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3c Premium Selection Cariñena 2013, Do Cariñena
Aragón, Spain$11.25
Not a wine of heavy refinement, indeed a bit rough/coarse. But that's exactly what it should be. Dense and loaded with juicy dark fruit, tannin and refreshing acidity. Great match to bbq steak. At $15, an easy buy. Tasted Nov 2016.
3.5 Stars
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La Ferme Du Mont Première Côte Côtes Du Rhône 2014, Ap
Rhône, France$18.95
Spice/herb-infused red from the south Rhone, with ripe red fruits and fairly light tannin. While not particularly complex, it is delicious and approachable, as a basic CdR should be. Almost too easy to sip. Very nicely made. Agree with David, serve a bit cool (but don't leave it in the fridge for hours). Tasted Mar 2018.
3.5 Stars
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Lapilli Beneventano Aglianico 2014, Igt
Campania, Italy$13.75
Fresher than many reds from the region, this shows how good Aglianico can be. Loved the mix of dark fruit, and mineral/earthy flavours. Picked up on sale for under $14, a steal. Tasted March 2017.
3.5 Stars
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Yalumba The Strapper Gsm 2014, Barossa Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$19.95
I like Michael's interpretation here...."how the Rhone can show up in a Barossa body". That pretty much sums up this wine. More aligned with the South Rhone thant Barossa, this is a ripe, but balance GSM blend, with none of the off-putting (for me) excesses for many Barossas. Plenty of red (strawberry fruit), along with herbs and a hint of pepper. A nice bit of restraint shown here, this is fine stuff indeed. I suppose that this is the new Australia and I applaud that! Picked up for about $16 on sale. Tasted Sep 2018.
3.5 Stars
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Saint Roch Vieilles Vignes Syrah/Grenache 2014, Ap Côtes De Roussillon
Languedoc, France$16.95
A solid Roussillon here from Saint Roch. Black fruit supported by pepper, herbs and a hint of cured meats. Quite dry (just 4g of residual sugar), with good grip and fine length, especially for such a modestly priced bottle. Delish. Tasted Feb 2018.
3.5 Stars
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Dainero 2013, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$14.75
90% merlot/10% sangiovese according to the Castiglion del Bosco website, but I have to agree with MG, tis seems to have more sangiovese. Perhaps its the red cherry fruit and bright acidity that give that impression. Good complexity here and an approachable structure. Oak is well-judged and this has good energy. Not for long keeping, this is good to go now and should hold a few more years. tasted June 2017.
3.5 Stars
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Pérez Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2014
Chile$14.95
A solid, dry and balanced Chilean cab. Not a hugely ripe wine, but hits the right balance. Fresh acidity, fine tannin and solid fruit. More than fair value at about $15. Easy re-purchase. Tasted Aug 2017.
3.5 Stars
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Tsantali Reserve Rapsani 2012, Pdo Rapsani, Thessalia
Greece$15.75
Relatively light-weight, simple but pleasant wine, with herbal-tinged notes of red fruit. Good acidity on the finish and light tannin. DL's comparison to Cab Franc is a good one. Decent enough for $16. Tasted July 2017.
3.5 Stars
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Vinum Africa Chenin Blanc 2015, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$15.95
Superb value in white wine. Full flavoured, yet light on the palate, with nicely judged acidity. I like the balance here between the rip fruit and the acidity. Great summer sipper with lighter foods. Tasted Aug 2017.
3.5 Stars
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Genesis Xinomavro Merlot 2014, Pgi Macedonia
Macedonia, Greece$13.75
Medium bodied blend of xinomavro and merlot. Stylistically, this leans more toward the savoury old-world. I enjoyed the ripe red fruit, sour cherries, and hint of earth. A bit of vanilla checks in but doesn't get in the way of the overall character of the wine. Seems to me to be drinking quite nicely right now. Picked up on sale at $13.75...a bargain by anyone's standards. Tasted Oct 2017.
3.5 Stars
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