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Villa Trasqua Chianti Classico 2018, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$19.95
Lovely Chianti Classico here. Authentic Sangiovese character, without need to over-wood a fine wine to make it taste more Bordeaux-like. Joyous stuff here. Drinking well now, but now Rush I should think. Tasted May 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Château Bouscassé Madiran 2016, A.P.
Southwest, France$22.95
Sturdy, stern, structured red from Alain Brumont, yet it is not without its charms. Subtle spice/ herbs support dense fruit, with good complexity and a firms finish with hint of tea. This wine really grew on me. Very nice. Drinking nicely now, should easily hold a few more years. I think that I picked this up on sale...whatever, at $23 list price, it is stellar value. Tasted Oct 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Malivoire Pinot Gris 2020, VQA Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada$21.95
Third straight vintage I have had this wine from Malivoire and the '20 is another winner. Despite the hot, dry growing conditions, this is fresh and crisp. Perfect on a warm summer evening. Tasted Jul 2022.
3.5 Stars
Las Veletas Grenache/Carignan/Mourvèdre 2019, Valle Del Maule
Maule Valley, Chile$19.95
Pale garnet in colour, but don't let that fool you. This is packed with flavour and complexity. Like a CdR but not so much of the south France. Soft tannin and delish. For nearer term consumption I should think. Fine value indeed. Tasted Dec 2022.
3.5 Stars
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13th Street Winery Expression Series Cabernet Merlot 2020, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$19.95
mid-weight, darkly fruited with some noted but well-judged oak, Certainly cool climate but not at all unripe, thanks to the excellent vintage. Add in the deft winemaking hand of JP Colas, and here you have a fine reasonably priced Niagara red. For current consumption or holding a few years. Tasted Nov 2022.
3.5 Stars
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Inglenook 1882 Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Rutherford, Napa Valley
California, Usa$57.75
A fine cab from Inglenook, tight and fairly dense, with some firm tannin. I like the balance between the fruit and oak. Decent complexity and length, but falls short of outstanding. This is a very good wine, but I have had $25 Chilean cabs that are the equal. Might show better with 2-3 years more bottle age. Tasted Mar 2023.
3.5 Stars
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Famille Perrin Les Christins Vacqueyras 2019, A.C.
Rhône, France$21.25
Made to high standards as one would expect from the Perrins. Pepper, herbs and restrained black fruit, finishing with some drying tannin. Me thinks this needs until end of 2024 to show better. Tasted Aug 2023.
3.5 Stars
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Château De Tréviac Corbières 2019, A.P.
Languedoc, France$15.25
Vintage after vintage, Chateau de Treviac produces a flavourful, distinctive red at a superb price. The '19 is much the same, rich, herb-infused and just damn delicious. And yet people will ante up 3 times as much money for sought-after ACs like Chateauneuf. Tasted Dec 2022.
3.5 Stars
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Château De Nages Vieilles Vignes Blanc 2020, A.C. Costières De Nîmes
Rhône, France$22.95
Nice white. Tropical fruits, Soft, relatively low acids, good complexity. Hanging on nicely, but drink this sooner than later. Tasted Apr 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Coonawarra
South Australia, Australia$22.95
Medium bodied, nicely assembled Cab Sauv from Coonawarra. Notes of cooler climate herbs provide backdrop for the blackberry fruit. Oak is well in the background and the finish has some furry tannin. Very solid, as one has come to expect from this producer. Drinking fine now. Tasted Dec 2023.
3.5 Stars
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