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Château Des Moines 2009, Lalande De Pomerol
Bordeaux, France$21.95
Medium bodied, with slight lean dark berry fruits, notes of tea and earth. Finishes with some drying tannin. Quite alot going on here, though I am not sure that this wine is in a happy place just yet. I think that this shows better in 2-3 years. Tasted July 2012.
3.5 Stars
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Lazzeretti Brunello Di Montalcino 2004, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$38.95
Quite evolved tradionally-styled Brunello, showing notes of currants, dried cherries, earth and leather. The flavour depth and complexity are impressive. An authentic Brunello. At the peak now, will hold (if not improve) for a couple more years. Lovely stuff. Tasted May, 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Finca Resalso 2007, Do Ribera Del Duero
Spain$20.00
Supposedly aged in French oak for only 4 months, my bet is that this red saw some American oak based on th flavours I taste. Yes, oak is noticeable here, but there is ample fruit to balance it. Fine structure and pleasantly spicy. Certainly well-made, and quite enjoyable, yet lacking in real character that communicates a sense of place. Tasted Dec 2012.
3.5 Stars
Paolo Conterno Barolo 2005, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$39.95
Unapologetically traditional Barolo. Flavours of sour cherries, dried fruits and hints of cedar. Really outstanding complexity for a "basic" Barolo, the flavours seem to just fill every part of my mouth. The finish lingers on and on. Still quite youthful approaching 9 years of age, if you have a bottle, wonderful to drink now or can hold for several more years. Lovely indeed. Tasted June 2015.
3.5 Stars
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Taurino Salice Salentino Riserva 2006, Doc
Puglia, Italy$15.95
Bright very ripe red fruit, with slightly rustic notes of prunes that in no way detract from the enjoyment of the wine. Quite dense and plush, but with fine tannin and acidity. A very fine red with good character from the boot of Italia, another Old World region producing better and better wines for not too many $$. Drink or hold for a few years.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Calvet-thunevin Cuvée Constance 2007, Vin De Pays Des Côtes Catalanes
Rhône, France$18.95
A lovely wine from the south of France. Wonderful expression of terroir without interference of excessive oaking or other maniupulation. Simplye excellent fruit, from start to lengthy finish, without holes or any decernable faults. $17? It's worth $10 more. A superb value.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Puig-parahy Georges 2007, Ac Côtes De Roussillon
Languedoc, France$17.95
A blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah from the underappreciated Rousillon region. This wine saw zero contact with oak, so what you taste is pure unadulterated South France. Dark berry fruit, herbs, and earth, with no "holes" in the palate as one might expect from such an inexpensive wine. Keeps drawing me back for another taste. A wine of considerable character, and one of the best values I have tasted this year. I'm going back for more.
3.5 Stars
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Montirius Le Clos Vacqueyras 2007, Ac
Rhône, France$32.00
Though a 50-50 blend of syrah and grenache, to me the syrah really shines through here. Blackberry fruit, mingled with notes of smoked meat, black olives, bklack peppet and Provencal herbs. Drinking nicely now, should hold for a few more years. Tasted June 2013.
3.5 Stars
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Château Rouquette Sur Mer Cuvée Amarante 2007, Ac Côteaux Du Languedoc La Clape
Languedoc, France$17.95
Tasting this wine, there is no doubting its origins. Not a fat or flabby red, this has focused lean blackberry fruit with notes of meat, herbs, and spice. This has all the character I expect of a sotuh French wine. Like many French wines, this works very well with food. A fine value at about $18.
3.5 Stars
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Roederer Estate Brut Sparkling, Anderson Valley, Mendocino
California, Usa$43.50
I openly admit to not being a fan of sparkling wine/Champagne. But this sparkler from the Anderson Valley in California may change my mind. I like the complexity of flavours (citrus, toast, pear) and just the right touch of sweetness (not that much, mind you) to balance the acidity. Really nice and very fairly priced. Tasted May 2018.
3.5 Stars
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