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Celebrate the Holiday Season with Berlucchi

The holiday season is upon us and it’s time to celebrate in style. What better way is there than with a very special bottle of sparkling wine? There is a bottle that defined a style. The lake country, northeast of Milan, 1961.

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Women Winemakers Lead Quality Charge

A recent Santa Clara University study of "highly acclaimed" California wineries suggests that women winemakers, despite their minority in the field, are beating their male counterparts in the quality game. The paper, "Evidence of Women Winemakers' Suc...

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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH THE GRAPE GODDESS® AND MORE AT 9TH ANNUAL ZINFEST

Not only is the annual ZinFest Wine Festival the perfect opportunity to taste the finest wines produced by over 40 Lodi wineries, but it’s also a great place to learn from the best in the wine business.

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Top Zinfandel Values

I make no secret of my love for Zinfandel. It’s California’s greatest red wine, with Petite Sirah making it a competitive race. Yes, that goes against the Cabernet orthodoxy, but I find too much Cabernet tastes alike, and not compellingly like Cabernet...

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Top 15 California Bordeaux Blend Wines Under $125

France may have established that the grapes of Bordeaux go very well together, but that essential blend can now be found in excellent wines worldwide, from South Africa to Washington State. California does particularly well with the black grapes of Bo...

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A Complete List of Value Riesling, Tasted 7/2012

It’s not easy to find great Riesling under $12. It is a very particular challenge since producers can always rely on their favorite crutch, sugar, when producing Rieslings. After working through over a case of value priced Rieslings, I was becoming a b...

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Sauvignon Blanc Tasting Notes

Summer’s coming and you better be prepared. Sunscreen? Check. New grilling tools? Check. New shorts and fresh Tevas? Check. Refreshing white wine? I’m all out, how about you? It’s time to reload on the best summer refreshers and when it comes to summer...

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8 Elegant Zinfandels

After last week’s look at value-oriented Zinfandel, I was pretty excited to jump into and taste some higher end wines. I love Zinfandel’s many iterations. From the Claret styles of yore to the fruit bombs that have made bold headlines and big points ov...

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California Zinfandel: A Lesson in Vintage and Regional Success

Zinfandel, it’s no secret that I have carried on a long and intimate relationship with you. There is so much you offer. Sometimes you're a bit rough and tumble, edgy, even dangerous, while other times you’re coy, or playful, but your always there for m...

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Dalliance Lake County (2010)

Winery: Dalliance
Region: USA » California » Lake County
Varietal: Barbera , Cabernet Sauvignon , Zinfandel , Syrah , Tempranillo
Type: Table Wines
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bobcatpunk

Sweet red fruit upfront, mellow, low tannins, some smoke and pepper

Vranac Montenegrin Black Montenegro Plantaze (2010)

Winery: Plantaze
Region: Montenegro » Podgorica » Lake Skadar
Varietal: Vranec
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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ApelsecS

Comparing this semi-sweet wine to dry "Plantaze Vranac 2009" I could say it's the same but different: same grape, same crimson color, rich nose of berries but taste is not so bright and expressive as the original "Plantaze Vranac". It's more flat, smoo...

Rosa d'Oro Vineyards Primitivo (2009)

Winery: Rosa D'oro Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Lake County » Clear Lake
Varietal: Primitivo
Type: Table Wines
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aronowm2

keeping with my current theme of baby inspired reviews....what if nero d'avola and zinfandel had a baby? it would be this awesome combo of new world and old world. pair it with ravioli.

The Seventy Five Wine Company Red Blend Red Hills Lake County the Sum (2008)

Winery: 75 Wine Co.
Region: USA » California » Lake » Red Hills Lake County
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon , Petite Sirah , Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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deconut

Chilled and let sit for a while - very strong nose - lots of pepper and black cherry - this is a wonderful blend - no disappointments here - lovely after 1.5 hours - a little more age and this wine will be sensational. For a 2008 it is incredible.

Plantaže Vranac Vranac (2009)

Winery: Plantaze
Region: Montenegro » Podgorica » Lake Skadar
Varietal: Vranec
Type: Table Wines
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ApelsecS

yeh, this one is great! The first thing that i noticed was an interesting berry aftertaste that comes after right amount of tannins and lasts for a long time. That's the one i'll buy again. By the way, these bottles are numirated...

Cabernet Sauvignon "Est. 75" Amber Knolls Vineyard (2006)

Winery: Amber Knolls Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Lake County » Clear Lake » Red Hills
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Color: Red Wines
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rar8888

Nice spicy cab. A little tight but tasty. Tasted at Geneva wine tasting 4/18/2010.

Line 39 Cabernet Sauvignon Lake County (2006)

Winery: Line 39
Region: USA » California » Lake » Red Hills Lake County
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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Gantt Hickman

Had the opportunity to enjoy this wine with my wife before dinner with my mom and aunts. The nose had a bit of cherry on it then moved to darker fruits in the mouth. Blackberry maybe. The body was surprisingly lite for a cab which was what I was loo...

