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Lan Crianza 2010
Rioja, Spain$15.95
A reasonable priced (by LCBO standards) red from the Rioja. Medium bodied, with well-defined flavours in the red fruit spectrum. Oak is noted but well-integrated, finishing with a pleasant hint of tart red fruit. I think a shade behind the '09 that I tasted last fall, but still a worthy purchase. For current/short-term consumption. Tasted March 2014.
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Santa Carolina Merlot Reserva 2012, Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley, Chile$12.95
The nose is a bit disappointing, with muted notes of light fruit and veges. Yet, the flavours are more impressive. Lively red fruits, no overripeness, with hints of spice and vanilla. Nice balance of fruit and tannin. No Petrus, of course (not that I can afford to taste a Petrus!) but a very good red for not much money. On sale until late May/15 at $10.95, I should say this is worthy of multiple bottle purchase. Nice rec by ST. Tasted April 2015.
3.0 Stars
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Pepin Condé Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Wo Coastal Region
Stellenbosch, South Africa$15.95
Approachable cab from South Africa. Ripe fruit, with notes of iodine, and hints of herbs. Tannin and acidity are well-judged and oak is in the background . The flavour profile is a bit distinctive, but in a good way. Very well made and alot of wine for $16. Tasted May 2014.
3.0 Stars
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Goats Do Roam White 2013, Coastal Region
Western Cape, South Africa$11.95
Clean, refreshing white from South Africa. Citrus flavours, with hints of spice and flint. The acidity keeps the wine balanced and food friendly. Straight forward, no frills wine that is excellent value at $12. Tasted Sep 2014.
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Carpineto Dogajolo Rosso 2012, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$16.35
A light-medium bodied Tuscan red, soft, approachable with notes of bright, juicy red fruits. Quite pleasant and easy to like, but I really struggled to find much authentic Tuscan character here. I certainly found the wine enjoyable and it is good value. Tasted Sept 2014.
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Château Grand Dignitaire Côtes Du Rhône Villages Gadagne 2012, Ap
Rhône, France$15.25
A lovely CdR, with ripe dark fruits, plenty of spice and pepper and noes a garrigue. Depth and concentration are above average and the 15% abv is well-hidden. THe finish is merely good, which holds it back from 90+pts, but this is an excellent and authentic red well-worth buying at the sale price of $15.
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Boutari Naoussa 2010, Pdo Naoussa
Naoussa, Greece$13.95
Still markedly tannic, the 2010 seems to be even more satisfying than the very good '08 and '09s. Concentrated and earthy sour cherries, and dried fruit flavours dominate much like nebbiolo. Complex and quite long finishing for such a modestly priced wine. A worthy multiple bottle purchase for fan of this style, this should keep several years. Great stuff. Tasted Feb 2015.
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Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2012
Mendoza, Argentina$14.95
Full-bodied, ripe malbec as one would expect from Argentina. Along with that ripe fruit is a considerably amount of mocha/chocolate flavours from the oak. I hesitate to call this over-oaked, as there is some good fruit to balance it. It is just a bit strong for my tastes. Still, there is alot to recommend, as this wine has more depth than most in the price range. Very good value at a discounted $12.95...but you gotta like oak. Tasted Feb 2015.
3.0 Stars
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Château D'anglès La Clape Classique Syrah/Grenache/Mourvèdre 2010, Ac Languedoc
Languedoc, France$16.95
Vintages has jacked up the price by $2. Why? Because they can. The wine itself is recognizably south France, with of dark fruit, backed by hints of local herbs and black pepper. A bit less complex and shorter finishing than past vintages to my taste, but a good wine nevertheless. Tasted August 2014.
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Carvalhais Duque De Viseu Red 2011, Doc Dão
Douro, Portugal$13.95
Restasted Aug 2015, this red is showing better than a year go, with more open spicy red fruit. Upped 1 point. Super value.
My Aug '14 note: A decent red from the Dao, but seems to me less interesting than the superb '09. Flavours and aromas seem a touch muted and lack the vibrancy of the '09, at least at this point. Certainly a good wine, at a fair price. Perhaps this will show a bit better with anothe rcouple of years under its belt. We'll see....Tasted August 2014.
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