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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.
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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.
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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.
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Barão De Vilar Feuerheerd's Tinto 2014, Doc Douro
Douro, Portugal$11.75
I tried to take the bottle out of the "bag" that it is packaged in, to see the label. But, wait, the bag is glued to the bottle! The bag IS the label! DUH! Hmmm, It is different I suppose. What is IN the bottle is a, of course, most important and what you will find is fresh and lively red, with brisk acidity and light tannin. Immediately identifiable as the Douro. For near term consumption (the next 12-18 months). Very nice value. Tasted Dec 2016.
3.0 Stars
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Ferraton Père & Fils Samorëns Côtes Du Rhône 2014, Ac
Rhône, France$11.75
Agree with the WA crew, this is a spot-on CdR, full of character and drinkability. Easy purchase for $16, Ill buy a few more for summer bbqs. Tasted April 2017.
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Beyra Vinhos De Altitude Red 2014, Doc Beira Interior
Portugal$12.95
Soft, easy-going tempranillo-dominated red. Not particularly complex, but good quality red fruits, with little to no oak. All too easy to quaff, and you could do a lot worse for your $13. Fine value indeed. Tasted May 2017.
3.0 Stars
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Rocca Di Montemassi Le Focaie 2014
Tuscany, Italy$11.75
Apparently, this red is 100% Sangiovese. While this does not display much Sangiovese or Tuscan character, it is a well made and delicious wine. Very ripe, in fact showing hints of over-ripeness, wine dark red cherry fruit and hints if cocoa. Really, this could be from anywhere. However, at $16, the enjoyment value I high. Recommended. Tasted April 2017.
3.0 Stars
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Basciano Chianti Rufina 2013, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$15.95
A genuine chianti here, with no resorting to heavy extraction or overpowering oak. Tart red fruit and brisk acidity just a one would hope for in a modestly priced Chianti (this one from the Rufina region). Not great depth or complexity, just a good measure of pleasure. Nice. Tasted May 2017.
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