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Château De Lafaurie Monbadon 2010, Ac Côtes De Castillon
Bordeaux, France$15.95
It is all too easy to dismiss Bordeaux as being vastly overpriced these days. When it comes to classified growths, this is mostly true, but Bordeaux is a huge wine region with hundreds of chateaus. There are some gems amongst those names, and this is certainly one. Lovely mix of red and black fruit, well judged oak, herbs, and very fine tannin. Very well made and very Bordeaux. Would benefit from another year or two, but fine now as well. Great value. Tasted Feb 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Cave De Roquebrun La Grange Des Combes 2011, Ac Saint Chinian Roquebrun
Languedoc, France$18.95
Very distinctively southern France syrah-based wine here. Dark berry fruit, with plenty of dried herbs, smoke and hints of black olives. Moth-filling and fairly long finishing. A fine wine indeed and a superb value to boot. Tasted July 2014.
3.5 Stars
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The Wolftrap Syrah Mourvedre Viognier 2013, Western Cape
Western Cape, South Africa$13.95
Simple red, with pleasant red fruit backed with herbeceous, smoky notes. Thankfully, not cloying the way some new world wines are. With wine prices escalating prices at the LCBO (esp Vintages), I suppose that this is to be considered good value. Guess I have to make more trips to the US to get real value. Tasted May 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Château Le Vieux Serestin 2009, Médoc
Bordeaux, France$17.95
Re-tasted Mar 2015: While still a decent, authentic left bank Bordeaux, this wine seems a bit less impressive than when I tasted it a year ago. Seems a bit more lean and short finishing. I recommend erring on the side of caution and drinking this sooner rather than later as I don't think that it will improve from here.
3.5 Stars
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Dievole La Vendemmia Chianti Classico 2010
Tuscany, Italy$0.00
Initially, a bit muted but opened up nicely especially on night 2. Characteristic Sangiovese notes of red and sour cherries, fine acidity and fine tannin. Good balance of flavours and structure. A fine food wine, as Chiantis should be. Tasted Aug 2014.
3.5 Stars
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M. Chapoutier Rasteau 2012
Rhône, France$19.95
Classic south Rhone. Blackberry fruit along with smoked meat, local herbs and pepper. Smooth and quite approachable, I would say that this is at its peak. I'd suggest drinking this '12 by the end of 2017 to capture the fine fruit. Solid Rasteau here from Chapoutier. Tasted May 2016.
3.5 Stars
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Icario Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2011, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$21.95
Reds from the area around the lovely town of Montepulciano are unfortunately overshadowed by those from Chianti and Montalcino. Sadly, we don't see enough of them here in Ontario. Based on Prugnolo Gentile (aka Sangiovese), this is a fine Tuscan red. A bit riper than the norm, but with bright red cherry fruit, brisk acidity and nicely balance oak. Price is nice too (I think that I got it on sale). Good intro to Vino Nobile. Tasted Apr 2018.
3.5 Stars
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Graham's Late Bottled Vintage Port 2008, Douro Barraida
Portugal$16.95
A go-to port for me, once again this vintage impresses with its quality for so little money. Ripe dark dried fruits, quite sweet but with balancing acidity. Some good supporting tannin suggest some ageing potential but this is fine right now. Tasted Nov 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Cusumano Nero D'avola 2013
Sicily, Italy$11.95
A deeply coloured red, this Nero D'avola is medium bodied and nicely balanced. Dark berry fruit, with hints spice and a bit of tannin. Not particular complex or long finishing, but very enjoyable nonetheless. Super value for $10.95, and worthy of multiple bottle purchase at that price. Tasted Sept 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Thelema Mountain Red 2011, Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$13.00
A very solid multi-varietal blend. Right away, the interesting aromatics indicate that this is not your simple avwerage $13 plonk. On the palate, a surprisingly deep flavoured wine, with dark berry fruits, hints of pepper and meaty flavours. Quite ripe but not over the top. Not overly complex but its only $13. Fine value. Why is it that that Thelema can produce a red of this quality and ship it half way around the world and it costs $13 whereas similar quality from our own Niagara is $18-20? asted Nov 2014.
3.5 Stars
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