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Mission Hill Reserve Chardonnay 2011, VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$21.95
The aromas of this wine are hint at tropical fruits, however, on the palate, this white is dominated by cirtus flavours (lemon, tart oranges). Some definite minerality in the flavour profile as well as well as a good backbone of acidity. Oak is well in the backrgound. In short, a cool climate Chardonnay, and a well-made one at that. Tasted Dec 2013.
3.5 Stars
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Poliziano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2009, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$29.95
Youthful and fresh, Poliziano's '09 Vino Nobile is a particularly savoury Sangiovese. Lean, but ripe dark cherry fruit, with hints of earth, herbs and a slightly tart finish (Sangiovese acidity). Some tannin and alcohol is noted on the finish. Very nicely done, but I think that another year or two of cellaring are still in order for this red. Tasted Dec 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Quinta De Foz De Arouce Red 2008, Vinho Regional Beiras
Portugal$14.75
Firm and structured, with very dark fruit, herbs, spice and vibrant acidity. A bit earthy, complex, and long finishing. Not sure I have tasted baga and toriga nacional blended, but it works beautifully here. Excellent now, but better in a year or two. Should hold for 5 years with ease. Tasted Feb 2013.
3.5 Stars
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Offley 10 Year Old Tawny Port, Dop, Portugal
Douro, Portugal$26.95
Well, this is just toooo easy to drink. So smooth and rich, sweet but not cloying and a long finish, Dried fruit, caramel, dates, brown sugar but with good acidity. A really superb 10 year old Tawny, as good as any I have tasted. More than fairly priced at $26. Tasted Nov 2016.
3.5 Stars
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Palazzo Brunello Di Montalcino 2006
Tuscany, Italy$64.95
Agree with DL and JS, this seems fairly mature. Approachable, dried red fruits, leather and herbs. Quite complex and long. Drink over the next 3-5 years. Tasted Oct 2012.
3.5 Stars
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Château D'anglés Grand Vin 2007, Ac Languedoc La Clape
Languedoc, France$19.95
A notch above most wines of the region (and priced as such), this red is refined with ample ripe dark fruit, and hints of pepper and sweetness on the finish (though the wine is dry, of course). Tannin is smooth and ripe. Ready to drink or can hold for a few more years. Tasted Dec 2012.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Les Grands Bois Cuvée Les Trois Soeurs Côtes Du Rhône 2010, Ac
Rhône, France$16.95
Big and ripe, with delicious flavours of dark berry fruit plentiful notes of local herbs and spice. Tannin and acids provide fine support to all that flavour. In short, the typical Cotes du Rhone red, but a very fine one. Excellent, and a very good buy at $17. Tasted Sept 2012.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Les Grands Bois Cuvée Philippine Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2010, Ac
Rhône, France$18.95
This CdR is very dense, tight and tannic. Beneath all that are some good flavours, notably blackberries, pepper, smoke and herbs, with hints of burnt wood. A difficult wine to evaluate at this stage as it is still not providing that much enjoyment due to the tannin. I'd suggest giving this at least two more years and hoping that the austere structure gives way to something more supple. Decant if drinking now. Tasted Dec 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Castellani Filicheto Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2009, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$18.95
Very approachable red from Montepulciano, brimming with Tuscan character. Vivid red cherry fruit, leather, some tart dried fruit and earthy notes. No noticeable wood influence, just pure Sangiovese fruit (or Prugnolo Gentile as it is called in the region). Lovely drinking now, will hold a few years. Superb value. Tasted Sep 2012.
3.5 Stars
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Flat Rock Cellars Nadja's Vineyard Riesling 2007, "VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula"
Ontario, Canada$19.95
This rielsing comes from vines planted at the top of the escarpment, just as you enter the winery premises. Always seems to be leaner, higher acidity wine compared to their regular riesling. A bit lower acidity in this warm vintage, it is nevertheless a fine effort, with clean precise citrus flavours, honey (from the bit of residual sugar) and now picking up a slightly oily texture as it ages (now at almost 3 years of age). Not a long keeper in this vintage, but should drink well now through 2013 or so.
3.5 Stars
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