Rosa d'Oro Vineyards Sangiovese (2009)

Winery: Rosa D'oro Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Lake County » Clear Lake
Varietal: Sangiovese
Type: Table Wines
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aronowm2

big nose of dr. brown's black cherry soda. strawberry and sour cherry on the palate. lots of fruit. you can tell that this sangiovese was not made in Italy. almost no oak, which is refreshing. the lively acidity makes it a no-brainer to pair with red s...

Cakebread Cellars Zinfandel Red Hills Lake County Snows Lake Vineyard (2005)

Winery: Cakebread Cellars
Region: USA » California » Lake » Red Hills Lake County
Varietal: Zinfandel
Type: Table Wines
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Philip

Just opened and could do with some time to open fully, but very rich fruity nose. Solid fruit and minerality throughout. Nice

The Seventy Five Wine Company Red Blend Red Hills Lake County the Sum (2008)

Winery: 75 Wine Co.
Region: USA » California » Lake » Red Hills Lake County
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon , Petite Sirah , Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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deconut

This wine is a wonderful blend - if you like The Prisoner (Orin Swift), this is a bit less in price and almost as good.....Wonderful full bodied nose. Fruits, jam, spice and perfectly blended. Same with the flavors - very smooth finish - no disappointm...

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Hosmer Riesling Cayuga Lake
Winery: Hosmer Winery
Region: USA » New York » Cayuga Lake
Type: Table Wines

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Crisp Asian Salmon with Bok Choy and Rice Noodles

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Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling
Winery: Dr. Konstantin Frank Wine Cellars
Region: USA » New York » Keuka Lake
Type: Table Wines

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Spicy Shrimp with Andouille Sausage on Grits

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Thirsty Owl Riesling
Winery: Thirsty Owl Wine Company
Region: USA » New York » Cayuga Lake
Type: Table Wines

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Southern Fried Chicken Strips

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Red Tail Ridge Winery Riesling Seneca Lake Semi-Dry
Winery: Red Tail Ridge
Region: USA » New York » Seneca Lake
Type: Table Wines

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Emeril's Shrimp Scampi with Herbed Rice Pilaf

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Dr. Konstantin Frank Semi-Dry Riesling
Winery: Dr. Konstantin Frank Wine Cellars
Region: USA » New York » Keuka Lake
Type: Table Wines

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Asian Shrimp Rice Bowl

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Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling
Winery: Dr. Konstantin Frank Wine Cellars
Region: USA » New York » Keuka Lake
Type: Table Wines

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Spicy Passion Fruit-Glazed Shrimp

Passion fruit gives the glaze a sweet-and-sour taste. Serve these kebabs over a bed of basmati or jasmine rice. When straining the glaze, press with the back of a spoon to extract as much passion f... Read more »

Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling
Winery: Dr. Konstantin Frank Wine Cellars
Region: USA » New York » Keuka Lake
Type: Table Wines

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Wasabi Salmon

To speed preparation, heat the skillet while the fish marinates. Serve with pickled ginger and white rice tossed with chopped green onions. Read more »

Red Tail Ridge Winery Riesling Seneca Lake Semi-Dry
Winery: Red Tail Ridge
Region: USA » New York » Seneca Lake
Type: Table Wines

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Nutty Pasta Toss with Shrimp

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Chateau Lafayette Reneau Riesling Seneca Lake Late Harvest
Winery: Chateau Lafayette Reneau
Region: USA » New York » Seneca Lake
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds

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King Creole Tuna Steaks

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Atwater Vineyards Riesling Dry
Winery: Atwater Estate Vineyards
Region: USA » New York » Seneca Lake
Type: Table Wines

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Curried Shrimp with Cucumber Vinaigrette

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Old Zinfandel Tasted April 2013

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The Rhone Rangers

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Sean Thackrey Flight

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854949Kristin Watts

Top Cabernet Sauvignon Wines

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Popular wines made in Lake under $20

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Varietals Produced in Lake View all

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California -- at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety -- and...

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

  • Merlot

    The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...

  • Syrah

    The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...

  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

  • Zinfandel

    Parentage of the grape: Crljenak to Austria to America. In the 1970s, claims surfaced that the Italian Primitivo is l...

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Popular Wineries in Lake View all

  • Noggle Vineyards

    Noggle Vineyards and winery is a family-owned boutique winery in the secluded Old Long Valley reg...

  • Wildhurst Vineyards

    Wildhurst Vineyards begins its story in the pear orchards of Kelseyville, nestled against the fla...

  • Del Sol Vineyards

    Sol Rouge is a family estate vineyard and winery located in the Red Hills Appellation at elevatio...

  • EdenCrest Vineyards

    The vines are planted in obsidian laden soil that drains well and absorbs heat during the day and...

  • Red Lava Vineyards

    We believe that legendary wine begins in the soil that nurtures the vineyard. Bud Lawson, owner o...

  • Barclay & Browning Wines

    Founded in 2002, Mike Browning and Veronica Barclay launched Barclay & Browning Wines, based in M...

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