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Losi Querciavalle Chianti Classico 2011
Tuscany, Italy$16.95
Nice to see a Chianti that isn't all dressed up to tasted like a red Bordeaux. Clean, crisp red cherries and tart cranberries, with hints of leather and earth. Light to medium bodied, with brisk acidity and a bit of tannin. So Tuscany, so Chianti. If you like Chianti, well worth stocking up. Tasted Nov 2017.
3.5 Stars
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Kir Yianni Kitma Yianakohori Hills 2012, Pgi Imathia
Macedonia, Greece$15.75
Like Many Super Tuscans, which blend "international" varieties with an indigenous one, this northern Greek wine takes much the same approach. And, like Super Tuscans, this blending, along with a dose of oak, tends to obscure the regional character of the wine. Yet, despite that, this is indeed a very good, if not identifiably Greek, wine. Ripe, concentrated black fruits on a firmly tannin structure and a lingering finish. Hold another couple of years. Tasted Mar 2017.
3.5 Stars
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Tsantali Reserve 2011, Pdo Naoussa
Naoussa, Greece$13.25
Made from Xinomavro, this is a fresh, lively wine with predominantly tart red fruit and lively acidity. Some background cedar and herbs but this wine calls to mind Chianti. Food friendly and shows well now. Nicely done. Tasted Dec 2016.
3.5 Stars
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Thelema Sutherland Chardonnay 2012, Wo Elgin
Elgin, South Africa$15.95
A fine Chardonnay here from Thelema. Concentration, complexity, depth, character long finish. $16?? A steal at that price. Worthy of multiple bottle purchase. Tasted August 2016.
3.5 Stars
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Mullineux Kloof Street Red 2014
South Africa$15.75
David Lawrason wrote a fine piece about South African wines, touching on the perception that SA wines are inexpensive hence difficulty for them is selling premium wines. Case in point for this Mullineux Kloof St red. This is a superb Rhone blend, with wonderful balance and flavour. $19.95, released in August and there is, as of this writing, still 1000 bottles in Vintages stores. This wine equals many from other regions at $30-40. A must buy. Tasted Nov 2016.
3.5 Stars
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Castello Collemassari Rigoleto Montecucco Rosso 2013, Doc
Tuscany, Italy$13.75
Would not have guessed Sangiovese had I tasted this blind (80% sangiovese, 10% ciliegiolo,10% cabernet Sauvignon according to their website). Some vegetal and peppery notes would have led me to think cab franc or perhaps some syrah. That said, this is good wine, not too heavy with solid red fruit. Tasted Nov 2016.
3.5 Stars
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Trapiche Pure Black Malbec Unoaked 2015
Mendoza, Argentina$15.95
Not really sure why Tripache has two unoaked Malbecs on the shelves at the LCBO, Pure and Pure Black. Anyway, this is a nicely made juicy and ripe Malbec, which thankfully does not rely on residual sweetness for appear. Good balance and decent complexity for the price, though not particularly long finishing. Reasonable value at $15.95, but a super value at $12.95 for a few more days. Tasted March 2017.
3.5 Stars
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Quinta De Saes Red 2013, Doc Dão
Dão, Portugal$15.75
Remarkably light weighted Dao but brimming with flavour. Crisp red fruits, with nicely integrated herbaceous/spicy notes and hints of black tea. Tannin is very mild and some brisk acidity. Lingers very nicely. Really finely balanced and an all too easy wine to sip. Picked up on sale at under $16, which is a bargain by any standards. Tasted Feb 2017.
3.5 Stars
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Gabriel Meffre Laurus Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2013
Rhône, France$19.95
A very easy to like CdR, with typically dried-herb infused red fruit and hints of pepper. Nothing over done here: alcohol is reasonable, tannin just enough to provide some structure, balanced acidity, and nicely ripened fruit. Very nice. Tasted Dec 2016.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Saint Andéol L'excellence Cairanne Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2013, Ac
Rhône, France$17.25
A CdR Villlages that is pure south Rhone. perfectly ripened, but balanced red fruit with notes of local herbs, black pepper but no oak that I can detect. Approachable and completely delicious. ON sale, worth buying a couple of bottles. Tasted July 2017.
3.5 Stars
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