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Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Syrah 2014, Margaret River, Western Australia
Western Australia, Australia$24.95
Certainly leans more toward the typical French (Syrah) model than the Aussie (Shiraz) model for this grape (yes, I am generalizing). Peppery dark fruit, a bit of scrub brush and fine tannin. Yet on the finish, I pick up a bit of a vermouth-y/boozy note that is not that appealing. 14% abv is not that high and the wine does not taste hot but these flavours are notable to me. Still, a decent red. Tasted Oct 2019.
3.5 Stars
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Château Coupe Roses Les Plots 2017
Languedoc, France$20.20
The 2018 vintage, which I somehow found on the LCBO's horrendous website. Glad that I did find it (no longer available) as this is an excellent Syrah *mostly), Grenache, Mourvedre blend. Brimming with perfectly ripened fruit, black olives, pepper and herbs, this is southern French terroir. No Oak. Lovely. Hoping that the LCBO brings this one back. Tasted June 2022.
3.5 Stars
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Duncan Savage Untamed Shiraz 2017, Wo Swartland
Swartland, South Africa$12.75
Corrected previously erroneous rating (95pts,?? Must have had too much wine...._)
Rich, ripe shiraz exhibiting lots of upfront fruit and little in the way of oak, Has some decent complexity and depth. Seems like there is a bit of sweetness in the middle palate that detracts a bit (though the wine only has 3g RS/L), but overall a very good value. Fine bbq now that the weather is turning for the better. Tasted March 2019.
3.5 Stars
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Sous La Montagne Dsm Vin D'altitude 2016, Ap Côtes Du Roussillon Villages
Languedoc, France$17.25
Complex, with loads of ripe fruit, herbs, black pepper. Not heavy at all and no heavy handed use of oak (well, no oak at all!). Structure and a long finish, Hard to believe that this is still lingering on the shelves since March, even after a discount. If you like the wines of the south of France, this is for you. Fine wine, a steal at just over $17. Tasted Aug 2019.
3.5 Stars
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Castello Di Querceto Chianti Classico 2017, Docg Chianti Classico
Tuscany, Italy$23.95
Solid, if unexceptional Chianti Classico. The flavour profile is all Sangiovese, this just seems to lack excitement. Would have been better priced at $18. Tasted July 2021.
3.5 Stars
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Losi Querciavalle Chianti Classico 2015, D.O.C.G.
Tuscany, Italy$19.95
Maturing textbook Chianti Classico with 90% Sangiovese/10% Canaiolo raised in very large oak vats. Deeper and riper than many non-reserva CC, this still retains all of the hallmarks of CC - sour cherry fruit, dusty tannin and lively acidity, Really, a lovely wine for current drinking or in the next couple of years. Tasted Feb 2022.
3.5 Stars
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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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