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Les Halos De Jupiter Costières De Nîmes 2010, Ac Costières De Nîmes
Rhône, France$17.95
Full bodied, with meaty black fruits, ably supported by notes of herbs asnd black pepper. Enough firmness and depth to keep it interesting. Gives the sense of sweetness on the finish though I think that this is more owing to the ripeness of the fruit than any significant residual sugar in the finished wine. Nice wine with a good sense of place, and a fine value. Tasted Feb 2013.
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Beronia Reserva 2008, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$19.95
Some decent red fruit covered in oak-derived coconut, vanilla and cedar. Has good acidity and, overalll, kind of works if you don't mind the tour through the sawmill. It was a pleasaent enough detour from my usual aversion to heavily oaked infected wines, but I probably won't make such a detour again for some time now that I have done it. tasted June 2014
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Clos Des Batuts Cahors 2009, Ac
Southwest, France$14.95
Ripe, approachable and richly fruited Cahors, without veering into over-ripeness. Dark berry fruits dominate the flavour profile with no oak noted. Solid structure, balanced acidity, solid finish. Very good wine and thoroughly enjoyable. Fine value indeed. Tasted April 2013.
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Rivera Violante Nero Di Troia 2009, Doc Castel Del Monte
Puglia, Italy$14.95
No idea why the Vintages notes says "easy-drinking". This is a firm, well-structured red, with ripe fruit, herbs and spice. Very fine depth and complexity for $15. Nice with for a range of meats. Tasted June 2013.
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Château Agnel Cuvée Philippe Minervois 2009, Ac
Languedoc, France$12.75
At first sip, there was absolutely no doubt about the origin of this wine. Loaded with dark berry fruit, local herbs, black olives. pepper etc. Quite complex and very approachable. A wonderful authentic expression of the region. A little more length would have pushed this over 90pts, but for $15.95, who's complaining? Super value. drink now or over the next couple of years. Tasted April 2013.
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Jean Philippe Janoueix L'evidence 2011
Bordeaux, France$7.95
The $7.95 price is the LCBO blow-out price. Originally in the $14 range I believe. A shame that this has been discontinued, a very respectable and representative red Bordeaux.
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Perez Cruz Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Maipo Valley (375ml)
Maipo Valley, Chile$8.95
Fairly full-bodied, with rip dark berry fruit, hints of cassis and herbs. A bit sweet, though thankfully not cloying. Finish is slightly short. A pleasant red designed to please the "crowd". Tasted Nov 2013 from the 375ml bottle.
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Statti Lamezia Rosso 2011, Doc
Calabria, Italy$12.75
Nicely made red from southern Italy, with good complexity for the price. Red cherry flavours backed by ample notes of herbs and spice (which call to mind the south of France). Should match nicely with a grilled meat. For drinking over the next few years. Tasted May 2013.
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Cline Ancient Vines Mourvèdre 2011, Contra Costa County
California, Usa$16.75
Shows some of the herbal, spicey, earthy notes that one associates with reds from the Cotes du Rhone. On the other hand, there are slightly sweet, confected notes as well belaying its Cali roots. Oak is notable, though I didn't fine it overpowering. While not quite my style of wine, this was still quite enjoyable both on its own and especially with BBQ'd fare. Fans of the style with surely enjoy this. Tasted Aug 2013.
3.0 Stars
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Viña San Esteban In Situ Winemaker's Selection Carmenère 2010, Aconcagua
Chile$15.95
A rare sojourn for me into new world wines...and a worthwhile detour it was. Generously fruited carmenere, with pleasant spice and (thankfully) no over-dose of green pepper/spinach sometimes associated with this grape. Finish is only average but a very good wine at the price. Certainly worth a try. Tasted May 2013.
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