consumption. Tasted Dec 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Domaine De Carobelle Vacqueyras 2021, A.P.
Rhône, France$23.25
Solid southern Rhone from the Vacqueyras region. Just missing some of the complexity and wildness I associate with this region. For near(er) term consumption (in the next couple of years). Tasted Jan 2025.
4.0 Stars
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Wynns Coonawarra Estate The Siding Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Coonawarra, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$24.95
Now that Wynns black label cab has (justifiably) risen in price (now $45), we now have this Siding Cab from Wynns filling in the mid-$20 price point. And a stellar red it is. Fresh, balance, complex with such well-integrated oak that one hardly notices. Sneaky tannin comes along on the long finish. Certainly fine to drink now, but should age for several years....in fact, hold off 12-18 months if you can. Really excellent. Tasted July 2024. I have never been to Australia...one day perhaps.
4.0 Stars
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Ambrogio E Giovanni Folonari Chianti Classico Riserva Docg Nozzole 2019
Tuscany, Italy$24.95
A very fine Chianti Classico Riserva, I think the first I have had from this producer. Authentically Sangiovese, with those dusty tannins, bright acidity and cherry fruit. Long, complex finish. Fine drinking now, but no rush, this should hold a few years, tasted Feb 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Planeta Frappato 2021, D.O.C. Sicilia Vittoria
Sicily, Italy$24.95
Very good frappato, much in the lighter pinot noir style. All in the red fruit spectrum, like cranberry and tart cherry, with hints of smokiness in the mix. Light bodied but fine flavour intensity and complexity. For near term drinking. tasted Feb 2024.
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Tasca D'almerita Regaleali Bianco 2021, D.O.C. Sicilia
Sicily, Italy$17.95
Another stellar white from Sicily. Perfect for summer sipper or with fish. Tasted Jul 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Alpha Estate Turtles Single Vineyard Malagouzia 2022, P.G.I. Florina
Greece$19.95
Rich and a bit exotic (from a North American's point of view), with note tropical fruit notes, hints of orange and peach. Crisp, yet a bit waxy as David notes. Superb white, hell, superb wine period. Really wish that I had bought a few more for these warm summer days. Great price too. Greece rules! Tasted June 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Pieropan Ruberpan Valpolicella Superiore 2019, D.O.C.
Veneto, Italy$31.95
Impressive Valpolicella, vastly superior to most of the swill in this category. Complex red fruit, with some herbal notes and backed by nicely judged wood. Good stuff. Tasted Apr 2025.
4.0 Stars
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Tawse Growers Blend Cabernet Franc 2020, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$29.95
Atypical Cab Franc here, with little of the herbal notes often found in Niagara Cab Francs. Now doubt, this is largely due to the long, warm, dry 2020 vintage. Ripe, red fruit-dominated (raspberry) with oak seemlessly folded in to the flavour profile. Firm but silky tannin on the finish. A very nicely done red here from Tawse that seems to be at peak drinking now.
4.0 Stars
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Glenelly Glass Collection Merlot 2018, W.O. Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$16.95
Solid merlot from Glenelly, fairly priced. No need to age, just drink and enjoy. Tasted May 2023.
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