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Château Boutisse 2010, Ac Saint émilion Grand Cru
Bordeaux, France$33.75
Super right-bank Bdx. Juicy ripe fruit, well judged oak, balanced tannin and acidity. Drinking well now but still several years ahead of it I should think. Fine value compared to the $100+ classified growth reds. Tasted June 2019.
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Le Clos Jordanne Village Reserve Pinot Noir 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$30.00
A bit difficult to judge at this point as I found that the tannin to still be a bit firm. Quite close on the nose, this took some time to open up (and never really did, aromatically). On the palate, fairly complex flavours of red cherries, tart cranberries with a hint of some from the barrel ageing. A bitter note also crept in. A bit of over-extraction? A well-made cool-climate pinot, but I'd suggest another 12-18months in bottle. Taste May 2015.
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Summers Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Calistoga, Napa Valley
California, Usa$34.95
A very nicely ripened and balanced Napa cab. No resorting to heavy wood treatment, over-extraction or residual sweetness to impress. This is the kind of cabernet that California can do so well in the right hands. Lovely to drink now, can hold 5 more years. In the context of premium Cali wine, this represents fine value. Tasted Jan 2016.
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Bel Echo Pinot Noir By Clos Henri 2012
Marlborough, New Zealand$22.95
This pinot walks a fine line between new and old world. Riper than most Burgundian pinot, with bright ripe red cherry and cranberry notes, backed by hints of smokiness. There is even a hint of sweetness, but it is all balanced by fine acidity, a good structure and an earthiness common to a red Burg. Fine depth and complexity here. This represents very good value for the quality delivered. Amazingly, there is still a good amount available at several Vintages as of Nov 1 2014.
4.0 Stars
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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Coonawarra, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$27.95
Not much to add to the other reviews. This is a superb and balanced Cabernet. Bordeaux can only dream to produce a wine at this quality for under $30. Decant if drinking now, or better hold for a few more years. Tasted April 2016.
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Giacosa Fratelli Bussia Barolo 2009
Piedmont, Italy$39.95
Typically pale Barolo here, with tart sour cherry flavours, hints of faded flowers and truffles. Complex and still a bit tight, finish with crisp tannin and brisk acidity. I really think that this still needs 2-3 years to hit its peak but lovely now. Tasted Dec 2017.
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Château Haut Selve Réserve 2010, Ac Graves
Bordeaux, France$27.95
Nicely balanced Graves here from the heavily hyped 2010 vintage. Ripe yet properly lean enough (this isn't Napa, you know). Fairly youthful still 7+ years on, with fresh acidity and bright slightly herbal fruit. Oak is nicely folded in save some notable bitterness on the finish (hence the sub 90-pt score). Drinking nicely now, but surely can hold several more years. Tasted Mar 2018.
4.0 Stars
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Quinta Das Carvalhas Touriga Nacional 2011, Doc Douro
Douro, Portugal$21.95
A deeply coloured, big, ripe Touriga Nacional. Fine structure and acidity provide great balance to all the ripe fruit and oak plays a well-judged supporting role. No holes or gaps from start to finish, this is a superb bottle of Douro. Fine drinking now, but surely can hold at least a few more years. Decant for sediment. Tasted March 2018.
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Tawse Sketches Of Niagara Riesling 2014, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$18.95
A fairly rich (for Niagara) Riesling, with citrus, peaches and more citrus. A bit sweeter than I expected, though the cool climate acidity keeps it from tasting cloying. A very fine and more than reasonably priced Riesling. though I do wish it was just a bit drier. tasted Dec 2016.
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Uccelliera Rosso Di Montalcino 2012, Doc
Tuscany, Italy$31.95
Not your everyday simple light Rosso, this Uccelliera is far more serious. Ripe flavours of sweet red cherries, with less of the tart fruit that one often finds in Sangiovese. Still, the finish has that endearing tell-tale acidity. Drink now or hold a few years. Tasted June 2016.
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