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Saint Roch Vieilles Vignes Syrah/Grenache 2015, Ap Côtes Du Roussillon
Languedoc, France$16.95
A bit lighter and less engaging than the 2014, this is still a fine representation of red wine from the Roussillon and good value too. Tasted May 2018.
3.5 Stars
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Château La Brande 2015, Ac Côtes De Bordeaux Castillon
Bordeaux, France$14.75
A nicely ripened Merlot-based right banker. Friendly and cuddly, with no hard edges. Not overly complex but nothing out of place in the flavour profile. This is just a delicious red - so easy to sip. I think that the original price was $18.95 (the displayed price here is the discounted one). Seems like it is at it peak now. Tasted Sep 2020.
3.5 Stars
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Château Godard Bellevue 2010, Ac Côtes De Bordeaux Francs
Bordeaux, France$14.95
As DL says...$15??? What a great deal on an aged petit chateau. Good complexity for the price, light on the oak, nicely ripened fruit which has morphed into the dried fruit a bit and some good structure. Really like the balance and the authentic non-Parkerized flavours. Still life yet in this too. Tasted July 2018.
3.5 Stars
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Chateau Labarrade Malbec 2016, Cahors
Southwest, France$13.95
The fact that a wine from Cahors is using "Malbec" on the label indicates that these producers are trying to capture some of the consumers of Argentine Malbec. To my taste, this still firmly leans to the model of Cahors from the past. Lean, savoury, and much less fruit than Argentine Malbec. A bit tannic and finishing with tart acidity. Not alot of joy here on its own, but works well with food. Tasted June 2019.
3.5 Stars
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Clos Du Calvaire Châteauneuf Du Pape 2006
Rhône, France$34.95
A soft, approachable Chateauneuf, with typical notes of blackberries, herbs and spice. I also picked up a slight raisiny note of the finish. A good wine to be sure, but I think that there are other Gigondas or Vacqueras than can be had for $12-15 less than are superior wines. Drink now.
3.0 Stars
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Quinta De Ventozelo Touriga Nacional 2004
Douro, Portugal$19.95
Dark berry fruit, with notes of vanilla and coconut from the American-oak ageing. Finishes with a pleasant note of tartness. A very well made wine though I must admit I wish that they had use French oak as the flavours from the American oak distract from the fruit, in my opinion. Drinking well now.
3.0 Stars
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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.
3.0 Stars
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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.
3.0 Stars
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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.
3.0 Stars
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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/
3.0 Stars
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