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Lavau Vacqueyras 2017, Ac
Rhône, France$26.95
Fine Vacqueyras from Maison Lavau who seem to produce well=made, authentic CdR from several ACs. Frédéric et Benoît are rockin' these days, metaphorically speaking (I have no idea if they play rock n roll). Tasted Nov 2022.
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.
4.0 Stars
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Domaine Des Escaravailles Le Ventabren Cairanne 2016, Ac Rhône
Rhône, France$25.95
A good CdR with typical herb/spice infused fruit yet I was a bit underwhelmed. Very little aromatically and I found the palate a bit austere and angular. No obvious signs of cork taint (eg wet carboard, smelly socks) but it could have been present sufficiently to mute the wine - the insidious nature of TCA. In any case, take my notes/score with a grain of salt as I expect this was a less than pristine bottle. Tasted Mar 2022.
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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Poplar Grove The Legacy 2015, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$60.00
Multi-Bordeaux grape blend aged for 21 months in French oak. That oak is certainly noted yet it has been nicely integrated into the rich ripe fruit. Perhaps a little more new world than old world, but so too are many Bordeaux these days. Seems to be in a good drinking place right now, this is seriously good wine. Tasted Dec 2021.
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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Trius Red The Icon 2018, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Nice texture, smooth and silky. Red fruit, with noted bell pepper and herbal notes. Very notable component of oak, which, to me, robs the wine of some of its character. This is certainly a well-made wine and some will really like this - alas, I am not one. And why could they not simply keep calling this "Trius", instead of adding "The Icon" to the label? Tasted Sep 2022.
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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Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage Port 2015, Douro Superior, Douro Valley
Douro, Portugal$16.95
Fully mature LBV here from Taylor, soft and cuddly. Nice balance between sweetness and acidity, tannin is quite silky. Delicious. Quite clearly designed to be a drink-now (i.e. not for long ageing) LBV. Seems to be priced now at $19 in the LCBO's random-number method of pricing of its general list stock, more than a fair price. This goes on sale fairly regularly (I paid $15.95). I expect that there is a more recent vintage on the shelves now, but Taylor is as sure-fire as they come. Tasted Oct 2021.
4.0 Stars
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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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