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Caliterra Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2012
Colchagua Valley, Chile$9.95
A simple, fruity but well-made Chilean Cab. Pleasant red fruits, backed by herbal notes and a relatively short finish. Actually reminds me a bit of decent Niagara reds oddly enough. Quality is in line with a $13 wine, so this represents fine value at $10. Certainly worth a look if you are tight on cash. Tasted Feb 2014.
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Domaine De Clarmon Cuvée Clara Minervois 2010
Languedoc, France$14.75
A robust red from Minervois, a blend of three of the usual suspects in the region (Grenache, syrah and Carignan). Rich, with ample notes of pepper-inflected dark fruits with hints of herbs on the finish. No thing of grace, but quite staisfying. Nice deal at under $15 (on sale). Tasted May 2014.
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Cono Sur Bicicleta Viognier 2012, Chile
Colchagua Valley, Chile$9.95
The 2013 vintage. Plenty of rich tropical fruits, with hints of citrus. More viscosity than cooler climates whites and slightly lower acidity as well. Finishes with a touch of sweetness but avoids being cloying. A most enjoyable (and versatile) white, purchased on sale for $8.95. Alot more wine than one would expect at under $10. Tasted Nov 2013.
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Lacroix Vanel Fine Amor Pézenas 2008, Ac Coteaux Du Languedoc
Languedoc, France$19.95
A nicely balanced red, though not as big or showy as many wines from the region. Ripe fruit, with a bit of tartness and fine acidity on the finish. Actually, the flavours and acidity call to mind Bordeaux as much as the south of France. Just needs a bit more depth to justify its $20 price tag. Drink now or hold for few years. Tasted Nov 2013.
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La Vieille Ferme Côtes Du Ventoux Red 2012
Rhône, France$12.45
I love the southern Rhone, but I don't get this wine. The flavours are earthy and hollow, with hints of red fruit, but the flavours are not appetizing. Soft and approachable, with little structure. The finish is mercifully short. I don't think that this is a single bottle problem. Gets my vote as the worst wine I have had all year. Drink now, if you must. Tasted Nov 2013.
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Domaine Montmartel Côtes Du Rhône 2011, Ac Côtes Du Rhône
Rhône, France$15.95
Straightforward, CdR, with ripe red fruits, hints of black pepper and spice. not particularily complext, but well made, with genuine south Rhone character. As DL points out, chill slightly. Very enjoyable. Tasted March 2014.
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Lan Crianza 2009
Rioja, Spain$15.95
A big step up from the '08 in my view. Lovely balance of ripe fruit, acidity and tannin, with less oak. Long finish. Really delicious. Purchased on sale at Whole Foods in Monterey CA for only $8.99 (no typo, $8.99)! Of course, I can't bring this home with me or I'd fill my suit case! Tasted Oct 2013.
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Vineland Estates Riesling Semi Dry VQA 2012, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$14.95
From one of Niagara's Riesling pioneers. Typical Riesling aromas flowers and citrus fruit. On the palate, very light-bodied with notes of lemons and hints of tropical fruits in this warm vintage. Acidity is lower than usual for Riesling. A bit simple and short-finishing but a well-made and fairly-priced wine all in all. Not for ageing. Tasted Aug 2014.
3.0 Stars
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Trapiche Malbec Reserve 2012
Mendoza, Argentina$11.95
A very ripe Malbec, dominated by flavours of sweet cherries and hints of oak. Simple, and approachable. Certainly nothing wrong with this wine, just rather faceless with too much residual sugar (7g) to be really enjoyable, in my view anyway. ok for the price. Tasted March 2014.
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Château Saint Antoine Réserve Du Château 2010, Ac
Bordeaux, France$14.95
Fresh, lighter bodied merlot based Bordeaux here. No heavy wooding, or extraction, just simple easy drinking red, true to its origins. The cab franc component shows through here in a pleasant leafiness. Thins a bit on the finish, but a lot to like here. Tasted Jan 2016.
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