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Damilano Marghe Langhe Nebbiolo 2015, Doc
Piedmont, Italy$23.95
A softly structured, pale coloured Nebbiolo here from Damilano. Not especially complex, cherry and cranberry flavours dominate with a bit of a candied note. Just an average finish with light tannin and a bit less acidity than one would expect from the grape. Decent enough, not especially memorable and a bit overpriced. Designed for near-term consumption. tasted Dec 2018.
3.5 Stars
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Château Signac Chusclan 2015, Ap Côtes Du Rhône Villages
Rhône, France$15.75
An elegant, somewhat understated CdR Villages here. Less structured and full bodied than many from the region, this wine takes a bit of coaxing for the flavours to emerge. When they do, we have a fine CdR with fine fruit, herbs and spice - in short, very typical of the region. The finish is merely good, but this is delicious red. Not for long keeping for sure, but a quick decant does help. Tasted Nov 2018.
3.5 Stars
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M. Chapoutier Les Vignes De Bila Haut Côtes Du Roussillon Villages 2017, Ac
Midi, France$12.95
Vintage after vintage, Chapoutier's operation in the Roussillon produces this fine value, and the '17 is no
exception. Plummy ripe fruit, accented backed by notes of black pepper, local herbs and the vaguest hint of vanilla. Perhaps a bit more approachable than the '15 for example, but then this bottling is not meant for cellaring - just immediate enjoyment. Easy rec for multiple purchase and for those fast approaching bbq days. Tasted Feb 2019.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Bousquet Malbec 2018, Tupungato Valley
Mendoza, Argentina$14.95
Organic Malbec showing nicely ripened fruit with an herbal touch. Tannin is fairly light but sufficient to give some backbone along with bright acidity. No reliance on residual sugar or oak flavours. Really nicely done and an easy multiple bottle purchase for summer grillin' at only $14 (I think I scored this for $12 on sale - should have bought more). Tasted May 2019.
3.5 Stars
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M. Chapoutier Belleruche Côtes Du Rhône Grenache/Syrah 2017, Ac
Rhône, France$16.95
Chapoutier is basically a never-miss. Medium bodied, not as effusively ripe as some in the region, but true to its origins. This is a Grenache-Syrah blend, which implies that Grenache is the dominant grape. Perhaps it is but Syrah seems to steal the flavour limelight, with notes of black olives, pepper and meaty enhancing the blackberry fruit. I'd recommend a multiple bottle purchase, but I am sure it has long sold out at Vintages. No doubt the '18 will be along later in the year, so pick it up. Tasted May 2020.
3.5 Stars
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Campos De Enanzo Basiano Tempranillo 2017, Do Navarra
Navarra, Spain$11.95
A fresh, lively Tempranillo from Navarra. Medium bodied with red cherry/strawberry fruit, a bit of an herbal overlay and very little oak that I can detect. Finishes with lemony acidity. Not the most complex wine you will tasted, but quite delicious and a superb value. Can't remember the last time Vintages had a red for $11.95, especially one that is this good. Tasted March 2019.
3.5 Stars
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Mazzei Fonterutoli N. 10 2015, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$16.75
A decent if unexceptional Merlot dominant red from Fonterutoli. Nothing really wrong here, just not wine that really impressed me. Would have been more acceptable at $15, rather than $22. Tasted May 2019.
3.5 Stars
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Château Hourtou 2015, Ac Côtes De Bourg
Bordeaux, France$19.95
Never mind the silly 92pt rating by James Suckling, this is a solid if unexciting right bank red. mid weight, pleasant red fruit primarily, with some oak showing (but not obtrusive). Seems a bit short/light on the finish. Maybe better in 12-18 months? Not for long keeping though. 80% Merlot, the balance is Cab Sauv, Cab Franc and Malbec. Tasted April 2019.
3.5 Stars
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Primus Carmenère 2017, Apalta, Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley, Chile$19.95
Deeply coloured as one would expect from Carmenere. Lush and ripe, but thankfully, the green pepper/vegetal notes that often plague wines from this variety and kept in check. The oak seems a bit heavy handed but what is off-putting to me is this weird streak of acidity on the finish that seems artificial. Just not a balanced wine in my view. Picked up on sale for $16. Tasted nov 2019.
3.5 Stars
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Rocca Delle Macìe Campo Maccione Morellino Di Scansano 2017, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$13.75
Directly south of Montalcino (and even further south of Chianti Classico), it should be no surprise that this red from Morellino Di Scansano leans toward the darker, riper side of Sangiovese. Good complexity and a long finish noted by some firm (but approachable) tannin and well-judged acidity. Fine red here from Rocca Della Macie, picked up on sale for about $14. Tasted April 2020.
3.5 Stars
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