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Idaia Kotsifali/Mandilari 2010, Pgi Crete
Greece$14.75
The comparison to Bordeaux reds certainly seems appropriate. Cedar-infused red fruit, a hint of herbal flavours, along with (to me) what seems like a fairly hefty dose of oak-infused vanilla. Solid value. Tasted July 2016.
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Porta 6 2013, V R Lisboa
Portugal$13.95
Easy, approachable every day wine for simple cuisine or just sipping while forgetting about work. And won't break the bank. Very good value indeed. Tasted Nov 2016.
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Caliterra Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2014
Colchagua Valley, Chile$9.95
A somewhat herbal Cabernet from Chile, belying its humble price point. Yet there is some fine ripe fruit, and a bit of spice from oak ageing. Tannin is soft but provides enough structure. Well made and quite enjoyable. Very good value at about $10. Tasted April 2016.
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Hecht & Bannier Minervois 2013, Ac
Languedoc, France$16.75
Hecht & Bannier clearly strive to create wines that reflect the terroir from which the grapes are sourced. No resorting to heavy oak or super ripening. That is the case here. This syrah-led red blend from Minervois has perfectly ripened fruit, black pepper, dried meats and wild herbs. Fine stuff for about $17 on sale, this put many more expensive wines to shame. Tasted Feb 2018.
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Donnafugata Sedàra Rosso 2013, Doc
Sicily, Italy$18.95
A balanced, dry (5g residual sugar) Sicilian red. Bright and fruity, with just a bit of the rustic oxidative notes that one often finds in southern Italian (or Sicilian) wines. Acidity and tannin are there to provide a nice balance to the fruit. As one would expect, a food wine, but one that could easily be enjoyed on its own. Fine value for sure. Drink over the next year or 2. Tasted June 2016.
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Beyra Vinhos De Altitude Reserva 2012, Doc Beira Interior
Portugal$13.25
Fine red here with bright red fruit and remarkable depth. The negative for me is that the vanilla/coffee overlays of the oak are just too prominent. If you don't mind that, this is a lot of wine for the money $13-ish on sale). Tasted Aug 2016.
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Alto Moncayo Veraton Garnacha 2013, Do Campo De Borja
Spain$27.75
Ridiculous wine in a ridiculously heavy bottle. Concentrated, sure, but hugely overripe, confected, alcoholic (15.5% abv and it shows) and unbalanced, designed to impress Parker and his followers. Flavours are like cherry cola and mocha chocolates. Almost undrinkable....actually, could not finish a glass...the rest went down the drain. Glad I didn't pay for this. $35? A joke. Well, I guess that there are fans of this. Tasted April2017.
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Yalumba The Strapper 2013
Australia$19.95
Not a strapping Barossa, with super high alcohol, residual sugar overripe fruit. No, tis is more restrained and balanced than many Barossa's, with solid fruit and balanced acidity. Not over the top. Hints of herbs mixed in a well. More CdR than Barossa and for that, I am grateful. Very nicely done, a super deal on sale @ $15.95. Tasted Oct 2016.
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Mondeco Red 2010, Do Dão
Dão, Portugal$13.95
A spicy, ripe red from the Dao, with fine depth and concentration. Reminds me a bit of a good Cotes du Rhone, with the rich, peppery fruit. Fully mature now, and most enjoyable. Tasted July 2016.
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Château St. Roch Vieilles Vignes Côtes De Roussillon Villages 2013, Ac
Languedoc, France$16.95
A savoury, slim Roussillon from Saint Roch. Light tannin, make it destined for near term consumption, with pleasant red fruit backed by notes of pepper and black olives. No great wonder, but for about $13 on sale, I have no complaints. Tasted Sept 2016.
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