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Château La Croix De Queynac 2009, Ac Bordeaux Supérieur
Bordeaux, France$15.95
Good value Bordeaux seems an oxymoron, but that is the case here. Medium bodied red, with solid fruit, a bit of herbeceousness (from some Cab Franc?), and notes of olives and earth that call to mind Languedoc rather than Bordeaux. Nicely done. Tasted March 2012.
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Cennatoio Chianti Classico 2009, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$15.95
Quite deeply coloured for a Sangiovese-based wine. Ripe red fruits with firm acidity and a bit austere/youthful at the moment. While not top shelf Chianti, this represents good value. Needs a year or two to soften. Tasted Feb 2012.
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Umani Ronchi San Lorenzo Rosso Conero 2008, Doc
Marche, Italy$14.95
Quite youthful, despite 4+ years of age. Dark berries fruit dominates the flavour profile, with notes of earth and herbs. A bit rough around the edges, there is alot going on in this wine for just $15. I suggest sitting on this for another year or two for max enjoyment. Tasted April 2013.
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Domaine De La Janasse Côtes Du Rhône 2009, Ac
Rhône, France$15.95
Quite full-bodied and dense, with plenty of ripe dark fruit and a frim strucutre. Nice now, but a year or two in botle would soften it a bit. For a "simple" Cotes dur Rhone, offers alot of wine for the money. Tasted April 2012.
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Pinyolet Garnacha 2010, Do Montsant
Catalonia, Spain$18.95
Full-on, ripe approachable garnacha. Leans toward the red fruit flavours spectrum, with notes of spice and a bit of funk. Has more than a little in common with a Cotes du Rhone red. Fairly priced. Tasted May 2012.
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Giacosa Fratelli Madonna Como Dolcetto D'alba 2010, Doc Piedmont
Piedmont, Italy$15.95
Quite structured for a Dolcetto. Boldly fruited with flavours of cherries, blueberries and lightly medicinal notes. Lingering finish. Can keep for a few years for sure, but I enjoyed its vibrancy for current consumption. For those who dismiss Dolcetto as a light, sissy wine, this is a fine little value that will be a real eye-opener. Tasted Oct 2012.
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Umani Ronchi Montipagano Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2010, Doc
Abruzzo, Italy$13.95
Simple red, with red cherry and cranberry fruit and no oak to speak of. Not much depth or length here to my palate. Actually, a bit boring. Oh well, it was only $14. Drink now. Tasted June 2012.
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Pierre Henri Morel Signargues Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2009, Ac
Rhône, France$15.95
Smooth and approachable, this Cotes du Rhone offers plenty of red fruit, supported by notes of herbs and spice. Finishes with a slightly unusual (though not unpleasant) liquerish note. Still, quite a mouthful for $16. Tasted July 2012.
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Poggiotondo Brunello Di Montalcino 2006
Tuscany, Italy$39.95
An evolved and traditional style of Brunello here. Along with the sour cherry fruits are notes of slightly earthy dried fruits leather and hints of old wood. Quite silky smooth and complex, with a lingering finish. While not up there with the upper echelon Brunello producers, this is a fine Tuscan red and decent values (as far as BdM goes, that is). Drink now or over the next few years. Tasted Dec 2014.
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Domaine Des Fées Côtes Du Rhône 2010, Ac, Unfiltered
Rhône, France$14.95
Full-bodied red from the Cotes du Rhone. Ripe dark berry fruit, dense and mouth-filling. Earthy with typical notes or local herbs and a smooth, inviting texture. The wine just glides over the palate. No oak influence, just pure Rhone. At $15, an excellent value and worthy of multiple bottle purchase. Drink now or can be held for a few years. Tasted June 2012.
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