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Pisoni Teroldego 2008, Igt Vigneti Delle Dolomiti
Alto Adige-Trentino, Italy$11.95
Light-bodied, with notes of red fruit and notable herbaceous notes. Reminds me alot of a Loire Valley or Niagara Cab Franc. Fine acidity and a decent finish. Best with food. Drink now over over the next year or so.
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Vaeni Naoussa Xinomavro Damaskinos 2004
Greece$13.95
Dried red fruit, earth and some notable (but not overbearing) notes of vanilla from the oak ageing. A fine seam of acidity and tannin. A very enjoyable red, with or without food. Greece is really come forth with some fine wines without sacrificing regional character. Superb value here.
3.0 Stars
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Ortas Tradition Côtes Du Rhone Villages Rasteau 2009, Ac
Rhône, France$17.95
Decent, ripe fruit with plenty of pepper and herbs typical of the region. However, lacks depth and complexity, with an average finish. Fairly priced but hardly a spectacular value. Drink now or over the next couple of years.
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Mas Des Dames La Dame 2008, Ac Côteaux De Languedoc
Languedoc, France$13.45
Yet another fine value red from the Languedoc. Perhaps a bit less overtly fruity than others from the area, this has plenty to offer - local herbs, pepper, along with dark fruit and smoke. Alot of wine for the money, at $13.45 on sale. Drink over the next couple of years. Tasted Oct/11.
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Macarico Rosso Del Vulcano 2007, Doc Aglianico Del Vulture
Calabria, Italy$14.95
Interesting label - no mention of the producer on the front label at all, one has to look on the back label. In any case, this is a mouth-filling, very ripe red made from Aglianico. Red/dried fruits with soft supportive tannin and fine length. Very well done and excellent value.
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Tor Del Colle Riserva Brindisi 2006, Doc
Abruzzo, Italy$12.95
Fresh red berries fruits, with notes of sour cherries. Quite a fine backbone of acidity, especially for a wine grown in such a warm region. Not particularly complex, but nicely made and a good food wine - I should think it would match well to pizza or simple tomato-based pasta dishes. More than fairly priced at about $13.
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éric Texier Vaison La Romaine Côtes De Rhône Villages 2007, Ac
Rhône, France$13.95
Smooth, approachable, with plenty of ripe fruit, all supported by typical notes of local herbs and black pepper. Really great value at about $14. Just love those Cotes du Rhone reds.
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Quinta Dos Roques Vinho Tinto 2007, Doc Dão
Dão, Portugal$18.95
A very typically Portuguese red (in the best sense), with notes of wild berry, earth with well-judged oak. Not especially complex, but very enjoyable for current consumption or short t-erm cellaring. Good price, too.
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Domaine Les Yeuses Les épices Syrah 2008, Vins De Pays D'oc
Languedoc, France$15.95
Similar to the '07, plenty of black pepper and spice (hence the name!), along with meat and some dark berry fruit. Like the '07, I enjoyed this wine but found it just a bit lacking in fruit and depth. With the $2 price increase, not the compelling value it was but still fairly priced. Drink now. Tasted Oct '11/
3.0 Stars
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Mas Des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Blanc 2010, Ac Costières De Nîmes
Rhône, France$14.95
Notes of nectarine/peach, with hints of lemon. Slightly chalky, with note of lanolin on the finish. Quite viscous in texture, almost like a late hares twine, but this is a dry wine. Fine value. Tasted December 2011.
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