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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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Château De Gourgazaud Cuvée Mathilde Minervois 2011, Ac
Languedoc, France$14.95
Ripe, fruity Minervois with dark berry fruit, hints of black olives and black pepper. Quite approachable and appealing, a no nonsense red for current consumption. An easy wine to like. Quite fairly priced at $15. Tasted Sept 2014.
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Massaya Classic Red 2011, Bekaa Valley
Lebanon, World$15.95
Flavours remind me of a Cotes du Rhone (as JS points out). Earthy, slightly herbal and peppery, with notes of dried fruit and cherry. Some firm tannin on the finish. Vintages catalogue states $15.95 but this is being sold for $12.80, which is super value. A bit rough around the edges, but I really liked the authenticity of this wine. Back for more. Tasted June 2014.
3.0 Stars
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Perle De Roseline Rouge 2015, Côtes De Provence
Provence, France$13.75
A Cabernet-Syrah blend from Provence. This is a fairly light weight wine for such a warm climate, yet no shortage of flavour here. Light tannin, fresh acidity and bright red fruits with hints of herbs and pepper. Not super complex but I like the flavours. Nicely made, a fine food wine and a very good value on sale at under $14. Tasted nov 2018.
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La Cartuja Tinto 2012
Priorat, Spain$14.75
The 2011 vintage, picked up at Premier Wines in Buffalo for $14.95. Very ripe, veering on over-ripeness with notes of dark fruit, prunes and hints of spice. Quite mouth-filling and the oak is in fine balance. Long finish. Good value for Priorat (or anywhere for that matter). As an added bonus, the LCBO will refund me 20 cents for a bottle bought elsewhere! Or is it the Beer Store. Tasted July 2014.
3.0 Stars
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Mas De Montagnes 2010, Cotes Du Roussillon Villages
Languedoc, France$6.30
A pleasant, straight forward red from the Roussillon. Notes of red fruit, smoke, pepper, and hints of herbs. Not particularly deep fruit or complex, but good regional authenticiy. A decent buy given the prices these days at the LCBO. Tasted March 2014.
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Tom De Baton 2011, Casal De Loivos, Doc Douro
Douro, Portugal$16.95
A very approachable unoaked red from the Duoro. Just medium bodied, with bright red fruits, with just a hint of spice. Not particularly complex, but nicely made and very easy to enjoy. A relative bargain these days at Vintages, and as such, well worth seeking out. Tasted Feb 2014.
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