2008 K Milbrandt Syrah
It seems I’ve spent the better part of the week with a lot of Mr. Charles Smith’s wines, and I can particularly think
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Shiraz
2010 Les Hauts d’Acantalys
Our first Cru. Well more than that, our first Cru Des Cotes Du Rhone. Hailing from Lirac, this wine belongs to a select
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2008 Le Paradou Grenache Syrah
Thanksgiving is one of those flavor profiles laced with lots of earthy and spicy qualities. The yams and squashes are seasoned with plenty
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2007 E.Guigal Côtes Du Rhône
The Rhône is without a doubt one of the best places in the world to enjoy a bottle of wine from. The region
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2010 Primal Roots Red Blend
Merlot, Syrah, and Zinfandel. Three prominent and well growing grapes in California, each with their own bold personalities. Sometimes bold personalities make for something amazing,
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Splurge Saturday: 2009 Apothic Red Winemaker’s Blend
Welcome to Splurge Saturday, where we take a break from bottles under $10 to step out and up, in search of exciting new
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2007 Ravens Wood Vintners Blend Petite Sirah
Ravens Wood is always one of the names in the store that inexplicably makes me believe that the wine will be quality. While
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2009 Rhiannon
How many wines are named after a Goddess of horses and magical birds in celtic mythology? As far as First Pour Wine is
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2009 Charles Shaw Shiraz
This week should wrap up Mr. Shaw’s line. It’s been a mixed experience trying the bargain bucket series. While Chuckie’s Cabernet Sauvignon was
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2009 Valréas “Cuvée Prestige” Côtes Du Rhône Villages
The French have a history of making terroir driven wines. More earthy herbs and farm than fruit, these wines have had a tendency
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