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Château Saint Roch Le Rosé 2018, Ap Côtes Du Roussillon
Midi, France$17.95
Well, we couldn't wait any longer for truly warm weather to arrive to enjoy a rose, as it seems like summer will never arrive in Ontario. Very pale pink, with plenty of refreshing citrus-orange flavours, perhaps a hint of pepper and herb. Really refreshing and delicious. Just goes to show that, with good wines, the weather doesn't really matter - it's the company you keep. Tasted June 2019.
3.5 Stars
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Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Les Aspres Syrah/Mourvèdre/Grenache 2016, Ap Côtes Du Roussillon
Roussillon, France$19.95
Not quite as ripe or substantial as some from the region, this Bertrand red scores well on balance and regional authenticity. As David notes, flavours are a tad muted but this is still quite tasty. Finish is a bit clipped but with brisk acidity and soft tannin. Tasted Nov 2019.
3.5 Stars
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Château De Tréviac Corbières 2016, Ap
Midi, France$17.95
A little less wild and distinctive than the '15, again this vintage, this is a fine value. Black pepper infused blackberry fruit, silky tannin and nary a sign of wood. Easy multiple bottle purchase. Tasted July 2019.
3.5 Stars
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Mathilde Chapoutier Sélection 2017, Ap Languedoc
Languedoc, France$14.95
A delicious red from the Languedoc, with pepper/spice-infused red fruit, soft tannin and a good finish. Easy multiple purchase (if it is still available) at $15. Tasted NOv 2020.
3.5 Stars
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Miguel Torres Cordillera De Los Andes Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$22.95
Like the 2013, a big rich heavily oaked Cabernet from Chile. Certainly dense, but just too much oak for my taste. in my notes for the '13, I said "...my next $20 will be spent elsewhere". I have such a short memomy, but then again, I didnt pay over $20 for this! I got it on sale for 30% off. Anyway, not for me but it did taste better with Shepherd's Pie. Tasted Sep 2019.
3.5 Stars
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Fattoria Dei Barbi Brusco Dei Barbi 2016, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$17.95
Made primarily from Sangiovese, this is a wine designed for near term consumption. Straightforward, with light tannin and crisp acidity, bright tart red fruit and a good finish. Think of this as like a Rosso di Montalcino or normale Chianti. Meant for simple pleasure, and it delivers on that. Picked up on sale for about $14. Delish. Tasted Oct 2019.
3.5 Stars
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Carmim Terra Lenta Premium Reguengos 2016, Doc Alentejo
Alentejo, Portugal$13.95
Bright, lively, fresh are apt descriptors on this Alentejano. A bit of cedar from the oak ageing and a wee bit of sweetness (not cloying though) round out the flavours. The finish lingers nicely. AT $14, my only annoyance is that I didn't buy more. Very nice. Tasted March 2020.
3.5 Stars
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Lantides Nemea Agiorgitiko 2016, Nemea
Nemea, Greece$18.95
A pleasant, fruity red from Lantides. Fresh and fruity red fruits, with noted though well-integrate oak. I like the crisp acidity and fine tannin on the finish. Good food wine, but this is from Greece, where food and wine go hand in hand (Like most European countries). Tasted Sept 2020.
3.5 Stars
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Les Darons 2017, Ap Languedoc
Midi, France$16.95
This red is all about southern France (the Languedoc in this case), replete with local herbs, pepper, hints of cured meat along with the dark fruit of course. Zip interference from wood or overt glossy residual sugar. Easy peasy multiple bottle purchase for fans of the south. Tasted July 2021.
3.5 Stars
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Quinta Do Casal Monteiro Touriga Nacional/Merlot/Syrah 2016, Estate Bottled, Doc Tejo
Tejo, Portugal$14.95
A mixed of bright ripe fruit, some pleasant herbal note, and a bit of tang on the finish. Some supple tannin gives just the right amount of support without being obtrusive. Nothing earth moving here, just a solid everyday red and an agreeable price. Tasted Feb 2020.
3.5 Stars
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