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Ovidio García Esencia Crianza 2009, Do Cigales
Spain$14.25
100% old vine Tempranillo aged 14 months in various types of oak, A complex, quite full-bodied red, with ripe mix and black and red fruits, accented by herbs and just a hint of oak. At 7+ years of age, this wine is at its peak but showing no signs of being over the hill. Fine value indeed. Tasted Oct 2017.
3.5 Stars
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Tabali Vetas Blancas Reserva Especial Cabernet Franc 2014, Limarí Valley
Limari Valley, Chile$16.75
Certainly, this is not anything like Loire or Niagara Cab Franc. More deeply coloured, bigger, richer, riper fruit with little of the greenness that can mar cooler climate examples. I get very little oak flavours, at least nothing that is overbearing and the finish is a bit tannic and with refreshing acidity. No holes or gaps in the flavour profile, this just hangs together so well. Buy a couple of bottles, one for now, one for 2-3 years hence. Tasted Nov 2017.
3.5 Stars
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Errazuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Region De Aconcagua
Chile$19.95
Almost cool climate in its flavour profile, with notable herbeceous/leafy notes alongside crisp blackberry and cassis flavours. Medium bodied, with far less oak intrusion than the '11 I tasted several years ago. Savoury and well-made. Tasted Dec 2018.
3.5 Stars
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Powers Columbia Valley Viognier 2015, Talcott Vineyard, Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley
Washington, Usa$17.95
Clean, crisp Washington state white. Some floral notes on the nose, the palate is dominated by citrus fruit, crisp acidity and a bit of apples. A very good wine, just not remarkably distinctive. But fairly priced. Tasted May 2018.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Lafage Narassa Lieu Dit Côtes Du Roussillon 2014, Ac
Languedoc, France$24.95
Purchased for 15.99 at Premier Wines in Buffalo. Spot-on southern French red, loaded with ripe fruit, black pepper, local herbs, cured meats. Lovely balance and the 15% abv seems unnoticeable. Excellent, and a superb value but the heavy bottle is ridiculous. Tasted Nov 2017.
3.5 Stars
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Stellenrust Peppergrinder's Shiraz 2012, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$16.75
Big, ripe Shiraz from the Cape. Soft and warm, with loads of ultra ripe fruit, hints of black pepper and a fair whack of oak. According to their website, 20-24 months in 95% French/5 % American oak. Seems like more American oak than that, but whatever, it is a bit too strong for my tastes. Lovers of Barossa Valley Shiraz will love this. Tasted Feb 2018.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Saint Aliment Rasteau 2015, Ac
Rhône, France$14.75
A bit less dense and structured than I expected from a Rasteau, but this is still a fine red from the Cotes du Rhone. Typical bright red and black fruits, with notes of pepper and herbs. Balanced with a good finish and all to easy to drink. More intended for nearer term consumption. Tasted May 2019.
3.5 Stars
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Flametree Embers Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Margaret River, Western Australia
Western Australia, Australia$17.25
From the moderate climate of Margaret River, this is a very nicely balanced, medium-bodied cabernet, with more in common with Bordeaux than, say, Barossa. Not at all jammy, but with ripe fruit and some savoury notes of spice and hints of black tea. Oak is so well folded in that you hardly notice it and tannin is soft but providing enough supporting structure. On sale at $17 this is fine value indeed. Good rec by Sara and David. Tasted March 2018.
3.5 Stars
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Il Molino Di Grace Riserva Chianti Classico 2013, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$24.95
A fine, leaner style of Chianti Classico, replete with sour cherry fruits, dried fruit, herbs, earthy notes and that Sangiovese acidity and tannin on the finish. Oak seems dialed back compared to the '09 that had a year and a half ago. Another year should help smooth things out a bit. On sale at $20 was fine value. Tasted Dec 2018.
3.5 Stars
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Tenuta Di Gracciano Della Seta Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2012
Tuscany, Italy$29.95
JS pretty much nails this one. Very solid, authentic Tuscan red for a very good price. Seems to at a fine stage of drinking. Tasted Feb 2017.
3.5 Stars
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