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9.0

An outstanding Rhone (100% syrah) at this price ($65 off restaurant list). A pronounced earth/barnyard nose that was interesting and appealing. Good depth on the palate. Bastille Kitchen with Joel and Lisa. — 4 days ago

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8.9

"Syrocco" - get it? Despite the name, a good, interesting syrah from Morocco. A funky, earthy quality along with fruit and a cold stone note. Medium weight on the palate. A great find. Bottle #2 at Marcia's. — 2 months ago

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8.6

Its heavy, with a smooth, fleshy, dark cherry nose, but it's not that complex. It's just overripe. Interesting smoky note. Demerits for gimmicky bottle. — 2 months ago

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8.8

Good structure to this Columbia Valley cab. A classic cab profile with dark berries, cedar and tobacco. Slightly sweet for my palate. Far better than it needed to be for $15. — 9 days ago

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8.7

This isn't from Spain - it's from CA, using varietals commonly used by the Spaniards. Very well balanced, with strawberry and other fruits on the nose. Sweet on the palate, and juicy. Enjoyable. — 2 months ago

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8.5

It is smooth. It is very drinkable. And it is utterly one dimensional. Shows the limits of this grape when it dominates a blend. Bottle #1 at Marcia's. — 2 months ago

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8.6

There's a nice underlying creaminess to this pinot noir, but ultimately it's pretty one dimensional. Satisfying but unmemorable. — 4 months ago

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8.7

An oddly smooth cabernet, but at the same time still interesting. Almost like a cabernet franc more than a cab sauvignon. These guys make interesting wines for the price. — 2 months ago

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8.7

I love the Languedoc. It produces tasty, affordable, workmanlike bottles like this one. Like Australia in the 90s. Very smooth, a little better than medium weight. Inky, with a ripe, dark fruit profile. Won't win awards, but you won't regret buying it. — 2 months ago

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8.8

These other reviewers have no idea what they're talking about. Overripe style, but with complexity - green and vinegar notes on the nose under the heavy fruit. Viscous on the palate, with a spicy element; alcoholic. Satisfying. By the glass ($14 CAD) in Montreal at Albert Bistro. — 4 months ago