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Lafage Cayrol Vieilles Vignes Carignan 2019, I.G.P. Côtes Catalanes
Roussillon, France$19.95
Good intensity and depth here from this old vines Carignan. Dark fruit accented with wild herbs, all bundled up with taut tannin and bright acidity. I think that this is still a bit too young- best to hold another 12-18 months. Tasted March 2022.
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Altos De Inurrieta Reserva 2015
Navarra, Spain$25.45
A big rich wine, inky dark in colour.
Flavours are concentrated, very much in the dark berry spectrum, along with some dark chocolate. Finishes with some noted and rather astringent tannin. And that is what detracts from this wine. I'd like to say that one can give it another few years, but I don't think that astringency will ever recede. A good wine to be sure - certainly adventurous, just lacking some charm. Tasted Oct 2022.
4.0 Stars
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Convey 2016
Priorat, Spain$23.65
Certainly less heavy and extracted than many Priorats, this is actually quite bright and lively. Fruit is nicely ripened with surprisingly good acidity on the finish and supple tannin. Perhaps missing just a bit of complexity to rate higher. From the "Destination Collection", only available at one store and perhaps (as was the case here), if you are really lucky, online at the lcbo's own awful website. Tasted Feb 2020.
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Tornatore Nerello Mascalese/Nerello Cappuccio 2017, Doc Etna Rosso
Sicily, Italy$25.95
Very much like the '15, which is to say, a bit angular, austere and thin. Certainly there is some nice red fruit and crisp acidity but lacks complexity and depth and the finish is a bit clipped. Disappointing. I long for the '14. Tasted Aug 2020.
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Coudoulet De Beaucastel Côtes Du Rhône 2019, Ac
Rhône, France$29.95
Picking up on sale at $24, this is a superb Cotes du Rhone, obviously far superior to the generic CdR labelling that it is required to use. But wine lovers have known about this bottling from the Perrins for many years, hence the higher (and fully justified) price compared to other CdR-lablled wines. Fine to drink now, but probably better with another 12-24 months in bottle. Tasted Dec 2022.
4.0 Stars
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Clos De Luz Massal 1945 Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Almahue, Do Valle Del Rapel
Rapel Valley, Chile$21.95
Very solid cab sauv, with virtually no oak influence. Still fairly pronounced tannin and bright acidity. Complex and long finishing. Very good now, but I suspect better in another 12-18 months. Tasted March 2022.
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Malivoire Estate Grown Chardonnay 2020, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$21.95
This usually reliable, well-priced chardonnay seems a step below it usual quality. Certainly nothing truly wrong with the wine, it just seems rather light in flavour and character in this excellent vintage. A bit forgettable I'm afraid to say. Perhaps an off-bottle? Tried over 2 nights (Oct 2022).
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Wynns Coonawarra Estate The Siding Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Coonawarra
South Australia, Australia$19.25
Such lovely balance in this cab from Wynns. Bright fruit, perfectly ripened with nary a hint of going over the top. Oak is use judiciously and the tannin is so smooth that you hardly notice. While drinking now, there is certainly the stuffing to hold a few bottles for 5+ years. Very nice. Tasted JUly 2022.
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Domaine De La Cendrillon Classique Corbières 2015, Ap
Languedoc, France$15.75
Quite distinctive with the local herbal flavours playing such a prominent role in the flavour profile. There is fine fruit there, not at all overly ripened, but you do have to appreciate all that garrigue flavour along side the fruit (and I do!). A bit of tartness on the good finish. Very good value at $18.95, though it appears that the price has been reduced to under $16. Well worth it if you can find a bottle. Tasted July 2020.
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Peller Estates Private Reserve Cabernet Franc 2017, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$23.75
Medium bodied, with ripe red fruit, but still with a little typical cool climate vegetal/herbeceous notes. Oak certainly makes an appearance but is nicely integrated into the flavour profile. This is a very good Niagara Cab Franc from Peller, No need to age, though no rush either. Tasted Feb 2020.
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