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Glenelly Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$18.95
Oodles of flavour here, really big wine. But the fruit is, to my taste, veering into the overripe region. Others will like this more than I. Tasted Dec 2024,
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Famille Perrin Les Christins Vacqueyras 2018, A.C.
Rhône, France$24.95
Solid, well made Vacqueyras here from the ever reliable Perrin family. Rich, ripe, yet balanced with dark fruiit, herbs, and a hint of olives. Drink now or hold a few years. Tasted May 2022.
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Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2018, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$34.95
Modern Sangiovese (aka super Tuscan), but without losing its Tuscan identity. Complex, intense, with oak dialed in very nicely. Crisp acidity and young tannin are noted on the finish. I feel like this could use another 12-18 months mellow a bit. Nice indeed. Tasted Aug 2022.
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Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Riserva Chianti Classico 2018, Docg Tuscany
Tuscany, Italy$20.95
Decent if unexciting CCR. Seems a little middle of the road, without the vibrant flavours of the '15. Better with food. Tasted June 2023.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cafaggio Chianti Classico Docg 2022, Panzano
Tuscany, Italy$21.95
A very fine Chianti Classico from Cafaggio, with properly tart red fruits, dusty tannin and fine acidity. Concentration and length are very good indeed. Depth of flavours is as well. Drinking well now but I thinking holding another 12-18 months would show even better. Should hold to the end of the decade. Tasted June 2025.
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Laberinto Cenizas Mezcla Tinta 2018, D.O. Colbún, Valle Del Maule
Maule Valley, Chile$20.75
Excellent Chilean red, with lovely balance between the fruit, minimal oak intervention, tannin and acid. Great complexity and length and I like the hints of herbs. Outstanding value. Tasted May 2023.
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Chateau Du Gazin Canon Fronsac 2018, A.C. Fronsac
Bordeaux, France$21.25
Ripe and almost lush, soft and cuddly like a teddy bear. A solid right-banker if a little faceless. I'd say that this is near or at its peak, I see little to be gained by holding this for an extended period of time. Tasted May 2023.
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