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Carpineto Chianti Classico 2010
Tuscany, Italy$19.95
My notes are for the '09, picked up at Marketview wines in Rochester for $13.99. Medium-to medium-light bodied, with pure, vibrant cherry/currant fruit. A bit earthy, with zesty acidity and fine tannin. Oak is virtually invisible. In short, what I expect in a Chianti. A fine authentic Tuscan red at a great price. Wonder why the LCBO can't price it so cheaply (oh yeah, its a monopoly, it doesn't have to be cheap). Tasted Dec 2012.
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Château D'anglès La Clape Classique Syrah/Grenache/Mourvèdre 2007, Ac Languedoc
Languedoc, France$14.95
Pleasant ripe red fruit, ably backed by local herbs and spice. Good depth, mature, with fine regional character. Perhaps a bit rough around the edges but most enjoyable. for near-term consumption. More than fairly priced. Tasted August 2012.
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Ippolito 1845 Liber Pater Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore 2009, Doc
Calabria, Italy$13.95
Loaded with southern Italian charm and character, this Calabrian red exhibits flavours of dried red fruits, and herbs with well-integrated tannin and acidity. The finish is long and firm. One heck of alot of wine for $14, worthy of multiple bottle purchase. Drink now or can easily hold for a few years. Tasted August 2012.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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