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Crasto Vinho Tinto 2010, Doc Douro
Portugal$15.95
Deeply coloured with notable floral aromas. Approachable, with delicious dark berry fruit and perhaps a hint of sweetness. The 2010 vintage of this perennial favourite of mine seems a bit less complex and structured than prior vintages, and the finish is just a bit clipped. Still, this shows good regional authenticity and is good value. Tasted April 2013.
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Perrin Réserve 2010, Ac Côtes Du Rhône
Rhône, France$15.95
Soft, inviting, with ripe fruit (leaning toward the red berry spectrum), notes of herbs and pepper. Very typical Cotes du Rhone and very enjoyable. One of the best Reserve CdR from Perrin that I have tasted and a very good value. Be sure to serve it slightly cool. Tasted July 2012.
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Ogier Heritages Cotes Du Rhone 2010
Rhône, France$14.95
A value-priced Cotes du Rhone from the LCBO general list. Good red fruit, with notes of pepper and herbs. Very decent complexity and regional character for a $13 wine. Ready to drink or can hold short term. Very fine value. Tasted May 2012.
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Castaño La Casona Monastrell 2011, Yecla
Spain$9.65
Nice fruit, with pronounced herbal notes and spice. A dead ringer for a Cotes Du Rhone. A bit simple and not the depth of more expensive examples, but nice value at just $9. Certainly a worthy wine for those on a budget. Tasted April 2013.
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Tamaya Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Limari Valley
Limari Valley, Chile$14.95
Remember "Spinal Tap": "How much blacker could this be? ..none more black". That describes the colour of this wine. Beyond that is a ripe, but balanced Cab that is complex, firm and balanced and tastes more like Bordeaux than most Parkerized reds from Bordeaux. Turns a bit lean on the finish but this is quite a mouthful for $15. Tasted Nov 2012.
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Domaine Puig Parahy Cuvée Georges 2010, Ac Côtes De Roussillon
Languedoc, France$17.95
Juicy, bright red fruit, with noted local herbs and pepper. Good concentration, a bit more sweet than the '07, and it does just have an ok finish. Still, a most enjoyable wine despite the additional $2 gouge courtesy of our wine monoploy. Tasted Nov 2012.
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Leone De Castris Maiana Salice Salentino 2009, Doc
Puglia, Italy$14.95
Big, ripe red from Puglia with notes of dried fruit, spice and leather. A bit rustic, sure, but I loved the authenticity of the wine. Nice depth and finish for a wine of about $14. A great wine to take the chill off a cold winter day. Tasted. Dec 2012.
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Abad Dom Bueno Mencía 2008, Do Bierzo
Galicia, Spain$16.95
I disagree with JS and SA. To my taste, this wine is still very much alive and showing no negative signs of age (bottle variation?). The fruit is bright and vibrant, and while the tannin is noted, it is not obtrusive. The finish is just average to good, but its only a $16 bottle of wine. Nice value. Tasted Nov 2013.
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Cave Spring Riesling 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$14.95
A no-brainer purchase in Riesling year in and year out. The '11 version is light-bodied but has plenty of flavour. Lemony citrus flavours with hints of peaches. The wine has just the perfect touch of residual sweetness to balance the Riesling acidity. Delicious now, will hold a few years. A fine value, as always. Tasted Nov 2013.
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Mezzomondo Negroamaro 2011, Salento, Puglia
Puglia, Italy$8.95
A simple but very tasty little red from Puglia. Bright red cherry flavours with brisk acidity and even some support from fine tannin. Agree with JS, best with a slight chill and with simple Italian fare. Fine value. Tasted Feb 2014.
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