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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
João Portugal Ramos Loureiro Vinho Verde 2021, D.O.C.
Vinho Verde, Portugal$13.95
Easy peasy lemon squeezy is how I view buying this wine,,,,,a no brainer for $14, Crisp, citrusy, relatively light-bodied but full of flavour and vigor. Superb match with steamed mussels. Going back to get a few more for summer sipping. Tasted Feb 2023.
3.5 Stars
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Castello Di Bossi C. Berardenga Chianti Classico 2020, D.O.C.G. Castelnuovo Berardenga
Tuscany, Italy$22.95
Agree with JS, this wine is raisined/oxidized. Not very good at all. Drink now if you must. Disappointing from a producer whose wines I have enjoyed in the past. Tasted Aug 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Kir Yianni Cuvée Villages Xinomavro 2019, P.D.O. Naoussa
Macedonia, Greece$17.95
Bright red cherry fruit, crisp acidity and resolved tannin. Good complexity, inviting and well made. As with the '17, a lovely food wine,...or not, if you have no food prepared and you just want a glass of good wine. For near(er) term consumption, Good stuff. Tasted May 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Bastide Miraflors Syrah/Vieilles Vignes Grenache 2020, Ap Côtes Du Roussillon
Roussillon, France$19.95
Rich, ripe, loaded with pepper and spice and ripe fruit. In your face wine. What's not to like? A bit of bitterness and astringency may detract for some folks, but not so much for me. Good stuff, always welcome on these cool days of November. Taste nov 2023.
3.5 Stars
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