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Quinta De Ventozelo Lbv Port 2003, Late Bottled Vintage, Doc Douro Bottle
Quinta De Ventozelo Lbv Port 2003, Late Bottled Vintage, Doc Douro
Portugal
$17.95

Very ripe and sweet with notes of dark berries and dates, with a backbone of fine tannin. Very easy and delicious to drink but can hold for a few years.

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Vila Regia 2010, Douro Valley, Portugal Bottle
Vila Regia 2010, Douro Valley, Portugal
Portugal
$7.95

Simple red, with simple red fruit flavours and a touch of vanilla, Rather hollow with a very sour, thankfully short finish. About what one might expect from a $8 wine. Drink now. Tasted March 2012.

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Trapiche Astica Sauvignon/Semillon 2011, Cuyo Bottle
Trapiche Astica Sauvignon/Semillon 2011, Cuyo
Argentina
$7.95

60-40 Sauvignon-Semillon blend. Clean, crisp, with notes of citrus, tree fruit and gooseberry. The sauvignon blanc character really shines though. Good complexity and length for so little $. Remarkable value. Tasted Jan 2013.

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Poderi San Lazzaro Podere 72 2009, Doc Rosso Piceno Superiore Bottle
Poderi San Lazzaro Podere 72 2009, Doc Rosso Piceno Superiore
Marche, Italy
$15.10

Very ripe fruit, with some notes of dried fruit and earth. Failry dense on the palate with firm tannin on the finish. Alot going on in this wine, though it doesn't quite strike the right balance. Enjoyable in any case, it would be interesting to taste this in a year or two to see if the wine improves (and if the fruit holds). Tasted Aug 2012.

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Citra Pinot Grigio 2012, Osco Bottle
Citra Pinot Grigio 2012, Osco
Italy
$8.95

Crisp, clean young white, with notes of citrus fruits. Decent length. A nice patio sipper that won't break the bank. Drink now, Tasted August 3013.

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Gotin Del Risc Mencia 2010, Bierzo Bottle
Gotin Del Risc Mencia 2010, Bierzo
Galicia, Spain
$15.95

Solid mencia here, medium bodied with dark red fruits and will balanced oak. A bit of spice and dried meats. Not particularly complex and the finish tends to fade a bit quickly but a pleasant wine, and reasonably priced. Tasted April 2015.

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Quinta Das Amoras Colheita Seleccionada 2006, Vinho Regional Estremadura Bottle
Quinta Das Amoras Colheita Seleccionada 2006, Vinho Regional Estremadura
Portugal
$12.95

"Multi-awars winning" claims Vintages ..well, I'd certainly hate to taste the wines at those competitions that lost. This wine lacks depth and intensity amd is devoid of any character. The finish fades quickly. At $13, it's no bargain. If you are looking for a good Portuguese red for not too much cash, spend the extra $2 on Crasto or $3 more will get you Duas Quintas Tinto.

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Chatons Du Cedre Cahors 2008, Cahors Bottle
Chatons Du Cedre Cahors 2008, Cahors
Southwest, France
$13.95

Not really sure why I bought this wine - must have been on sale. That is not to say that I don't like wines from Cahors. this particular wine was ok. Soft, approachable, with relatively simple red berry fruit and a touch of spice. Nothing remarkable, just ok.

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Domaine Saint Pierre Vacqueyras 2005, Ac Bottle
Domaine Saint Pierre Vacqueyras 2005, Ac
Rhône, France
$24.95

Based on Mr Parker's notes, I expected a massive blockbuster, While ripe and pure, this wine is extremely well balanced - not in-your-face at all, It is a textbook South Rhone red, with nothing out of place, soft tannin and a long finish. A joy to taste. Drink now or in the next few years.

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The Winery Of Good Hope Chenin Blanc 2009, Wo Stellenbosch Bottle
The Winery Of Good Hope Chenin Blanc 2009, Wo Stellenbosch
South Africa
$13.99

Floral nose, with lots of citrus and a bit of honeyon the palate. Oak is very subtle. Very decent finish. $12? A no-brainer for summer sipping at that price. Very nice indeed.

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