Tini Sangiovese Romagna 2020
Tini Sangiovese Romagna 2020 Tini Sangiovese Romagna 2020
Tini Sangiovese Romagna 2020
Price: $9.05
Tastes Like:
Red Berry, Strawberry, Oak
Serve With:
Simple Italian
Chuck’s Take
For the price this is a good value Italian table wine. Dry, medium body, flavours not overpowering but tasty at the same time.
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Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Price: $16.95
Tastes Like:
Dark Plum, Blackberry, Oak
Serve With:
Roasted Red Meat
Chuck’s Take
It’s not a bad cabernet at all especially on the scale that they make this stuff. It was hugely popular many years ago so it does have it’s following. It’s alright…but for $17 you can find something more interesting. I wouldn’t avoid it though.
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Piazzano Ventoso Sangiovese 2019
Piazzano Ventoso Sangiovese 2019 Piazzano Ventoso Sangiovese 2019
Piazzano Ventoso Sangiovese 2019
Price: $17.00
Tastes Like:
Barnyard, Earth, Black Cherry, Oak
Serve With:
Meaty Italian Dishes
Chuck’s Take
This one is different and if you love Brett / Farmhouse / Saison type beers you will love this wine. If you’re looking for fresh and fruity this won’t be your bag. Extra dry, grippy tannins, not fruity but more oak, funk, earth and black cherry. Very interesting and not for the faint of heart
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The Pavillion Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
The Pavillion Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 The Pavillion Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
The Pavillion Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Price: $12.05
Tastes Like:
Plum, Vanilla, Smoke
Serve With:
Smoked Salmon, BBQ Ribs, Fallafel
Sean’s Take
There is some raspberry, plum, and even some dark cherry. The oak, which translates to smoke and vanilla is a bit heavy-handed. I think there was a really nice wine under there that got covered up. That being said, some folks really like a smokey, oaky, vanilla bean. If that’s you, enjoy!
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Fantini Casale Vecchio Lot 23 Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 2019 DOC Organic
Fantini Casale Vecchio Lot 23 Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 2019 DOC Organic Fantini Casale Vecchio Lot 23 Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 2019 DOC Organic
Fantini Casale Vecchio Lot 23 Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 2019 DOC Organic
Price: $9.95
Tastes Like:
Plum, Dark Cherry, Oak, Licorice
Serve With:
Anything Italian
Chuck’s Take
It’s your classic Old World Italian weekday table wine. Perfect to have with your stereotypical spaghetti and meatballs on a Tuesday night in good o’l North America.
Medium body, dry, grippy tannins that make your gums feel nice and dry. Something that reminds me of some pretty expensive Barolos I’ve had in the past.
This wine was featured on Episode 6: Counter, Fridge, or Freezer – What’s the best way to save leftover wine? of The Wine Podcast for Everyone
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Caparzo Sangiovese Toscana IGT 2019
Caparzo Sangiovese Toscana IGT 2019 Caparzo Sangiovese Toscana IGT 2019
Caparzo Sangiovese Toscana IGT 2019
Price: $12.95
Tastes Like:
Dark Raspberry, Strawberry, Baking Spice, Vanilla
Serve With:
Lasagna
Chuck’s Take
Medium-light body with a long spicy oak finish that needs a little time in the glass to open up a little. If I had this one again, I’d try decanting it.
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Cono Sur Vegan Organic Pinot Noir 2020
Cono Sur Vegan Organic Pinot Noir 2020 Cono Sur Vegan Organic Pinot Noir 2020
Cono Sur Vegan Organic Pinot Noir 2020
Price: $14.05
Tastes Like:
Cherry, Black Cherry, Plum
Serve With:
Steak & Eggs, Grilled Asparagus, Roasted Eggplant
Sean’s Take
Pinot Noir is a great alternative to bigger bold wines that can steal the show. I got the cherry flavours I was expecting and overall enjoyed this Pinot. A bit of ripe fruit or jam was missing which cost it the 4th star.
This wine is featured on The Wine Podcast for Everyone – Episode 5 Do you drink Red or White with that?
I really liked another Pinot from Cono Sur which I gave 4/5 stars and costs a couple of dollars less.
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Bodacious Smooth Red
Bodacious Smooth Red Bodacious Smooth Red
Bodacious Smooth Red
Price: $3.95
Tastes Like:
Plum, Blackberry, Black Cherry
Serve With:
Asian cuisine, Baked Brie, BBQ Ribs
Sean’s Take
Wine in a can? It can’t be good. Well, much to my surprise it is good. Medium sweet, bursting with ripe dark berry flavours this wine is very easy to drink. The wine is what I like to call “polite” because it has no unusual flavours, nice sweetness, and lower alcohol. This is a 250ml can which is a third of a regular size bottle. The full-size 750ml bottle goes for around $10.00. I was introduced to this wine by my good friend Joanna who assured me she had found a good boxed wine – and she was right.
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Château de Ribebon 2017
Château de Ribebon 2017 Château de Ribebon 2017
Château de Ribebon 2017
Price: $15.95
Tastes Like:
Cherry, Oak, Plum, Violet, Earthy
Serve With:
Charcuterie
Chuck’s Take
Light to medium body that’s extra dry on the palate with medium firm tannins. The wine review on the LCBO (wine store page) by James Suckling was written Jan-2020 (almost 2 years ago). I’d consider it out of date, so disregard it and (only) listen to what I say.
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El Abuelo Organic Tempranillo Monastrell 2020
El Abuelo Organic Tempranillo Monastrell 2020 El Abuelo Organic Tempranillo Monastrell 2020
El Abuelo Organic Tempranillo Monastrell 2020
Price: $10.45
Tastes Like:
Blackberry, Leather, Cedar, Light Smoke
Serve With:
Red Meat
Chuck’s Take
Extra dry with a full to medium body. The flavours are a bit muted and muddled. On the finish your tongue will be left bone-dry from the oak tannins. Not bad overall, but also not seeking it out again terribly soon.
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Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo 2019
Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo 2019 Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo 2019
Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo 2019
Price: $14.95
Tastes Like:
Sour Cherry, Red Plum, Violet
Serve With:
Tapas
Chuck’s Take
Medium-light body with a dry finish and medium tannins that hit the middle of your tongue (not so much on the gums).
Today I learned that Rioja style is to Spain what Bordeaux style is to France. Tempranillo being the main grape.
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Bouchard AF Heritage Du Conseiller Pinot Noir 2020
Bouchard AF Heritage Du Conseiller Pinot Noir 2020 Bouchard AF Heritage Du Conseiller Pinot Noir 2020
Bouchard AF Heritage Du Conseiller Pinot Noir 2020
Price: $13.80
Tastes Like:
Cherry, Rhubarb, Floral
Serve With:
Turkey, Grilled Vegetables, Couscous
Sean’s Take
If you love Cherry Pie you’re going to love this wine. It’s interesting when an old school wine region (France) makes a new world style wine. You often end up with a one note wonder, like this cherry blaster. It did earn 3 stars because it’s a very well made wine that is fresh and juicy.
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