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Tawse Pinot Noir Quarry Road Vineyard 2016, Vinemount Ridge
Ontario, Canada$34.95
Pale red in colour, this pinot noir from the cooler region on the escarpment is light-medium bodied. It's all about red fruit - cranberry, sour cherry, beetroot with hint of spice. Very pinot. Tannin is fine and silky and the finish is crisp and long. In the realm of pinot, which is never cheap, this quite fairly priced at $35. Seems to be at it peak now, though I tasted no sense of fading. Excellent. Tasted Feb 2021.
3.5 Stars
Domaine Tselepos Driopi Agiorgitiko 2015, Pdo Nemea
Nemea, Greece$15.75
Calls to mind Barbera with riveting acidity. A bit of spice backs up mostly lean cherry flavours (perhaps with some tart plums). No catering to heavy use of oak. Not an easy wine to sip on its own, but does nicely as a food wine. Tasted April 2019.
3.5 Stars
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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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