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Ernest Dry Cider (473ml)
Ontario, Canada$3.65
This is only 4% abv (according to the can). Light tasting, only barely hinting of apples. Picked up a tinny note as well. Disappointing. Maybe I don't get cider. Tasted June 2016.
3.0 Stars
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Boutari Naoussa Xinomavro 2014, Pdo Naoussa, Macedonia
Naoussa, Greece$13.95
Rustic and ready to drink, once again, Boutari's Xinomavro represents fine value. This is all about sour cherry fruit, herbs and bright acidity, making this a perfect wine for tomato-based dishes. Tasted May 2017.
3.0 Stars
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Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Colli Senesi 2013, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$19.75
A lean Chianti Colli Senesi here from Felsina. Sour cherry fruit, firm tannin (as is a Felsina trademark in my experience), and noted acidity (even for Sangiovese). Fresh and lively, this opens up with a bit of aeration and exhibits some real charm. I like the authenticity of this Chianti. Tasted July 2018.
3.0 Stars
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Las Mulas Reserva Merlot 2015
Central Valley, Chile$14.95
Good complexity here for a $13 merlot. Fruit leans toward the blue/blackberry spectrum, with interesting herbal notes and black pepper mixed in. Good concentration and some fine supporting tannin. A bit of alcohol burn on the finish, but who's complaining for $13? Easy multiple bottle purchase. Tasted Nov 2016.
3.0 Stars
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Spier Signature Merlot 2014
Western Cape, South Africa$12.55
The 2015, which is what is on the shelves at our beloved LCBO stores. Pleasant, simple, and well-made merlot, deliberately made in an approachable drink-me-now style. Plummy red berry fruit, virtually invisible oak treatment and a fresh style. Easy to like, easy on the pocketbook. $10.95 until next week is great value. Tasted Sept 2016.
3.0 Stars
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Château D'anglès La Clape Classique Syrah/Grenache/Mourvèdre 2012, Ac Languedoc
Languedoc, France$18.95
A slightly slim and simple red here from Chateau D'Angles. Herbs and black olives support relatively modest dark fruit. While this is a bit underwhelming, it is nonetheless characteristic of southern French reds and provides some enjoyment. Softly structured and drinking now. Tasted Dec 2016.
3.0 Stars
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Col D'orcia Rosso Di Montalcino 2013, Rosso Di Montalcino
Tuscany, Italy$25.00
The 2015 vintage: Light-medium bodied, fresh, fruity and with lively acidity. Bright sour cherry fruit, hints of dried fruit and perhaps a vague sense of spice on the finish. Good depth of flavour and a bit of young tannin. Certainly a step up from the '15 Caparzo RdM that I tasted last month. Could use another year -18months in bottle. Nice wine here. Drink 2019-2022. Tasted Nov 2018.
3.0 Stars
Chapoutier Marius 2015, Languedoc
Languedoc, France$13.95
Unmistakeably southern France, with all the supporting flavours of garrigue and pepper. Nicely ripened red fruit, with very good balance and very little (if any) wood. Typically fine Chapoutier and a stupidly good value at about $13. You need to buy this. Tasted Jan 2017.
3.0 Stars
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Le Clairon Des Anges 2015, Costieres De Nimes
Rhône, France$7.25
An easy-drinking bistro-style red from the Costrieres de Nimes. Light tannin, with bright red fruits, hints of herbs and pepper and some spice on the medium finish. Nothing overly complex but eminently quaffable which is exactly what it is supposed to be. Alas, the wine (as evidence by the sub-$8 price tag) has been discontinued at the LCBO. A shame, this was decent value even at $14. Tasted March 2017.
3.0 Stars
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Rio Madre Graciano 2014, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$15.95
A fresh and lively wine thanks to bright acidity. Herbal red fruit with hint of spice on a medium-bodied frame. Not sure that I have ever had a 100% graciano but it is certainly worth trying. Nice price too. Tasted March 2017.
3.0 Stars
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