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Convey 2016
Priorat, Spain$23.65
Certainly less heavy and extracted than many Priorats, this is actually quite bright and lively. Fruit is nicely ripened with surprisingly good acidity on the finish and supple tannin. Perhaps missing just a bit of complexity to rate higher. From the "Destination Collection", only available at one store and perhaps (as was the case here), if you are really lucky, online at the lcbo's own awful website. Tasted Feb 2020.
4.0 Stars
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Altos De Inurrieta Reserva 2015
Navarra, Spain$25.45
A big rich wine, inky dark in colour.
Flavours are concentrated, very much in the dark berry spectrum, along with some dark chocolate. Finishes with some noted and rather astringent tannin. And that is what detracts from this wine. I'd like to say that one can give it another few years, but I don't think that astringency will ever recede. A good wine to be sure - certainly adventurous, just lacking some charm. Tasted Oct 2022.
4.0 Stars
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Gorghi Tondi Coste A Preola Nero D'avola 2022, Doc Sicilia
Sicily, Italy$17.95
An absolutely delicious Nero D'avola. Not one for long keeping but to be enjoyed in its youthful splendor. $18? A steal. Wish I had bought a few more bottles. Tasted Sep 2025.
4.0 Stars
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Tornatore Nerello Mascalese/Nerello Cappuccio 2017, Doc Etna Rosso
Sicily, Italy$25.95
Very much like the '15, which is to say, a bit angular, austere and thin. Certainly there is some nice red fruit and crisp acidity but lacks complexity and depth and the finish is a bit clipped. Disappointing. I long for the '14. Tasted Aug 2020.
4.0 Stars
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Ambrogio E Giovanni Folonari Chianti Classico Riserva Docg Nozzole 2019
Tuscany, Italy$24.95
A very fine Chianti Classico Riserva, I think the first I have had from this producer. Authentically Sangiovese, with those dusty tannins, bright acidity and cherry fruit. Long, complex finish. Fine drinking now, but no rush, this should hold a few years, tasted Feb 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Wynns Coonawarra Estate The Siding Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Coonawarra, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$24.95
Now that Wynns black label cab has (justifiably) risen in price (now $45), we now have this Siding Cab from Wynns filling in the mid-$20 price point. And a stellar red it is. Fresh, balance, complex with such well-integrated oak that one hardly notices. Sneaky tannin comes along on the long finish. Certainly fine to drink now, but should age for several years....in fact, hold off 12-18 months if you can. Really excellent. Tasted July 2024. I have never been to Australia...one day perhaps.
4.0 Stars
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Domaine De Carobelle Vacqueyras 2021, A.P.
Rhône, France$23.25
Solid southern Rhone from the Vacqueyras region. Just missing some of the complexity and wildness I associate with this region. For near(er) term consumption (in the next couple of years). Tasted Jan 2025.
4.0 Stars
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Peller Estates Private Reserve Cabernet Franc 2017, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$23.75
Medium bodied, with ripe red fruit, but still with a little typical cool climate vegetal/herbeceous notes. Oak certainly makes an appearance but is nicely integrated into the flavour profile. This is a very good Niagara Cab Franc from Peller, No need to age, though no rush either. Tasted Feb 2020.
4.0 Stars
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Trius Red (The Icon) 2016, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$24.95
This is a solid cool climate Bordeaux blend. Fruit is decently ripened thanks to the hot, drought 2016 vintage, but still with the tell-tale green pepper/vegetal component like many Niagara Bordeaux blends. Oak is well integrated and the finish is solid. A very good wine, just not a 90+ pointer for me. Tasted Sept 2019.
4.0 Stars
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La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2020, Ap
Rhône, France$25.95
Organic GSM blend, in a stupidly heavy bottle. Medium-bodied, with more subtle flavour profile than expected, this is still a delicious fairly complex wine with light tannin and crisp acidity. 15% abv goes nearly unnoticed. For near term consumption. Tasted Dec 2023.
4.0 Stars
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