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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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Cousiño Macul Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Maipo Valley, Chile$16.45
Interesting mix of ripe fruit and herbeceous notes, perhaps indicating relatively high yields. Alcohol is a bit on the high side and some tannin makes its presence felt on the finish. Solid wine for the $14 sale price, but I am not impressed enough to go back for a second bottle. Tasted Mar 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Ogier Héritages Côtes Du Rhône 2011
Rhône, France$14.95
A very solid CdR, with flavours of red fruit, backed by ample notes of spices, local herbs and hints on pepper. I really like the regonal authenticity of this wine. Fairly prices at $14.95, was a grat deal on sale at $12.95 (within the context of our wine monolpoly, that is). Tasted Feb 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Vidal Fleury Côtes Du Rhône 2011
Rhône, France$12.90
Medium to full bodied CdR. While not particularly expressive aromatically, this delivers on the palate, with ripe flavours of red fruit, local herbs and hints of pepper and vanilla. Finish tapers off a bit, but a solid mouthful and true to its south Rhone origins. Good value, for drinking over the next couple of years I should say. Tasted June 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Lornano Chianti Classico 2009
Tuscany, Italy$17.95
Really well made Chianti, with excellent red cherry fruit, deft touch of wood, and refreshing acidity. As JS notes, very Tuscan character. If you enjoy Chianti with minimal manipulation, this is it. Best served with a slight chill (17C would be about ideal). tasted May 2013.
3.5 Stars
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