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Pessoa Da Vinha Reserva Douro 2010
Douro, Portugal$12.45
Wow, this is a wine of amazing density and flavour. Nothing is out of place. Fine ripe fruit, oak well in check, good backbone, and a very decent finish. Lovely stuff. And $13?? You have to be kidding me. Kudos to Steve and Sara for this great recommendation. Drink now or can hold a few years for sure. Tasted July 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Port 2009, Dop
Douro, Portugal$18.95
As JS and DL point out, this is a bit rough around the edges at present. However, it has plenty of flavour (dried fruits like prune, raisins), decent complexity and solid depth. It is enjoyable now, but with a little age, this will gain some smoothness. Serve at about 16-17C. Should hold for 5 years or so. Tasted Nov 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Figuero Tinto 4 Tempranillo 2012
Ribera Del Duero, Spain$9.90
A pleasant, well made red from Ribera Del Duero. The "4" on the label is in reference to the number of months that this wine aged in oak. The oak is well integrated and is a background player to the red fruit. Somehow, this wine left me uninspired. It just comes across as a bit lacking in character, an unnoticed face in the crowd. Maybe I was hoping for too much. Anyway, it's an enjoyable drink regardless, just not a multiple purchase for me. Tasted May 2015.
3.5 Stars
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Château Des Charmes St. David's Bench Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2012, VQA St. David's Bench, Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$27.95
Medium-bodied cab franc from one of the warmest vineyards in Niagara. Good, ripe fruit (mostly in the red spectrum), a bit earthy and herbaceous and a touch of bitterness on the finish. Oak is well integrated so plays second fiddle to the franc fruit. Fairly approachable at this stage, the wine seems in a fine place for drinking now but should hold a few more years. Picked up on sale for under $23. Tasted August 2018.
3.5 Stars
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Henry Of Pelham Estate Cabernet/Merlot 2012, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Nice texture and the fruit seems nicely ripened in this warm, dry vintage - at least, from what I can taste of the fruit....the coconut/vanilla/char flavours from the oak just dominate the palate too much. Oak lovers, rejoice! Tasted Sept 2017.
3.5 Stars
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Errazuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Aconcagua Valley
Aconcagua Valley, Chile$19.05
Nice cabernet here. Good ripeness, with blackberry and cassis along with notable but integrated mocha from the oak. A bit heavy on the oak for my personal tastes but well-balanced enough. Very good value on sale at 14.95.
3.5 Stars
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Michel Gassier Les Piliers Syrah 2012, Ac Costières De Nîmes
Rhône, France$18.95
Quite floral, with lean and tart blackberry fruit, citrus and a hint of bug spray (why do some syrahs taste like Raid? though I have not partaken in that particular pesticide). This wine just does not work at all for me, it's just plain weird (not, that is not terroir). Some of the negociant wines coming out of southern France are becoming really mediocre these days. Tasted April 2016.
3.5 Stars
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Château Des Demoiselles 2011, Ac Côtes De Bordeaux Castillon
Bordeaux, France$17.95
Found this right-banker to be a bit lean and scrawny. The fruit is in the red spectrum and is a bit tart. A bit funky as well. Tannin seems well enough integrated and acidity is quite pronounced. Works better with food but not an especially compelling value in my view. Tasted July 2016.
3.5 Stars
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Château De Ciffre Terroirs D'altitude Saint Chinian 2011
Languedoc, France$14.75
Deeply coloured, full-bodied (14.5% ABV), with ripe (but not over ripe) black fruits. Black pepper, garrigue, dried meat and black olives all play a supporting role quite nicely. Very nicely done southern French wine. tasted May 2015.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Des Bacchantes Côtes Du Rhône 2012
Rhône, France$16.95
My view of this wine is a bit less enthusiastic than others. This is certainly a good CdR, but it seems just pleasant and a bit simple to me. Red fruits, ripe soft, approachable - for current consumption. Would be happier if it was $12.95 than $16.95. As it is, a bit over-priced in my view. Tasted Jan 2015.
3.5 Stars
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