Jon Speed
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Huff Estates South Bay Chardonnay 2007, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$23.75
For those fans of 'well-oaked' Chards. - this was a bit much for me. Quite acidic. Long finish. Nov 2010.
3.5 Stars
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Bellaria Assunto Brunello Di Montalcino 2004, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$36.95
Garnet-mahogany (bricking), muted fruit, leather, barnyard, tabacco, plentiful tannins fairly well integrated, medium acid, average length finish. Okay but not that interesting on it's own. Jan 2011.
3.5 Stars
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Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Napa Valley
California, Usa$25.95
Deep ruby moving to garnet, intense nose, blackberry, earthy, forest floor, dried fruit, high tannins but soft, wood, big mouthfeel. Average length. Jan 2011.
3.5 Stars
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Thorn Clarke Shotfire Quartage 2007, Barossa, South Australia
Australia$21.95
Dark fruit, fairly strong nose, nice mid pallet. Seems fairly well balanced even with the loads of fruit. Just a tad short of delicious.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Notre Dame Des Pallières Gigondas 2007, Ac
Rhône, France$23.95
A medium intense nose with lots of dark fruit, blackcherry and a bit of earth. Dry, with quite a bit of tannin but fairly fine. Fairly high acid, med+ weight. Powerful, very nice (coming close to delicious), needs a few years to be at peak. Bought a few to lay down. Feb 2011.
3.5 Stars
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Thorn Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Australia$16.95
Lots of of dark fruit with lower acid and light tannins. Did not seem hot even though it is listed at 15%. Medium finish.
Sept 2010.
3.5 Stars
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Château Des Charmes Old Vines Riesling 2007, VQA Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$16.95
Nice fruit aromas, above average acidity and a bit of residual sugar seems nicely balanced. Med+ body, bit of bitterness (not unpleasant) on a decent finish. Tasted twice, Dec 2010.
3.5 Stars
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Steve Bird Big Barrel Pinot Noir 2008, Marlborough, South Island
New Zealand$26.95
A slightly darker ruby red. Red fruits, earth. Med intensity with a nice mouthfeel, smooth tannin and good balancing acidity. Good finish. Nice. Bought more to replace. Dec 2010
3.5 Stars
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Château St Cosme Les Deux Albion Côtes Du Rhône 2008
Rhône, France$19.95
Medium ruby red. Above average intensity on the nose, with plum, blackcherry, smoke, pepper, and some some wood. This wine is dry with chewy/grippy tannins - comes across young - with medium acid and good weight. On the palate there is added leather and spice. With a med+ length this is pretty good. Feb 2011.
3.5 Stars
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François Martenot Les Haut Bois Meursault 2007, Ac
Burgundy, France$33.60
Pale gold with an intense nose of citrus fruit, honey, butterscotch and a bit of floral. Some more wood on the mid-palate with good weight and very good length. Feb 2011.
3.5 Stars
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