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J.L. Chave Sélection Mon Coeur 2013
Rhône, France$22.95
Some nice spicy/pepper southern Rhone notes, supporting the slightly tart blackberry fruit. But something seems out of place here. A bit shrill and acidic to me, almost as if the wine was acidified. Not a bad wine, but over-priced in my mind. Tasted Aug 2017.
3.5 Stars
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Santa Carolina Chardonnay Reserva 2015, Leyda Valley
San Antonio Valley, Chile$12.95
A very good chard from Santa Carolina. Nice grapefruit/lemony flavours, with just a touch of wood. Excellent value for $12, worthy of several bottle purchase if you like chard. A superb match to seafood pasta in a buttery wine sauce. Tatsed Dec 2016.
3.5 Stars
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Cabriz Reserva 2012, Doc Dão
Dão, Portugal$11.75
Ripe, soft and a bit jammy. Loads of pruney dark fruit, tastefully oaked. As DL says, satiny texture. The acidity keeps the wine from tasting flabby. A lot of wine here for the $15 price tag (on sale). Nice. Tasted March 2016.
3.5 Stars
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Lua Cheia Old Vines Red 2014, Doc Douro
Douro, Portugal$14.95
Great expression of the Douro here. The fine dark fruit is enhanced with herbal notes but thankfully not abused by any significant oak that I can detect. A nice lingering finish with a bit of tart acidity. At $14, worth getting a few bottles for sure. One of the best values this year at Vintages. Tasted Oct 2016.
3.5 Stars
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Boutari Grande Réserve Naoussa Xinomavro 2010
Greece$22.95
Re-tasted Sept 2018: perhaps a bit more evolved now 2 yrs on but still lovely.
Original note:
The pale red colour gives a first sign of the long ageing process that this wine receives at the winery. Indeed, there are mature flavours of dried fruit, and earthy notes (old wood?). Tart red fruit and some dry tannin folder into the mix....like some "traditional" Italian reds. New world wine fans may turn up their nose at this but I loved it. Wines like this show that the homogenization of the wine world is not complete. Thanks Boutari. Tasted Sept 2016.
3.5 Stars
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Delheim Shiraz 2013, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$17.95
Medium-full bodied shiraz, with pepper and cured meat inflected dark berry fruit. Fairly well balanced, if a bit jammy for my tastes. That said, there is quite a lot here for the money (on sale, forget the price, duh!)….a fine bbq wine for sure. Agree with Sara, chill this for 45 minutes in the fridge before serving. Trust me, it is better with a slight chill. Tasted Aug 2018.
3.5 Stars
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Herdade Do Portocarro 2010, Torrão, Vinho Regional Península De Setúbal
Portugal$12.75
An interesting wine, but one that never really came together for me. Ripe and rich, yet finish with considerable sourness (not in a pleasant way, as with a Chianti). Some wood is noted as is a considerable oxidative note, which detracts in my view. Interesting but odd. Tasted March 2017.
3.5 Stars
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Goats Do Roam White 2015, Coastal Region
Western Cape, South Africa$12.05
A very easy to like white, as in prior vintages. Clean, with just enough acidity (its not Niagara, you know), citrus fruit, a bit of apple and finishing with a bit of bitterness. For $12, this is very good value indeed. tasted March 2017.
3.5 Stars
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Viña Real Crianza 2012, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$18.95
Fresh Rioja, with lively red fruit, hints of leather and oak way in the background. Really like the purity here and vibrant nature. Drinking nicely now, should hold 2-3 more years. Honest wine. Nice stuff. Tasted Aug 2016
3.5 Stars
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Santa Duc Roaix Les Crottes 2010, Ac Côtes Du Rhône Villages
Rhône, France$17.25
Santa Duc's wines may lean toward the more modernist camp, but, based on this CdR Villages, they have not forgotten their roots. Very ripe black fruits, spice, herbs, pepper, firm but softening tannin, perfect acidity....this wine is lovely. All that one could hope for in a southern Rhone red...and more for $17 on sale. Going back for more. Tasted Sep 2016.
3.5 Stars
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