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Bayle Carreau Château Landreau 2016, Ac Côtes De Bourg
Bordeaux, France$20.95
Fruity, bright, and dare I say, cheerful right bank red Bordeaux. Medium-bodied, this has a supple texture, nearly invisible oak and juicy red fruit. Lovely wine for summer drinking. No need to age, its at it peak now. Tasted Aug 2021.
3.5 Stars
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Villa Symposia L'equilibre 2017, Languedoc
France$20.95
To my taste, this seems a leaner expression of the Languedoc, That's not a a negative thing, this is indeed a lovely red, just that it is more medium-bodied with high acidity, Fruit is nicely ripened, wood makes no intrusion and fine complexity. Really grew on me the more I sipped. Tasted May 2021.
3.5 Stars
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Alamos Malbec 2019
Mendoza, Argentina$16.00
Rich, ripe, gently herbal with some supporting vanilla notes from the oak. A hint of of prunes on the finish. Not complex but very well made and most enjoyable, especially considering the reasonable price. Drink now. Tasted Nov 2023.
3.5 Stars
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Paternoster Synthesi 2017, Doc Aglianico Del Vulture
Basilicata, Italy$19.95
Youthful aglianico, ideally in need of another couple of years in bottle. Complex, a bit rustic, brimming with flavour and finishing with firm tannin and high acidity. Really fine wine and excellent value. Tasted Oct 2021.
3.5 Stars
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Lua Cheia Old Vines Red 2019, Doc Douro
Douro, Portugal$15.95
Loads of dark fruit - a very upfront red. Yet there is some real depth and complexity here. Tannin and acidity nicely frame that ripe fruit. Not intended for long ageing, but, as always, this is a super value from the Douro, Perfect for BBQs. Tasted Aug 2022.
3.5 Stars
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Castellani Filicheto Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2016
Tuscany, Italy$19.95
Seems a bit more oak than I remember from the 09, 10 vintages. Still, a well-made Tuscan red, with enough Sangiovese character to overcome the wood. For current drinking, Tasted Jul 2022.
3.5 Stars
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M. Chapoutier Belleruche Côtes Du Rhône Grenache/Syrah 2019
Rhône, France$16.70
Not much to add to David's review. Once again, Chapoutier delivers at a nice price, with a CdR that exudes South Rhone character. Smooth, and simply delicious. Easy multiple bottle purchase. Tasted Nov 2021.
3.5 Stars
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Glenelly Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$17.95
What a fine Cab this is. Amazing concentration, depth and length for an $18 wine. Fruit is very ripe, but keeps that Bordeaux-like balance. Oak, tannin, acids, all nicely balanced. Not sure its for keeping much more than a few years, but who cares? Delicious now. Tasted Aug 2021.
3.5 Stars
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Réserve De La Roncière Cuvée Traditionnelle 2018, A.C. Côtes Du Rhône
Rhône, France$15.95
Grenache dominated, soft and cuddly, with plenty of red fruit. "It's like, how much more red could this be? And the answer is None: None...more red.". Oh, yeah, easy going CdR, well made, delicious and just $16. How could I not love this? Tasted May 2022.
3.5 Stars
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Fina Nero D'avola 2017, D.O.C. Sicilia
Sicily, Italy$16.95
Perfectly ripened fruit, rich with wild berries, hint of herbs and no oak that I can detect. Tannin provide enough structure, complexity is very good and made with organic grapes. Delicious! for $17? Alas, pretty much sold out at Vintages. Another case of "I wish I'd bottle another bottle or 2". Tasted Dec 2021.
3.5 Stars
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