Kevin Donato
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Three Saints Chardonnay 2009, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara
California, Usa$17.35
This medium-full-bodied chardonnay has nose of stewed peach, roast pineapple and brown sugar. The structured acidity balances the buttery, creamy body. The potent alcohol lingers on the palate with some heat that is a touch excessive. Nov 2012
3.0 Stars
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Joseph Drouhin Beaujolais Villages Nouveau 2012, Burgundy
Burgundy, France$15.95
This is a drier more elegant style of Nouveau that is less 'candied' compared to others. Strawberries and raspberries predominate the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with a refreshing acidity and cranberry on the finish. Nice length.
Would have been a good value if the price wasn't so high.
Nov 15, 2012
3.0 Stars
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Bodegas Hidalgo Oloroso Faraon Sherry
Spain$21.95
Medium amber colour. Aromas of orange pekoe, virginia pipe tobacco, and roasted almond. Dry palate, which is balanced in acidity and alcohol. Notes of black tea, pecan, and a touch of coffee. Better than average length. March 2011.
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Christian Moueix Merlot 2005, Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France$15.95
The nose has essences of cedarbox, oak spice, and a hint of blackcurrant. The palate was unbalanced. It was difficult to detect quantities of fruit, even the currant. The tannins are really wound tight, and there is a stemmy component. Palatable, but phenolically unripe. (Jan 26, 2011)
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Peninsula Ridge Inox Chardonnay 2008, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$14.95
This unoaked chardonnay has a medium lemon colour with a green tinge. The nose of ripe green apple and apricot has accents of citrus peel. The midweight palate is well integrated with a structured acidic backbone. The flavour profile is full of stonefruits and has a noticeable creaminess that is imparted by lees contact. The finish is pleasing, has zest, and is of good length. Enjoy now. (Jan 12, 2011)
3.0 Stars
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Cave Spring Riesling 2008, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$14.95
A wine that is very sure of itself as an Ontario riesling. Has a pleasant, forthcoming nose of apricot and a sweet orange with blossom. The palate is generous and balanced as the perceivable sweetness (and weight) from the fruit tie nicely with the elevated acidity. The length gives you some time to enjoy. It is versatile and would be easily paired with weighty white meats. (Jan 5, 2010)
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Domaine Lou Moural Minervois 2007, Ac
Languedoc, France$12.95
Ruby in colour with a pinkish rim. Medium intense, youthful nose of blackberry and cherry. There's more intensity and complexity to the palate than on the nose. Notes of leather, pepper, black fruits. Medium length. Apr 2011.
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Veramonte Reserva Chardonnay 2008, Casablanca Valley
Chile$12.95
A solid wine. Ample acidic structure and cleansing acidity. Medium bodied with a rounded creaminess. Pineapple and cantaloupe, with oak spice and a hint of caramel. Try with a sea scallop and beurre blanc. Feb 2011.
3.0 Stars
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Château Les Clauzots 2009, Ac Graves
Bordeaux, France$12.95
A well rounded profile with youthful green grass, violet, and grapefruit citrus on the nose. The mouthfeel has a lighter body, with a structure of citrus and herb, and is rounded out by a green apple note. Finishes pleasantly and with good length.
(Jan 26, 2011)
3.0 Stars
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Schoenheitz Linsenberg Riesling 2007, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France$17.95
Developed floral, green pear and citrus nose with a touch of waxy petrol tone. Balanced citrus, minerality, and green fruit profile with good length. Jan 2011.
3.0 Stars
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