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Donnachiara Irpinia Aglianico 2008, Doc
Campania, Italy$18.95
I love aglianico, but this left me a bit cold. Leathery and burnt woods notes alone with slightly sour red fruits. A bit dull on the palate, though this does work bettter with food. Purchased in Buffalo for $14.99. Tasted Feb 2015.
3.5 Stars
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Sandeman Late Bottled Vintage Port 2008
Douro, Portugal$16.95
Notes here are from the 2009 vintage. Picked this up on ST rec from past vintages. Holy opaque, Batman! This has to be one of the darkest wines (colour, that is) that I have ever seen! A smooth, ripe LBV, with sweet dried black fruit flavours, prune and raisins. While obviously sweet, it is never cloying. Reasonably complex, and the finish is merely good, but I would not have expected anything more for a modestly priced LBV. Very good value at $16.95, stellar on sale at $14.95. Amazing how good some of these LBVs are at well under $20. Tasted Jan 2015.
3.5 Stars
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Inniskillin Winemaker's Select Vineyards Pinot Noir 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$17.25
Fine pinot character here, with flavours of beetroot, cranberry and smoke. Oak is nicely judged and the finish lingers, with a hint of tartness. Very nicely made, and a steal at a mismarked price of $14.95 (instead of $18.95) in the lastest Vintage Bin End Sale. Nice to get that kick back from the government (they'll get me a tax time!). Tasted March 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Les Hauts De Castellas Vacqueyras 2010, Ac
Rhône, France$14.75
Solid, if unexciting Vacqueyras. Flavours dominated by red fruit, pepper and herbs with a bit of an oxidized note creeping in. Tannin is still noted but I suspect that this will never really mellow before the fruit fades. Still, authentically south Rhone. Tasted April 2016.
3.5 Stars
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Château Pey De Pont 2009, Ac Médoc
Bordeaux, France$17.75
A very solid left banker, with plenty of ripe fruit, hints of cedar and vanilla. Really nice balance here, just lacking a bit of the depth and complexity of the classified growths, but fine for the money. Quite finely structured, my sense is that this wine (though drinkable now) would benefit from another year of two in bottle. Highly enjoyable. tasted March 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Aneto Red 2009
Douro, Portugal$14.75
A youthful blend of indigenous Portuguese varieties, this captures the essence of the Duoro well. Dark fruits, (blackberry, black cherry) along with dried fruits and well-intergrated oak. The tannin makes its presence felt on the long finish as does a little heat. Really well done wine, fairly value at $20, a steal on sale at $14.75. Could use a year or three of cellaring. Tasted August 2013.
3.5 Stars
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Quinta Da Ponte Pedrinha 2008, Doc Dão
Dão, Portugal$13.75
Wow, what a find! Intense, structured, peppery, deeply fruited with excellent depth and a long finish. Wonderful expression of local grapes, with minimal interference from manipulation. As good as this is now, I expect this to hold and improve for 3-5 years. Buy one now to try and another to cellar. Tasted Feb 2013.
3.5 Stars
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Boutari Grande Reserve 2007
Naoussa, Greece$18.95
The comparison to Nebbiolo is certainly applicable here. Even its brick colour is similar to Nebbiolo. Despite 6+ years of age, the tannin is still firm (just like, you know...), with tart acidity and bright, earthy sour cherry flavours. Remarkably complex and long finishing for such a modestly priced wine. Just a superb red in the best old world tradition. Tasted Feb 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Ramos Pinto Duas Quintas 2010, Doc Douro
Douro, Portugal$14.75
A pleasant, fruity red from the Duoro. balanced, with little wood influence. Finishes with a bit of tartness and spice. Alas, not quite as good a previous vintages of Duas Quintas, but still an enjoyable drink. for consumption over the next couple of years. Tasted May 2013.
3.5 Stars
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Château De Clotte 2010, Ac Côtes De Castillon
Bordeaux, France$16.95
Ripe, well-defined fruit, with fine structure with nice hint of herbs. Oak is thankfully very much in the background. Concentration and complexity are above average for the price. Recognizably Bordeaux (more so than many more famous names!). Really nice value. Worth buying one to try now, one to cellar for a few years. Tasted May 2013.
3.5 Stars
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