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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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Famille Perrin Réserve 2011, Ac Côtes Du Rhône
Rhône, France$15.95
Simple, fruity Cotes du Rhone with hints of spice and herbs beneath the red fruits. Very soft and approachable. fairly abrupt finish. Seems to me that this wine has become softer, with more residual sugar than the '10. Decent enough wine but there are better CdRs for the money. tasted Nov 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Hecht & Bannier St Chinian 2011
Languedoc, France$20.75
Really fine St Chinian here from H&B. The excellent fruit is bolstered by notes of black olives, pepper, herbs and dried meats. Has really well-judged acidity and tannin. A refined, yet still authentic St Chinian for sure. Drinking very nicely now, should keep a few more years. Tasted Feb 2016.
3.5 Stars
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Pérez Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2012
Maipo Valley, Chile$14.95
Well made Cab from Maipo Valley, with very ripe blackberry fruit, some notes but well-intergrated hints of oak. Widely appealing (as it was no doubt intended) and I suppose this is what passes for a decent value at the LCBO these days. Tasted August 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Adega Do Monte Branco Alento Tinto 2011
Alentejo, Portugal$15.95
A well-structured Portuguese red, with flavours of red fruit, hints of spice and some unusual herbeceous notes. Quite a distinctive wine, but fine depth and complexity for the money. Well worth a detour I should say. Tasted June 2014.
3.5 Stars
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