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Crasto Vinho Tinto 2009, Doc Douro
Portugal$15.95
Yet again this vintage, this unoaked red from Quinta do Crasto tastes more like a $20+ wine than a $15 wine. Loaded with dark fruit, this has depth and structure well beyond a wine at this price pont. I actually prefer this to the far more expensive Old Vines curvee, as there is no oak here to interefere with the fine expression of fruit. A no-brainer multiple purchase. For drinking now or holding 3-5 years.
3.5 Stars
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Perrin Les Cornuds Vinsobres 2009, Ac
Rhône, France$15.00
Ripe dark berry fruit with support from notes of herbs, and pepper. Less structure and complexity than the '07 that I tasted just a few weeks ago but, at $15, this is a fine Cotes du Rhone. Drink now or over the next year while the fruit is vivid.
3.5 Stars
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Castello Di Neive Barbaresco 2008, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$19.80
Typically pale red colour as is usually the case for Nebbiolo. Medium bodied, with some still noticeable tannin. Falvours veer toward the red fruit spectrum (cherries, cranberry). Certainly recognizable Nebbiolo, and a good one at that...just not a great one. Give it a year or two. Tasted June 2012.
3.5 Stars
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Thatched Hut Pinot Noir 2010, Central Otago, South Island
New Zealand$23.95
Plenty of red cherries, beetroot with hints of smoke and earth. Medium bodied, perhaps a tad rough around the edges, but plenty of flavour. Not quite as over the top as some NZ pinots. Very good value in a pinot noir. Chill in the fridge just a wee bit before serving.
3.5 Stars
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Chateau De Gourgazaud 2009, Minervois
Languedoc, France$12.95
The '09 Gourgazaud, as with prior vintages, is an approachable red, with moderate depth, and concentration. To my taste, it is not a 90 point wine (or even high 80's). That said, it does show good regional character and is quite enjoyable. At $11.95 on "sale", or even at its $12.95 regular price, as always, this represents good value and I would not hesitate recommending this to anyone seeking a budget red from France. Tasted April 2012.
3.5 Stars
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Montaro Rosso Di Montalcino 2006, Doc
Tuscany, Italy$13.90
An honest to goodness real Sangiovese, with none of the "tricks" some producers use to make their Sangiovese taste like Bordeaux. Minimal wood influence, bright red fruit, not heavy at all and fine acidity. A lovely wine to drinl now.
3.5 Stars
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Nicosia Fondo Filara Nerello Mascalese 2008, Igt Sicilia
Sicily, Italy$12.45
Softly structured, with slightly tart red berry fruit and faint notes of prunes on the finish. Plenty of acidity, and decent depth. An enjoyable diversion from the mainstream, but really needs food to shine. Drink witin the next couple of years.
3.5 Stars
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Gricos Aglianico Del Vulture 2008, Doc Basilicata
Italy$13.05
A well-made wine with good flavour depth, but I find the oak to be quite prevalent. Odd, since supposedly the wine is 50% tank aged. I just don't get enough of the aglianco character shining though. I suspect that others who enjoy wood flavours in their wine will enjoy this more that I.
3.5 Stars
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Cave De Roquebrun La Grange Des Combes Saint Chinian Roquebrun 2009, Ac
Languedoc, France$18.95
A bit of a wild thing, here....loads of dark berry fruit with notes of dried meat, pepper, and black olives. Really complex and long. Real character in this wine. Enjoyable now now, but I supect even better in a year or two. Stellar value.
3.5 Stars
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Les Hauts De Castellas Vacqueyras 2009, Rhône Valley, France
Rhône, France$14.75
Plenty of spice and indigenous herbs, with ripe fruit and solid tannin. But this is a bit too astringent at the moment, I suggest keeping this another couple of years for maximum enjoyment, should keep through 2016. Fine Rhone character and well priced. Tasted Dec 2011.
3.5 Stars
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