Nath. Johnston & Fils Clos des Moiselles 2015, Côtes de Bourg, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Côtes De Bourg, Clos Des Moiselles 2015 is a Merlot-driven and Cabernet Sauvignon red wine blend from the Bordeaux wine region. The Bordeaux wines from the Bourg are elegant and age gracefully with this dry, medium-bodied example coming into its own now. Lovely with fresh dark plum, blackberry, blueberry, savoury herb and anise spice flavours on the palate. All this and more for $20. Drinking beautifully now, pour with a pork tenderloin en croute. Drink: 2021-2024. 384198 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. November 12, 2021
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Château Haute-Borie Cahors Malbec 2016, Cahors, Southwest A.C., France: Château Haute-Borie 2016 is an excellent value Cahors at $15. Fragrant with dark fruits, plum, concentrated and spicy on the palate with blueberry, spiced plum, savoury herbs with an elegant and long finish. Tannins are fine-grained and rounded. Pour with a game tourtiere. Drink: 2021-2026. 20421 13.50% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. November 12, 2021
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José Maria da Fonseca Domini 2015, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: José Maria Da Fonseca`s Domini 2015 is a robust Douro red made mostly with Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Francesa. Great price as well. Pair with roast duck. Drink: 2019-2024. 452730 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. November 10, 2021
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Bodegas Palacio Glorioso Crianza 2017, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Bodegas Palacio Glorioso Crianza 2017 is an excellent value Rioja Tempranillo at $18. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and silky on the palate with crushed raspberry, cherry, plum, toasted nut and smoky vanilla flavours. Tannins are supple. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2025. 340844 12.50% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. November 12, 2021
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