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One of these days, I need to write a post about the vast, almost endless selection of Australian red blends that cost $10 or $12. These are solid, dependable wines -- the Rosemounts, Lindemans and McWilliam's -- that are a step up from the livestock wines that have dominated the Aussie export market for the past decade. Until then, consider this: The Penfolds ($12, sample ), which is a a good example of the quality and value that these wines deliver. The biggest problem with most cheap red wines is that they're offensive -- literally. Ask a beginning wine drinker who says he or ... Read Full Story
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Wine Whore Review: This week's poll winner is a winery with a magical story: "In the fourteenth century, alchemists believed they could miraculously transform ordinary metals into silver and gold with the help of the mineral cinnabar. Consequently, this purple-red derivative of mercury was highly coveted by medieval nobility. Cinnabar founder Tom Mudd (1942–2007) as he captured the magic of alchemy in his handcrafted wines." Today, Winemaker George Troquato combines small, intensely flavored grapes with meddle-free winemaking to produce three lines of complex, well-balanced wines: Santa Cruz Mountains Wines Central Coast Wines Saratoga village Tasting Room collection of limited-production exclusives Never Wine Alone: Wine ... Read Full Story
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Wise Wine Review: Parducci Sustainable White Mendocino County 2007 (click for more info) Taste Score = 8/10 Points Cost Score = 9.5/10 Points Overall Score = 8.4/10 Points (Additional stats below) When this bottle of wine showed up, I didn't know what to think. Sustainable White? What the heck does that mean? What does sustainable have to do with wine? As I did more research, it became more apparent that I might have a good bottle of wine on my hands. What's more, this bottle only costs $10. Yes, $10! Before we crack it open and see if there's a pearl in this oyster, ... Read Full Story
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Wise Wine Review: Joel Gott California Zinfandel 2007 (click for more info) Taste Score = 8.5/10 Points Cost Score = 9/10 Points Enjoyability Score = 9/10 Points Overall Score = 8.75/10 Points (Additional stats below) Joel Gott, a Wine Whore who knows how to make a kick-ass burger! We have all been there. After hours of drinking wine, beer, liquor, or whatever the heck your favorite alcoholic beverage happens to be, you realize that your stomach needs some love. Be careful! This is a critical turning point. My mother once told me some important words of wisdom. She said "If the room starts to ... Read Full Story
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Wine Whore Review: Rominger West Yolo County California Rosé 2007 (click for more info) Enjoyability Score = 8/10 Points Overall Score = 8.13/10 Points (Additional stats below) wine label credit: Just Karen Trying new wine is all about mystery. Heck, that's half the fun! This week I wanted to share the excitement of opening a bottle of wine I would have otherwise never tried. I asked you to pick for me the bottle to drink based on hardly any information at all. What better way to make an educated decision? Alright, there may be a million better ways but that's not the point. Here's ... Read Full Story
Please note--This varietal was sent to us--free of charge--for review.Light golden hue presentation with nice bouquet of pineapple life savers, green apple and pear with sweet powdery fruit.Palate--as a matter of preference, the foundation of this wine is a little flaccid but then I like razor sharp acidity in my whites. Beyond that however, there are nice grassy Sauvignon B. flavors on an off-dry foundation with a nice peary finish that has...  
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At Fritz, what's old is new again. The winery is buried underground, dug into a remote hillside on the Cloverdale edge of Dry Creek Valley. When it was built in 1979, America's energy crisis had just hit and subterranean architecture was the height of fashion... United States - Dry Creek Vineyard - Wine - Fritz Underground Winery - Food  
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***** 54% OFF!! ***** ******POSITIVELY DELICIOUS****** ***EVEN BETTER THAN THE 2007!*** Jonathan H. Newman – 90 Points “Being raised in the wine country and watching the seasonal climate differences has allowed me to better understand the subtleties between these valleys. Each appellation’s micro climate is best suited for the development of their respective varietal. Taste for yourself the balance and ripeness allowed in...  
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By Lenn Thompson, Editor-in-Chief Don't let Vinny Aliperti, co-owner and winemaker at Billsboro Winery, fool you with his humble, laid back personality. He makes serious wines, both at Billsboro and at his 'day job' as winemaker at Atwater Estate Vineyards....  
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By Wine Enthusiast 2004 Elderton Ashmead Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa, $79 Rating: 92 Producer: Elderton Vintage: 2004 Designation: Ashmead Single Vineyard Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Appellation: Barossa Past vintages of Elderton wines have been heavily...  
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By Julia Burke, Niagara Escarpment Correspondent Riesling (in some form) shows up on nearly every wine list on the Niagara Wine Trail – after all, it is New York’s signature white grape. But for Spring Lake Winery, located just east...  
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For truly special occasions when a bottle of Two Buck Chuck simply won't suffice, the discerning oenophile may soon turn to 7-Eleven, where a far more sophisticated wine will be sold. Sure, the $3.99 price tag may give some pause, but sometimes in life you've got to pamper yourself a little bit. 15,000 7-Eleven outlets will start stocking chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon; the chardonnay is described as zesty with notes of apricot, peach and...  
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