Kevin Donato
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Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor Malbec 2008, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$17.95
Nearly opaque in purpled colour. Nose of blueberry jam, cherry, violets and black candy licorice. Well balanced mouthfeel. Palate of black fruits, licorice root, and sweet spice. Lengthy finish. Mar 2011.
3.5 Stars
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Roux Père & Fils Chambolle Musigny 2007, Ac
Burgundy, France$46.95
Medium intense ruby-garnet colour. Developing a nose of raspberry, red cherry, earth, wet fall leaves, and a bit gamey. The palate is on the acidic and tannic side which could use some time to integrate. Tangy raspberry, rhubarb, and beet. The length was average. Cellar for a few more years. Jan 2011.
3.5 Stars
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Frescobaldi Tenuta Di Castiglioni 2008, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$21.95
Deep ruby in colour. Medium+ intensity, youthful nose of black currant and blackberry. There is a note of mintiness. Structured acidity and wound up tannins, just like a young Cabernet. Palate was a bit closed with a straightforward black fruit profile. Long length. Ready to enjoy but will improve and open up. Feb 2011
3.5 Stars
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Hidalgo La Gitana Manzanilla, Do Manzanilla Sanlúcar De Barrameda, Spain (500ml)
Jerez, Spain$20.95
Pale lemon in colour, developing nose of dried orange peel, browning apple, pine nuts, olives and a hint of brine. Well balanced acidity and alcohol. The finish lingers with a pleasing almond, green olive and umami note. Mar 2011.
3.5 Stars
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Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt Riesling Kabinett 2007, Piesporter Goldtropfchen
Mosel, Germany$19.95
The wine has a nose of orange rind, green apple, and a wet slate note. The palate is medium-dry with balanced acidity, medium-bodied and plushly rounded. The flavour profile is rather straightforward with
red apple sweetness and the pleasant finish is very long-lived. (Feb 2011)
3.5 Stars
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Cave Spring Estate Riesling 2009, Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada$17.95
A forthcoming nose of fresh apricot, floral, green apple and wet stone. The palate is off dry with racy acidity. Generous flavour intensity with notes of citrus, stonefruit, and good length. Mar 2011.
3.5 Stars
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Nottola Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2006, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$15.95
Detected a mercaptan (burnt rubber) nose that detracted from the profile, and it took lots of aeration to blow off. Nevertheless, one could appreciate the dried cherry palate that is well rounded and structured. Perhaps this is bottle/lot variation. Feb 2011
3.5 Stars
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Château La Serre 2006, Ac St Emilion Grand Cru Classé
Bordeaux, France$52.00
Very deep ruby colour with a garnet rim. The nose is developing with a good measure of black cherry, black berry, damp cedar and leather. Has fuller-bodied palate that is starting to present itself, but it is still restrained. Ripe black cherry and cigarbox predominates. The acidity and tannins give the wine rigid structure. Let this one lie down for a few years before really appreciating it. (Jan 26, 2011)
3.5 Stars
Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$17.95
Generous nose of black currant, leather, cigar, and dark chocolate. This wine has only a hint of greeness that one usually experiences with Cab Sauv. Flavours of currant, black fruits, cocoa and oak spice Good length. What value! Mar 2011.
3.5 Stars
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Rigal Les Terrasses Malbec 2009, Cahors
Southwest, France$16.29
*2010 Vintage*: The scents are very forthcoming with blueberries, pomegranate and black liquorice. The medium-bodied palate has balanced acidity, but it is a bit tannic. Great length and good value. Nov 2012
3.5 Stars
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