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Montirius Garrigues Vacqueyras 2010, Ac
Rhône, France$27.00
A solid, well-made Vacqueyras, significantly better than the '09 I tried last week, which must have been an off-bottle. Dominated by smooth ripe red fruit (grenache), this red is actually quite approachable and at its peak right now. It doesn't seem to have as much of that South Rhone character (garrigue, black pepper) as other reds from the region (or even from their own Le Clos bottling) nor the depth of the best wines in the region (hence the sub-90 pt score), yet the wine is certainly very delicious. Drink now or over the next couple of years. Tasted Nov 14/14.
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Rocca Di Castagnoli Chianti Classico 2011, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$19.95
Bright and lively CC here, with vibrant sour cherry and red currant fruits supported by firm acidity and well-judged tannin. Oak is a non-issue, and the wine remains faithful to its Tuscan roots. For fans of real Sangiovese. Nicely done. Serve with a slight chill. For drinking now or should hold a few years. Tasted Oct 2014.
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Bonterra Merlot 2008, Mendocino County
California, Usa$19.95
A rather un-Californian merlot. No sense of cloying cherry-cough-syrupy flavours that we often see in Californian reds at the LCBO, rather this wine strikes me as more St. Emilion. Bright red fruit, with notes of earth, and herbs, with good acidity and a dry firm finish. From organic grapes to boot. Very fine merlot. Drink now or can hold for a few years. Nice price too. Tasted March 2012.
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Château Du Cèdre Cahors 2009
Southwest, France$21.95
Very fine Cahors here, that has mellowed very nicely and is drinking well now. While Malbec isn't used much in Bordeaux these days, the comparison with a fine red Bordeaux seems most appropriate. This is all about balance, structure and finesse, not in your face over ripe fruit. Fine wine at its peak now but should how several more years. Tasted April 2017.
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Finca Villacreces Pruno 2011
Ribera Del Duero, Spain$21.95
Densely fruited yet remarkably fresh and vibrant. Oak is well in check, fine acidity, well structured. Everything here is in excellent balance. Very nicely done. drinking well now but can easily hold a few years. Tasted Sep 2014.
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San Lorenzo Bramante Brunello Di Montalcino 2007
Tuscany, Italy$38.75
Quite a traditionally styled Brunello, with all sorts of evolved flavours running from dried fruits, leather, old wood and nuts. Bolstered by softening tannin and crisp Sangiovese acidity, the wine is still holding in nicely, That said, I would err on the side of caution and drink fairly soon, it seems to be at its peak now. Lovely stuff. Tasted Oct 2016.
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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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Domaine Du Grand Montmirail Vacqueyras 2009, Ac
Rhône, France$24.95
65% Grenache and 35% Syrah according to several websites, this Vacqueyras could almost be mistaken for a North Rhone. Crisp dark fruit, with lots of spice and black pepper, perhaps owing to its relatively high syrah component or perhaps a slightly cooler site. Whatever, this is an intriguing and vibrant red, with fine complexity and good structure. Drinking nicely at 6 years of age, there is no rush to drink this, it should keep another 5. Well worth $25. Tasted Oct 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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Capanna Brunello Di Montalcino 2006
Tuscany, Italy$45.95
Fully mature now, but not over-the-hill by any means....in fact, this is still a vibrant Brunello. Aged in large Slavonian oak vats, this leans toward the traditional style of Brunello. which is a good thing in my view. Fruit is still vibrant red cherry, now leaning a bit more to dried fruits than it might have in its youth. Good complexity and length and still a bit of tannin on the finish. Excellent at nearly 20 years of age! Tasted June 2026.
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