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d’Autrefois Pinot Noir 2015 – Better structure than most $10 pinots, but lacking in flavor

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Price: $9.99 at Total Wine  Style: The "Anna" (Medium body with fairly simple and straight-forward fruit flavors.) Rating: “Ok” Recommendation: “Have a glass or two” Review: Mild nose of black cherries and strawberry with hints of smoke. More structured than most Pinot's at this price with a bit of tannic presence to remind you that this isn't just juice. Unfortunately, …

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Antisto Malbec 2013 – Cahors, France

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Price: $9.99 at Total Wine Style: The “Mike” Rating: “Ok” Recommendation: “Have a glass or two” Review:  Well, we’re not off to a real strong start this month. Although by no means a bad wine, this certainly isn’t something I’d be excited to drink every day. Dark purple with a hint of ruby red, the medium strength nose opens with […]