Recommendation: Great Rosé at a bargain price. Winery/Producer: Quiot family; Domaine Houchart, Aix-en-Provence, France. Grape Variety: Rosé blend: Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvedre. […]
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Chateau De Lavernette Beaujolais-Blanc Les Vignes De La Roche 2012
Recommendation: OUTSTANDING “Old World” Chardonnay at a VERY reasonable price. Winery/Producer: Chateau De Lavernette. Grape Variety: Chardonnay Geographic Region, Appellation: Beaujolais, Burgundy, France. Vintage: 2012 […]
Domaine des Terres Dorees Beaujolais Blanc, 2012
Recommendation: SUPERB quality Chardonnay at a VERY reasonable price. Winery/Producer: Jean-Paul Brun, Domaine des Terres Dorees. Grape Variety: Chardonnay. Geographic Region, Appellation: Beaujolais, Burgundy, France. […]
Comparison Tasting: Saint-Damien Gigondas 2011 & Saint-Damien Les Sauteyrades Gigondas 2010
Recommendation: Two OUTSTANDING Gigondas that are PERFECT with strong beef flavors. Winery/Producer: Joel Saurel; Domaine Saint-Damien; Vaucluse, France Grape Variety: Blend: 80% Grenache and 20% […]
Chateau De La Huste Fronsac 2010
Recommendation: Not recommended. Winery/Producer:Chateau De La Huste. Grape Variety: Bordeaux blend: 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Geographic Region, Appellation: Fronsac; Bordeaux, France. Vintage: 2010 […]
Domaine Du Pas Saint Martin Saumur 2012
Recommendation: WONDERFUL Loire Valley Chenin Blanc at a BARGAIN price. Winery/Producer: Laurent Charrier; Domaine du Pas Saint Martin. Grape Variety: Chenin Blanc. Geographic Region, Appellation: […]
Domaine Grand Romane, Gigondas 2006
Recommendation: Recommended as a buy. Winery/Producer: Pierre Amadieu, Domaine Grand Romane. Grape Variety: Blend: 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre and 15% Syrah. Geographic Region, Appellation: Gigondas, […]
Chateau Unang Ventoux 2009
Recommendation: OUTSTANDING wine at a bargain price. Winery/Producer: Chateau Unang. Grape Variety: Blend: 60% Granache, 30% Syrah and 10% Carignan. Geographic Region, Appellation: Ventoux, Rhone […]
Domaine Pascal Berthier, Saint-Amour, Beaujolais 2012
Recommendation: VERY good inexpensive Beaujolais. Winery/Producer: Domaine Pascal Berthier. Grape Variety: Gamay. Geographic Region, Appellation: Saint-Amour, Burgundy, France. Vintage: 2012 Price: $16.20 (with a 10% […]
Domaine De Bel Air, Pouilly Fume 2012 [3 760128 000074]
Recommendation: Elegant Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley; an excellent buy. Winery/Producer: Mauroy Gauliez, Domaine De Belari. Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc. Geographic Region, Appellation:Pouilly Fumè, […]