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Pérez Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2019
Maipo Valley, Chile$15.95
Decent, well-made every day cab. Leaner than many Chilean cabs, with brisk acidity, soft tannin and little interference from wood. Quite fairly priced at $15.95, a very good deal as it is now on sale at $13.95. Tasted Oct 2022.
3.5 Stars
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13th Street Cabernet Merlot 2020, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$21.95
A very good, and fully ripe Cab Frnc/merlot/Cab Sauv blend from 13th Street in this stellar Niagara vintage. Oak is well-judged and integrated and there is good complexity and length. I would have rate this higher, but like David, I found a hint of cork taint, which is odd, since this screwcap enclosure. There have been instances elsewhere with tca coming from the winery itself (Gallo i believe). Not a disaster, the wine is still drinkable. Tasted May 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Saint Roch Chimères Grenache/Syrah/Carignan 2019, Ap Côtes Du Roussillon Villages
Midi, France$19.95
A bit soupy and hot (from the 15%
alcohol). Out of balance and a bit short-finishing. Again, the grapes are simply picked to late in my view. Probably best served to guests who have already had too much to drink - but make sure to call them a cab or have them sleep on the sofa or floor. tasted Oct 2022.
3.5 Stars
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Roche De Bellene Cuvée Réserve Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2020, Ac
Burgundy, France$34.95
Quite deeply coloured for a Pinot Noir. Aromatically mute, on the palate fairly rich with darker fruit and some leesy notes that JS mentioned. Solid lingering finish. A very good wine, but one that does not really have strong Pinot Noir characteristics, let allow Burgundian terroir. Drinking nicely now. Tasted Nov 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Bon Courage Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, W.O. Robertson
Robertson, South Africa$13.25
Fairly big dense cab sauv from South Africa, with very ripe, slightly raisined fruit, finishing with a touch of sweetness (only 5g/L according to our wine monoploy site -seems higher). Still alive, just doesn't move me. Tasted Sept 2022.
3.5 Stars
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8 Bagos Red 2017, Doc Douro
Douro, Portugal$17.95
First bottle was horribly corked, the second was thankfully clean. Medium bodied, relative low alcohol by today's standards at just 13%, with brisk acidity. Mostly leaning to the red fruit spectrum with some herbaceous notes. Solid Douro. Tasted Jul 2023.
3.5 Stars
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M. Chapoutier Belleruche Côtes Du Rhône Grenache/Syrah 2021
Rhône, France$15.95
Yet another fine CdR this vintage from Chapoutier under this label. A great value every year. Simply delish. Tasted June 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Vitese Grillo 2020, Doc Sicilia
Sicily, Italy$14.95
A rarity these days at Vintages - a wine under $15. And a splendid one at that. Clean, crisp, a wee bit of residual sugar but the acidity keeps that in balance. I wish that I had bought more for summer sipping. Still a bit left at a few stores (as of May 16) - alas, none in driving distance for me. Tasted May 2023.
3.5 Stars
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3.5 Stars
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Malivoire Pinot Noir Small Lot 2020, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$29.95
Pale ruby red, all brisk tart red fruit. Light bodied, mild tannin and high acidity. Good wine here, though nothing exceptional. A bit of a stretch at $30 in my view. Drink over the short term. Tasted May 2023.
3.5 Stars
