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Herdade Do Sobroso Sobro Red 2013, Vinho Regional Alentejano
Alentejo, Portugal$14.95
An interesting blend here of Portuguese varieties and "international" varieties. A bit of a sweet and sour flavor profile with quite a bit of up front oomph but fizzles on the finish. Not altogether cohesive but a decent wine all in all. Tasted Feb 2016.
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Arnaldo Caprai Anima Umbra Rosso 2012, Igt Umbria
Umbria, Italy$16.75
As JS says, correct but overpriced. Simple, but true to its origins. Tasted May 2016.
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Pinacle De Fakra 2010, Bekaa Valley
Lebanon, World$14.95
What a pleasant surprise. A fresh and lively blend (Bordeaux meets Rhone in Lebanon). Red bush fruits mixed with notes of herbs ably supported by the fine tannin and acidity. Picked up on sale at $12 (a steal), this was fine value at $15. Tasted May 2016.
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Planeta La Segretta Rosso 2014
Sicily, Italy$12.75
Medium ti lighter bodied, with light tannin clearly intended for nearer term enjoyment. Herbal tinged, with easy ripe red fruit and a bit of earthiness. Not complex, but it grew on me. I liked that there was no heaviness in the wine. Lovely match to grilled food. Tasted July 2017.
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Terra D'uro Finca La Rana Toro 2011, Do Toro
Castilla y León, Spain$14.75
Solid, rugged Toro with a firm backbone of tannin and acidity. No thing of grace, for sure, but just an that's not a criticism, just an observation. Made for big foods with higher protein. Purchased on sale for $11.95, a bargain. Tasted July 2016.
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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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