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Andreza Reserva 2011, Do Douro
Douro, Portugal$16.95
Deeply coloured and darkly fruited red from the Douro. A bit of a brooding beast, with firm tannin and noticeable, if not overbearing, alcohol. Very good now, but a couple of years of sleep should improve this young red. Tasted Nov 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Quinta De Cabriz Seleccionada Colheita 2011, Doc Dão
Dão, Portugal$14.95
Really fine value here from the Dao. Ripe dark fruit, and hints of pepper and spice. Just the right amount of tannin and acidity. Very nice. Tasted Oct 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Cono Sur Bicicleta Viognier 2014
Colchagua Valley, Chile$9.95
The 2015 vintage: Not at all over the top or blowsy. Ripe but crisp, not at all sweet (only 4g sugar/L according to Vintages website). Very good white and for $10, easy peasy decision.
3.5 Stars
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Elderton High Altitude Shiraz 2012, Barossa
South Australia, Australia$19.95
A bit more balanced than most Barossa shiraz, picking up some of the notes of pepper notes and herbs more associated with cooler climate syrah along with the riper dark berry notes expected from Barossa. Oak is noted without being exaggerated and there is some sweetness noted on the finish (owing to 10g/L of residual sugar, no doubt). Nice middle ground between Aussie and Rhone interpretations of syrah, though a little less sweetness would be appreciated. Picked up on sale for $16, more than reasonable. Tasted June 2015.
3.5 Stars
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Cavino Grande Reserve 2008, Pdo Nemea
Peloponnese, Greece$18.95
Medium bodied, the flavours of this Greek red are dominated by red fruit (think cherry, raspberry), with a sheen of vanilla from the oak ageing. Nicely balanced, with softening tannin and well-judged acidity. Not quite the complexity or length to score 90+pts, but an enjoyable wine. Should please with a diversity of grilled foods. Drinking now or hold a couple of years. Tasted May 2015.
3.5 Stars
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Capezzana Barco Reale Di Carmignano 2012, Doc
Tuscany, Italy$17.95
A lean Sangiovese-dominant red, with bright sour cherry fruit, a bit of leather and herbs. Finishes with light tannin but bracing tart acidity. A food wine if there ever was one. Tasted March 2016.
3.5 Stars
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Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino Do Ut Des 2011, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$38.95
Rich, but impeccably balanced Tuscan blend. Ripe red fruits, with amazing concentration and refreshing acidity on the finish. Complex, with perfectly integrated barrel ageing. Still quite youthful and with a long, long finish. For me, the best wine I have yet tasted in 2017, perhaps the best in the last few years. Stellar wine here, and picked up on sale for about $30. Should keep several more years with no concern. Tasted August 2017.
3.5 Stars
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Trapiche Reserve Syrah 2013, Mendoza
Argentina$11.95
A straightforward, no nonsense wine. Ripe blackberry fruit, along with hints or herbeceousness and a bit of black pepper. Relatively low tannin and a hint of sweetness (9g/L), which is no surprise at the price point. Quite fairly price at $12. Crowd-pleaser for sure. tasted May 2015.
3.5 Stars
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Lafage Côté Sud 2012, Igp Côtes Catalanes
Languedoc, France$14.95
Authentically southern France. Ripe dark berry fruit, along with the notes of local herbs I find so attractive in these wines. Sufficient tannin to stand up to most meats. Thankfully, the ripeness and alcohol does not go over the top. Wish I had tasted it earlier as this is a cracking value and looks like there is very little left on LCBO shelves for me to buy more. tasted May 2015.
3.5 Stars
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Trapiche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Mendoza, Argentina$12.10
A simple Cab from the Mendoza, but a bit odd. On one hand, it has ripe fruit, yet it still has a notable herbaceous note (high yields no doubt) - reminds me a bit on cool climate Cab Franc. Anyway, balance is ok and its decent with food. Nothing special though. Drink now. Tasted May 2015.
3.5 Stars
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