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Domaine La Casenove La Colomina 2006, Vin De Pays Des Côtes Catalanes
Languedoc, France$15.95
Yet another bargain from the south of France. The focus here is on the fruit, or more specifically, the terroir. This is no Aussie fruit bomb, rather a fine expression of south France, with ripe red fruits, earth, spice and minerals. And no interference from oak. Perfect with Sheppard's Pie. Worthy of multiple bottle purchase.
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Rivera Salice Salentino 2007, Doc
Puglia, Italy$11.35
Took a while to recalibrate my palate after largely focusing on wines from the south of France. A distinctive wine, with very good fruit, and the right amount of acidity and tannin for balance. Very fine value at $14. Drink now of hold short term.
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Château Saint Maurice Les Grès Laudun Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2007, Ac
Rhône, France$14.95
First night opened, the wine displayed plenty of herbs and peppery notes but was a bit fruit-shy. On night 2, the wine really opened up and the fruit came to the fore. Amazingly, worked very well with baked salmon. I suggest decanting the wine for an hour or two if consuming now or better, hold a year or two. Fine value in a short-term cellaring Cotes Du Rhone.
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Terres D'avignon Réserve Des Armoires Côtes Du Rhône 2007, Ac
Rhône, France$16.95
A delicious red with genuine Cotes du Rhone character. Medium-bodied, with good depth of fruit, and notes of herbs and black pepper. Unencumbered by any noticeable sawmill aromas. A well-made wine that represents good value.
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Foss Marai Extra Dry, D.O.C. Prosecco
Veneto, Italy$19.95
A pleasant simple sparkling wine, with some decent freshness and citrusy and apple flavours. Never mind the "Extra Day" on the label, this certainly has residual sugar though it is by no means cloying. Price is ok, I suppose. Tasted Dec 2021.
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Baglio Di Pianetto Y Nero D'avola 2008, Igt Sicilia
Sicily, Italy$14.95
Ripe flavours, verging on (but not quite) overripe, with dark cherry notes dominating. Not particularly tannic to my taste, and finishing with a touch of sweetness. Solid value.
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Château De Nages Réserve 2009, Ac Costières De Nîmes
Rhône, France$11.45
Very ripe, typical modern expression of southern France red without sacrificing its regional character. Notes of blackberries and spice with supporting tannin. Fairly priced at about $14.45 when first released, a steal on sale at $11.45. Gassier wines always seem to hit the mark.
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Château Camplazens La Garrigue 2007, Ac Coteaux Du Languedoc La Clape
Languedoc, France$11.95
Plenty of local herbs making their way into the dark fruit flavours of this wine. A bit sweet, and evolved...needs a bit more structure. Still, an interesting wine with character, Good, but not quite top shelf.
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Donnafugata Anthìlia Bianco 2009, Igt Sicilia
Sicily, Italy$12.85
A Silician white made from indigenous varieties. Notes of apples and citrus fruit, with faint scents of peaches. Enough acidity to keep it from tasting flabby and average finish. Well made, and a good summer wine, but missing that certain something (to my plate anyway) that really makes it stand out. But for less than 13 bucks, it represents good value.
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Gabbiano Chianti Classico 2007
Tuscany, Italy$16.95
Bright red cherry-currants, with an pronounced sour cherries and bracing acidity. A somewhat more traditionally styled Chianti, but one that is very nicely made. Should be a good match with tomato-based pastas and pizza. A good value to boot.
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