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Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale 2006, Tuscany
Italy$24.95
Slighty sour red cherry along with earthy notes and bright acidity. Some firm tannin and quite a long finish. Perhaps a bit "old school" for some, but I really like the authenticity, especially in this age of homogeneity. Very nicely done. Drink now through to 2015, perhaps longer.
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ètim Selección 2006, Do Monsant
Spain$15.00
Full-bodied and mouth-filling, yet not at all over-the-top. Lots of fruit, with notes of smoke, and herbs. Decent structure to allo ageing up to about 5 years or so, but why wait? At $15, just a great value. Niagara producers should try this before trying to sell inferior reds at double the price.
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Ramos Pinto Duas Quintas 2007, Doc Douro
Portugal$14.75
What a great introduction to Portuguese reds. Thankfully, the oak is well in the background (the wine is partially aged in stainless steel), allowing the uniqueness of the indigenous varieties (Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Nacional) to shine through. Pure flavours, good complexity and good length.May not appeal to those who drink internationalized corporate Merlots and Cabs, but I loved it. And at just $16, a great deal.
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Flat Rock Cellars Gravity Pinot Noir 2007, VQA Twenty Mile Bench
Ontario, Canada$29.95
Tasted at the winery shortly after release, I found that this wine was giving little. Certainly some gritty tannin, and nicely ripened fruit, but seemed a bit muted, perhaps closed. Difficult to evaluate. I passed at the price, though I will re-taste in the future to see if is opening up a bit/
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Le Clos Jordanne Village Reserve Pinot Noir 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$30.00
Notes of red cherries, with noted smoke-vanilla from the French oak. Quite silky on the palate but seems overall to be a bit shy of fruit. A good pinot but I expected more. A bit overpriced @ $25. Drink now.
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Les Vignerons Du Castelas Vieilles Vignes Signargues Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2007, Ac
Rhône, France$16.95
Ripe red fruits, with touches of smoke and black pepper. I don't find that the tannins are that prominant, but has enough structure to keep short term (though no need to do so, IMO). Quite a good Cotes du Rhone Villages, but I would say that this does not represent particularly great value....in the $14-15 range would be more appropriate.
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Château De St. Preignan 2005, Ac Côteaux Du Languedoc
Languedoc, France$12.35
A quite decent red from the Languedoc, showing notes of dark berries, smoke and herbs. Even at 5+years of age, still showing a bit of tannin. Having said that, I don't think that the fruit will for much more than another couple of years. Nice value.
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Ferraton Père & Fils Samorens Côtes Du Rhône 2007, Ac Côtes Du Rhône
Rhône, France$14.95
This Cotes du Rhone leans to the herbeceous side on the genre. Rather than the Provencal herbs than one might usually find, the herbeceousness reminds me more of some Niagara reds where the grapes do not quite reach optimal ripeness. Quite strange, coming from this region and a wamr vintage evne by their standards. Not a bad wine, just that one can do better. Not sure how Mr Parker rated this 89 - bottle variation???
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Château De Pena 2006, Ac Côtes Du Roussillon Villages
Languedoc, France$13.95
Yet another great bargain from the south of France. Approachable with ripe dark fruit augmented by notes of herbs and a touch of spice. Wines like this make me want to chuck my job and move to Frances, where I am sure many more wines such as this are available. Delish. And just $14.
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