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Kir Yianni Le Nord Assyrtiko 2023, I.G.P. Florina
Macedonia, Greece$18.00
mmmm, citrusy. Mostly lemons I should think. Bit of pleasant bitterness there, and palate wakening acidity. Would be great with seafood...in fact, i had it with salmon - nice match. Fine value indeed. Tasted May 2024.
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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.
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Bachelder Les Villages Niagara Gamay Noir 2018, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario
Ontario, Canada$22.95
Pale, translucent red. Aged in older barrels, this Gamay has only a hint of spice from barrel. Mostly, though, this is all about tart red fruit - currants, sour cherries come to mind. Low tannin with brisk acidity, this is a fine match to light fare from the grill. For near term consumption (i.e. over the next couple of years). Chill in the fridge for 45 minutes to 1 hour before serving. Tasted June 2020.
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Malivoire Rose Moira 2019, VQA Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Dry, high acid and a bit austere - not in a bad way, though. A hint of red berry fruit but mostly seems a bit more citrus/orchard fruit in flavour. Admittedly, rose is not my favourite style of wine and I probably should have waited for a hot day in June to open this rather than a cool, damp, April evening, Tasted April 2021.
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San Fabiano Calcinaia Chianti Classico Docg 2018
Tuscany, Italy$21.95
Leans more toward the dark fruit spectrum yet still retains its Sangiovese and Tuscan character. Complex, with great acidity and fine structure. Delicious. A superb Chianti Classico.....and was only $22. Drinking now but no rush, should hold a few more years. Tasted Sep 2023.
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Glenelly Glass Collection Merlot 2018, W.O. Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$16.95
Solid merlot from Glenelly, fairly priced. No need to age, just drink and enjoy. Tasted May 2023.
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Malivoire Stouck Farmstead Red 2017, VQA Lincoln Lakeshore
Ontario, Canada$26.95
A Merlot- Cab Sauv blend that has some red fruit peaking out from behind some very notable oak-driven flavours. Fruit seems ripe, with no notable green flavours and there is some crisp acidity on the finish. But, for me, the oak is just too dominant (the American component especially). I will try my second in 3 years or so to se if the oak has faded but I won't hold my breath. Tasted Nov 2020.
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Pieropan Ruberpan Valpolicella Superiore 2019, D.O.C.
Veneto, Italy$31.95
Impressive Valpolicella, vastly superior to most of the swill in this category. Complex red fruit, with some herbal notes and backed by nicely judged wood. Good stuff. Tasted Apr 2025.
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Alpha Estate Turtles Single Vineyard Malagouzia 2022, P.G.I. Florina
Greece$19.95
Rich and a bit exotic (from a North American's point of view), with note tropical fruit notes, hints of orange and peach. Crisp, yet a bit waxy as David notes. Superb white, hell, superb wine period. Really wish that I had bought a few more for these warm summer days. Great price too. Greece rules! Tasted June 2024.
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La Pieve Barolo 2016, Docg Piedmont
Piedmont, Italy$39.95
Lighter and less tannic than more expensive Barolos, this still exhibits some fine tart red fruit, brisk acidity and frim but silky tannin. Drinking very nicely now, but fine to hold for a few more years. Tasted Dec 2023.
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