Vasari Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 2013
From Emilia-Romagna in the North, we head south to Abruzzi. Montepulciano D’Abruzzo Over 2,000 above sea level, Abruzzi is a winemaker’s paradise blessed
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Franco Serra Barbera D’Alba 2013
Throughout the month of January, we’ll be covering the wines of Italy. Today we’re carrying on with Piedmont’s Barbera d’Alba. Barbera [This is
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Playtime Red 2013
This post of tasting notes and review of Playtime Red is part of a collaborative series called “If you like…” with 10K Bottles.
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Bila-Haut Côtes Du Roussillon Villages 2013
Last minute decisions are tough, but we’re adding one more to our Holiday Wine Guide for 2016. Hailing from Roussillon, France, Bila-Haut Côtes
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Xanadu DJL Chardonnay 2013
If you’re old enough, or just happen to like Olivia Newton-John, the name Xanadu may refer to something other than Shangdu in China.
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Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Back in 1976, a competition was organized in Paris by a man named Steve Spurrier. The tasting featured top end Chardonnay and
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Trius Merlot 2013
With the return to Thanksgiving, it seemed like a fair time to give a fond send off to last years wine from Trius.
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Yalumba Y Series Shiraz Viognier 2013
Spice makes Thanksgiving nice, and opens the door for Syrah. Spicy, loaded with dark fruit, moderately tannic, and taking well to oak and
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Lenotti Rosso Passo 2013
Merlot and Sangiovese are both fantastic choices for Thanksgiving. Thanks to their moderate body, middling alcohol, and soft, fruit driven flavors, these varietals
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Carmes De Rieussec Sauternes 2013
As we wrap up Wine 301, we’ll head to dessert, and Sèmillion, with Sauternes. Sémillon Sèmillon is a fresh, clean varietal that creates
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