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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.
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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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Cusumano Nero D'Avola 2014
Sicily, Italy$10.95
Fresh, lively, good fruit and depth for the money. Fine value.
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Cave Spring Riesling 2013, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$15.95
A light and lively Riesling. Citrus and apricot flavours, with well-judged hint of sweetness balanced by palate-clensing Riesling acidity. Super patio sipper on a hot day and a fine value. Buying a Cave Spring Riesling is about as sure a thing as there is in the wine industry. Tasted June 2016.
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Elderton High Altitude Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Barossa, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$13.75
A mix of sweet and sour, with little varietal character. Not bad, just not particularly good. Unrecognizable as Cab Sauv. Glad that I only paid $14 on sale, I'd be really annoyed if I paid the full $20 for this. Tasted Nov 2015.
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Feudo Arancio Nero D'Avola 2013, Doc Sicilia
Sicily, Italy$13.95
Straightforward pleasant and fresh Nero. Herbal and spicy notes support the nicely ripened fruit. Wood plays only plays a minor role. Finishes with pleasantly crisp acidity. As it shuld be, a versatile summer food wine. Good value. Tasted June 2015.
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Château Fardel-laurens Cuvée Ardoise 2012, Ac Faugères
Languedoc, France$13.25
Nicely made, unencumbered by wood, just pure, southern French fruit. Not a big wine, this is more medium bodied with no excess fat. Lean and crisp, but no less good for it. Tasted Oct 2016.
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Pierre-luc Bouchaud Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine 2013, Ac, Sur Lie
Loire, France$15.95
Light-bodied, crisp and fresh. Slightly lean citrus fruit, dry, with a minerally after-tasted. Nothing complex, but a most appealing summer wine. Nicely done and a good value. Tasted July 2014.
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Château Godard Bellevue 2011, Ac Côtes De Bordeaux Francs
Bordeaux, France$19.50
A lighter-bodied right bank Bordeaux, in keeping with the vintage and appellation. Red fruit (cranberry comes to mind), along with some herbal/vegetal notes (from the cab franc perhaps). Simple, fresh acidity, well-enough made. Decent value. No point ageing. Tasted March 2016.
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Boutari Naoussa Xinomavro 2013, Naoussa
Naoussa, Greece$11.75
As always, this is an outstanding value. Good backbone of acidity and tannin, with delicious dried cherry/tart red fruit. I tend to prefer the freshness of this over the more mature 09 that I had earlier this year. Certainly should keep a few years, but really nice now. $14 on release, now reduce to under $12. A steal. Tasted June 2016.
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