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A wine under $10 that drinks for over $20
The Wine Saint-Chinian ‘Grand Reserve’ 2008 – Maison l’Aiglon – Languedoc, France (Syrah / Grenache) The Place Situated in the northern reaches of the Languedoc, Saint-Chinian is best known for...
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A Perfect White Wine for Early Fall
The Wine Cour-Cheverny ‘Vendanges Manuelles’ 2008 – Francois Cazin – Loire Valley, France The Place Cour-Cheverny is located in the northernmost reaches of the Loire Valley of France. Already a cool...
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A $20 California Cabernet That Drinks Like It's $40
The WineCabernet Sauvignon 2008 – Johnson Family – Napa Valley, CaliforniaThe PlaceIf there is one place in the world where a grape is synonymous with its sense of place, it is the Cabernet Sauvignon...
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An Artful Blend from Mendocino
The Wine‘Indica’ (Carignan / Mourvedre / Petite Sirah) 2008 – Lioco Winery – Mendocino, CaliforniaThe PlaceMendocino is located north of Sonoma along the North Coast of California. Within Mendocino...
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Under $20 Priorat
The WinePriorat Tinto 2008 – Zaumau – Catalonia, SpainThe PlaceThe name of the Priorat zone can be traced back to the 12th century as Christian monks established the Priorato de Scala Dei or “The...
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Regional Wine Week - Renault Winery - Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
As a life-long New Jerseyan, when I think of Egg Harbor Township I think of golf, a short ride to Atlantic City and a much more relaxed Jersey Shore. After tasting a few wines at the Grand Harvest...
View ArticleSilver Decoy Winery - Robbinsville, New Jersey
Call me a snob, call me picky or you can even call me closed-minded as I have been less than receptive to the possibility that New Jersey wineries produce quality wine. After attending the Grand...
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Wine Impressions - Leon Boesch - Alsace France
Domaine Leon Boesch is new to the New York Metro wine market and I am lucky enough to sell the wines from his estate. Having tried them a few weeks ago at our fall portfolio tasting, I was struck...
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Fendant 2009 - Gilliard - Valais, Switzerland
Wine: Fendant ‘Sion’ 2009 – Gilliard – Valais, Switzerland Grapes: 100% Fendant (Chasselas) What’s In The Glass: Out of the bottle, this wine was Viognier-ish with floral, apricot and peach notes...
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Nachise 2008 - Arizona Stronghold Vineyard - Cochise, Arizona
Wine: ‘Nachise’ 2008 – Arizona Stronghold – Cochise County, Arizona Grapes: Syrah (52%), Grenache (27%), Petite Sirah (15%), Mourvedre (6%) What’s In The Glass: Hello fruit! Black raspberries and...
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Wine Impressions - 12/1/2010 - Bucklin Bambino Zinfandel
Having been in the winemaking business for over 20 years Will Bucklin started the Bucklin Winery in 2000. He sources his grapes from estate vineyards in Sonoma – namely the Old Hill Ranch vineyard....
View ArticleWine For Rookies - Developing Your Frame of Reference
A friend recently called me and proudly boasted that she had finally made a permanent switch from Dunkin’ Donuts to Starbucks. Assuring her she was making progress in her choice of coffees, I asked...
View ArticleCava - A Fine Alternative to Champagne
Like Champagne, the term Cava represents both place and style. Unlike Champagne, Cava can be produced in more than one region within Spain with most of the highest quality offerings coming from the...
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Sparkling of the Week - German Gilabert NV 'Brut Nature' Cava Rose
Wine: German Gilabert NV ‘Brut Nature’ Cava Rose – Penedes, Catalonia, SpainGrapes: 80% Trepat / 20% Garnacha (Grenache)What’s In The Glass: Right off of the bat, the cranberry color of the wine is...
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