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A Boot-full of Wine : Carmignano
I will devote this column to the small appellation of Carmignano. Carmignano is the Tuscan appellation closest to where we are living in Prato. It is small... Read more
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Winter White Wonderland
The Cotes Du Rhone wine region is a place of mystery to many American wine drinkers. If pressed, your average wine lover might be able to specify that Rhone... Read more
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Mature California Cabernet 9/2009
This past Monday night I joined a group of friends for a night of mature California Cabernets served blind. I did an excellent job of guessing none of the... Read more
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Two values from down under
With the days growing shorter it’s painfully obvious that the summer of 2009 is quickly coming to an end. Don’t let that get you down, just think of it... Read more
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Three wines priced just right for the summer
Our friends at Wine.com are back with another set of wines perfectly priced for summer fun. These wines offer great value and better drinking, particularly... Read more
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A wine for every taste and budget
There’s no rhyme or reason to this great assortment of wine, though they are all from the West Coast so that’s a start. What they all share is that they... Read more
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From the Cellar - Beaujolais
From the Cellar - BeaujolaisWeird title right?Who pulls Beaujolais from the cellar you might ask. Well I do but I can't say I'm a leader in that field. In... Read more
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Beaujolais it ain't all Nouveau
Beaujolais it ain't all NouveauSo naturally what I mean by that title is,that much, if not most, of the wine from Beaujolais is wonderful stuff marred by the... Read more
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Alba Wine Exhibition 2006 Barbaresco tasting notes
Alba Wine Exhibition 2006 Barbaresco tasting notesWhile this is a follow up post to my 2005 Barolo tasting notes, which can be found here, these wines were... Read more
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Alba Wine Exhibition 2005 Barolo tasting notes
Alba Wine Exhibition 2005 Barolo tasting notes... Read more
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Three value wines that deserve your attention this summer
So while I’m writing up Barolo like mad you can bet that some Sangiovese and Italian whites will be getting opened over the coming weeks. Carlo Russo has... Read more
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Memorial Day is on the way!
No matter what your Memorial Day barbecue plans include, we’ve found some great affordable wines perfectly suited for any outdoor feast. And to make things... Read more
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Ten Great Brunch Wines To Try This Mother's Day
Ten Great Brunch Wines To Try This Mother's Day Explore these ten sparkling and still wines, perfecting pairings for brunch on Mother's Day or any... Read more
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Wine of the week - 1994 Ridge Monte Bello
Ok so I'm cheating a bit here, this is not the label of the wine I drank. The label of my bottle was in tatters as it so happens. I bought several cases of... Read more
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Great wine and a 1040 deduction just for you!
I realize that this is one of the least welcome weeks of the year for most of us. With April the 15th only hours away we can all use a little help and cheer.... Read more
