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Gérard Bertrand Saint Chinian Syrah/Mourvèdre 2009, Ac
Languedoc, France$18.95
Initially reticent, this St. Chinian tooks some coaxing to bring it out of hiding. Once it emerged, it displayed ample cool blackberry fruit along with notes of pepper/spice. Just medium-bodied with fine tannnin, to me, this leans more towards a north Rhone red that a southern France red. Long finishing, with great purity in the fruit. Very fine with a decant now, but I suspect even better in a year or two. Excellent value. Tasted Sept 2012.
3.0 Stars
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Lan Crianza 2008, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$15.95
Simple, medium-bodied Rioja. Oak is noted but not overbearing. Red fruit, vanilla and a bit of spice. Finish is a bit short. Well-made but just an average value. Drink now. Tasted May 2013.
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Peique Tinto Mencía 2010, Do Bierzo
Galicia, Spain$14.95
A very powerful red, with plenty of tannin. Hits the palate like a wall of flavour, predominantly black fruit and a bit of a medicinal note. Tannic and alcoholic on the finish. I think that this needs a couple of years before delivering full enjoyment, but lots here for a ten and a fiver. Tasted Sept 2012.
3.0 Stars
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Quinta De Baixo Tinto 2008, Doc Bairrada
Bairrada, Portugal$10.75
Mid-weight, fruity red from Bairrada. Red fruits, dried fruit, hints of leather, no noticeable oak, lively acidity. A bit rustic perhaps, but in a good way. Lots of character here and alot of wine for the money. Drink any time over the next few years. Tasted oct 2012.
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Delas Frères Saint Esprit Côtes Du Rhône 2010, Ac
Rhône, France$16.95
Lots of flavour, if not as finessed as some more expensive wines from the region. Ripe red fruits, spice, and herbs, without any oak. Alot of wine for $16. Tasted Oct 2012.
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Boutari Naoussa 2008, Pdo Naoussa
Naoussa, Greece$13.95
Mature in appearance, but still very much alive. As noted by JS and DL, this Xinomarvro calls to mind Nebbiolo. Notes of slight tart cherry fruit, dried fruit, and earth. Firmly structured and no trace of oak. An only average finish betrays its modest price point, but this is a delicious red for only $12.95. I only wish I had bought a few bottles. Tasted Feb 2013.
3.0 Stars
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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
3.0 Stars
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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.
3.0 Stars
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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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