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M. Chapoutier Les Vignes De Bila Haut Côtes Du Roussillon Villages 2013, Ac
Languedoc, France$15.95
Again this vintage, a solid southern French Rhone from the ever reliable Michel Chapoutier. Herbs, black pepper, smoked meat all support bright black and red fruits. Agree with DL, serve with a slight chill. Fine value indeed. Tasted June 2016.
3.5 Stars
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Matetic Corralillo Sauvignon Blanc 2014, San Antonio Valley
San Antonio Valley, Chile$14.95
An intense and vibrant Sauv Blanc here from a cool costal region in Chile. I get some pronounced pineapple flavours, back by passion fruit and lemon lime flavours. Very crisp and fresh. Organic and a very good value indeed. Tasted July 2016.
3.5 Stars
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Ascheri San Giacomo Nebbiolo D'alba 2012, Podere Di Rivalta, Doc
Piedmont, Italy$24.95
Lovely floral nose here, very nebbiolo. On the palate, however, a bit of a letdown. Slim, and tart for sure, with lean red cherry/currant fruit. But just not that much depth here I'm afraid. Relatively simple and just an average finish. A good wine, no doubt, and true to its roots....just not a $25 wine. tasted March 2016.
3.5 Stars
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Thymiopoulos Young Vines Xinomavro 2013, Naoussa
Naoussa, Greece$18.95
Fresh lively red fruit (think sour cherries), reminiscent of Sangiovese or Nebbiolo. Hints of herbs and smoke, though oak is all but invisible. The crisp acidity and fine tannin carry the finish. Drink over the next couple of years for the vivid fresh fruit. Nice indeed. Tasted Dec 2016.
3.5 Stars
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San Leonino Chianti Classico 2011, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$19.95
A fine Chianti Classico, with all the character one hopes for in CC. Bright red cherry fruit, hints of leather, pleasantly tart with fine acidity and tannin. Lingering finish. A model for Sangiovese that I wish more producers followed. Tasted Jan 2016.
3.5 Stars
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Quinta Dos Roques Vinho Tinto 2012, Doc Dão
Dão, Portugal$18.95
A medium-bodied red, with fresh red fruits, bright acidity and appraochable tannin. Hints of spice and medicinal notes on the finish. Decent enough but a bit simple for $19. There are better values from the Dao. Tasted Nov 2015.
3.5 Stars
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Ramos Pinto Duas Quintas 2013, Doc Douro
Douro, Portugal$14.75
A very fine vintage for Duas Quintas, perhaps the best I have yet tasted. Concentrated black fruit, hints of black tea, licorice and meaty notes supported by firm tannin. Length and complexity well above the price point ($17 as I recall, marked down to under $15 - go figure!). Next time, I will buy more than one bottle. Can drink now or hold through 2020. Tasted April 2016.
3.5 Stars
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Santa Julia Reserva Malbec 2014, Mendoza
Argentina$13.95
A simple easy drinking malbec. Pleasant ripe fruit with hints of herbs, but with little depth or complexity and a short finish. Ok quaffing wine, no more. Tasted Nov 2015.
3.5 Stars
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Mas Des Bressades Cuvée Tradition 2014, Ap Costières De Nîmes
Rhône, France$16.95
As always, this wine nicely reflects the region. Herbs, black loves, pepper support the ripe black fruit. Not at all heavy, this has good balance. Just seems that this vintage is a bitter less complex and short finishing than the last vintage I tried. Still, a very good wine. Tasted Feb 2017.
3.5 Stars
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Castellani Filicheto Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2011
Tuscany, Italy$18.95
Unfortunately, this Nobile is not up to quality of the fine '09 and '10. This vintage seems a bit light and hollow. It's not a bad wine, in fact quite decent, just a bit simple and lacking in character. Tasted Oct 2015.
3.5 Stars
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