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Château Maucoil 2016, Ac Côtes Du Rhône Villages
Rhône, France$19.95
I can't add anything more to what the WA crew have already said. This is classic Cotes du Rhone, an excellent value at $20. Wish I had bought more than 1 bottle. Tasted July 2020.
3.5 Stars
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Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Shiraz 2016, Clare Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$21.95
A generous yet fresh Shiraz from high elevation in the Clare Valley. Hints of black pepper accent the ripe dark berry fruit. Oak and tannin are well dialed in and the finish is very good. Nicely done. Tasted Sept 2019.
3.5 Stars
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Clos Bel Air 2016, Ac Montagne Saint émilion
Bordeaux, France$23.95
Merlot-based right banker here from an appellation worth seeking out, especially if St Emilions and Pomerols have bee priced out of reach as it has for most of us. I like the firm structure here and the understated complex fruit. Fairly complex and long finishing with a fair bit of oak showing. A little less oak would have pushed the score over 90. Drink or hold a few years. Tasted April 2021.
3.5 Stars
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Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$17.95
Good concentration of mostly black fruits here is this Maipo Cab from Santa Carolina. According to the website, aged in French oak though according to my taste, there is American oak in the mix as well. The oak driven flavours are notable, too much so for my taste though I did get used to that after a few sips. For current consumption, though seems to have enough structure to keep for a few more years. Tasted Apr 2021.
3.5 Stars
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Vignole Chianti Classico 2016, D.O.C.G.
Tuscany, Italy$19.95
More deeply coloured than any Chianti Classico I have tried and, at 15%, the highest abv. Yet, this wine retains its character, its Sangiovese-ness. Yes, a mix of darker fruit joins in the typical red cherry fruit, but never dominates. Complex, delicious with firm tannin and fine acidity. And I detected not a trace of heat on the finish. Fine CC here and very nicely priced. Tasted May 2021.
3.5 Stars
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Beaumirail Vacqueyras 2016, Ap
Rhône, France$21.95
No doubting that this is from the south Rhone - from first whiff you pick up on those herbs and spices. That carries forward onto the palate, supporting very red ripe fruit. I'd have rated this wine a bit higher but that 15% abv shows, creating a slightly boozy / hot finish. Still, alot to like here is this reasonably priced Vacqueuras. Tasted June 2020.
3.5 Stars
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Marynissen Cabernet Franc 2017, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$17.95
Now owned by the Zhang family, Marynissen is an old favourite on mine but it had been about 15 years since I had been to the winery or tasted their wine. This CF is a fine effort. Medium-bodied, fresh red fruit, telltale cool climate herbs/bell pepper (but not off-putting). Good complexity and finish. The new owners seem to be on the right track if this red is any indication. A solid, well-priced red. Tasted Sep 2020.
3.5 Stars
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Insurgente Vinho Tinto 2015, Doc Dão
Dão, Portugal$17.95
Rich, almost overripe, Dao from Lua Cheia. A bit of tartness and twigginess (is that a word? well, it is now) support the big fruit along with some tannin on the finish. Really, I should have waited a month or 2 until cooler weather sets is as this wine seems perfectly suited to big, soul-warming stews. Anyway, the bottle is open now and it is a very good, attention-grabbing wine. Tasted Sep 2020.
3.5 Stars
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Cave Spring Estate Riesling 2017, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$19.95
A good Riesling from Cave Spring but not quite up to the usually standard for this wine. Quite rich and ripe, with almost tropical flavours that seems just a tad muted. The finish seems a bit clipped as well. Still, solid enough. Tasted Dec 2020.
3.5 Stars
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Jean Luc Colombo Le Pavillon Des Courtisanes Cairanne 2016, Ac
Rhône, France$17.75
Slightly less exuberant Cairanne here from JL Colombo. Savoury, meaty, black pepper tinged dark fruit had me thinking this had a large portion of Syrah. The back label says otherwise, only 20%, the rest being Grenache. Oak (if any) is virtually undetectable, Complex and long finish. Nice wine indeed. I think originally priced at $22, the price shown here was after it was discounted. No need to hold any longer. Tasted Dec 2021.
3.5 Stars
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