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My first blind date was a huge success! I have to admit, expanding my palate through foreign grapes is actually a lot of fun. There's just something about the excitement of trying something different than your everyday goto grapes and discovering a new favorite that makes it all worthwhile. Hailing from the same birthplace as Riedel glassware and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, my first blind date was with the Austrian grape formally known as Zweigelt. Overall, it was a night I'll never forget. Not only did I learn a thing or two about Austrian red wine (like how to properly pronounce the names of ... Read Full Story
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Few words in the wine world elicit as much emotion as the word Barefoot. Does that make sense? Here's why... I remember receiving a shipment of Barefoot wine earlier in the year. Not only did they send me a few bottles, they sent me an entire case! After that, they sent me another case. Considering the fact that these aren't $500 bottles of Lafite, this may not sound like a big deal, but then again, how many wineries take the time to send one bottle, let alone two cases? I never imagined how much I would learn from these shipments. Not only did I ... Read Full Story
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QPR ALERT : At it’s recession busting price, today’s exceptional wine represents an incredible value SUPERIOR WINE ALERT : Today’s Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an exceptional wine with exceptional character. If you are a fan of classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, then this wine belongs in your collection. SECRET SAVINGS ALERT : Subscribe to our Daily Dispatch (above) and you’ll always know what our Top Secret coupon code of the day is. Every day we issue a new members-only code that entitles you to have Ground Shipping included and, sometimes, an added discount! Mission Codename : Return to the Ridge Operative : Agent ... Read Full Story
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The new ‘normal’ Regardless of how things go this winter, some say the Napa Valley wine industry may have changed forever. “I don’t think it can go back to normal,” Calistoga winery owner Laura Zahtila said. “I think we’ll have a new normal.” New Jersey wine merchant Gary Fisch agrees. “It will never be like it was,” he said, “and boy, did I like what it was.” Deborah Steinthal, founder of Napa-based Scion Advisors, predicts that $75 wines will move down permanently to $50, and Napa Valley wineries will be forced to reconsider their luxury-only portfolios. “I think we’ve got about three to five ... Read Full Story
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WORLD EXCLUSIVE ALERT ! Today’s just-in-time-for-the-Holidays wine is usually a wine that is only available at the Mumm Winery! Through crafty strategic negotiation (we never said, ”bribery” ), we were able to secure a small allotment for our Operatives. SUPERIOR WINE ALERT ! Wine Spies founder, Agent Red, declares today’s wine to be his favorite Mumm bubbly to be featured here to date! This is high-praise, indeed, and it is recommended that you stock up for all of your holiday celebrations. SECRET SAVINGS ALERT ! Subscribe to our Daily Dispatch (above) and you’ll always know what our Top Secret coupon code of the day ... Read Full Story
Cabernet sauvignon—and particularly the cabernet produced in California's Napa Valley—is the signature American wine. When a Napa cab, the 1973 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, beat out some leading French wines in the Judgment of Paris, it heralded the coming-of-age of American viticulture and gave the phrase Napa cabernet international cachet. Nowadays, however, that phrase is more apt to elicit snickers than praise; in the minds of many consumers...  
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Five Southern Ohio wineries have teamed up for the "Annual Ohio River Valley Barrel Tasting Tour." The winemakers at Harmony Hill Vineyards & Estate Winery (Bethel), Kinkead Ridge Estate Winery (Ripley), Burnet Ridge Winery (Cincinnati) ...  
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON PAGE ( http://www.ancientpeaks.com/ ) Our 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon and other wines reflect our commitment to crafting fine wines from our estate Margarita Vineyard in the Paso Robles wine country. We endeavor to craft the best California wine possible from each vintage, showcasing the flavors of Margarita Vineyard and the larger excellence of Paso Robles [...] Related posts:sauvignon cabernet, order Syrah wine, california...  
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Peconic Bay Winery Chardonnay “La Barrique” 2007 · North Fork, Long Island, NY, USA We’re kicking off the annual “Wines for Thanksgiving” suggestions with this Chardonnay from Peconic Bay Winery. This is a big flavored, fruit-forward wine that has both aromas and flavors of spicy vanilla oak, ripe pear, and honey. The honey vanilla flavor and the [...]  
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Waimea’s Chardonnay 2008 and Bolitho SV Pinot Noir 2007 have just been awarded Blue-Gold Medals at the prestigious Sydney International Wine Competition. The Waimea Dry Riesling 2006 was not only also awarded a Blue-Gold Medal, but additionally included ...  
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Margaret Swaine told you how award-winning wines are selected. Here, then, is a list of the gold-medal winners (which she helped select) from this year's Intervin Awards.  Chardonnay Oaked - Over $20Beringer Vineyards Chardonnay 2007, Napa Valley Red Blend Bleasdale Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon / Malbec / Petit Verdot / Merlot  Frank Potts, 2005 Late HarvestCattail Creek Estate Winery Select Late Harvest Riesling    #1 SWEET, 2007Cabernet...  
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Classic quality and bold style have distinguished Beaulieu Vineyard Reserve Wines for more than a century. This 2005 Dulcet is a prime example. The name reflects the harmony that?s created with this unique blend of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Napa Valley Syrah. The Cab is harvested from throughout the valley; Stags Leap District, Rutherford, St. Helena and Calistoga, and brings complexity and strength. The Syrah, from BV?s cooler...  
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The 2008 Gibbston Valley Reserve Pinot Noir has been awarded a Blue-Gold Medal and included in the Top 100 Wines of the Show at the prestigious Sydney International Wine Competition. The Sydney International Wine Competition is unique among international ...  
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Filed under: NewsRock 'n' roll and spirited libations have always gone hand in hand. A new enterprise, Wines That Rock, wants to take things to a new level by creating quality wines named after legendary rock albums. Even better, the company -- created by business and fan club managers of bands like the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Sting and U2 -- will place original album art on the wine labels.The first three products will be Rolling Stones...  
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Blackstone winery is best known for its Winemaker Select Merlot ($10), the top selling domestic red wine in the United States. For a step up in complexity, look for Blackstone Sonoma Reserve wines. These full-bodied wines showcase the winemaking style of Blackstone’s chief winemaker Gary Sitton.  
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