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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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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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