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Columbia Crest 2012 “Walter Clore Private Reserve” Red Columbia Valley This is a monster Merlot with a margin of Cabernet Sauvignon in the mix. Smoked chocolate and Dwayne Johnson-level muscularity. Last time it hit the shelves around here was in 2003,... by Keith S Wallace | Chairman's Selections, Columbia Valley, PLCB, wine-reviews | American Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews
Seven Hills 2015 Red, Walla Walla Valley A Bordeaux-style blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and aged for two years in mostly older oak barriques. Cedar and wildflowers frame a classy move into old-world finesse. Flavors of Asian five-spice and sun-dried cherries... by Keith S Wallace | PLCB, Top Ten, wine & spirits, Wine Shops, wine-reviews | All Things Corked & Forked, Featured, Philly
The Top Wine Shops in Philadelphia Find the Best Wine Shops Near You, In Philadelphia and Beyond Buying good wine in Philly can be a challenge. The prices are too damn high. Most of the folks working in the stores know more about Barefoot Cellars than Bordeaux. It... by Keith S Wallace | Chairman's Selection, PLCB, Wine & Spirits Stores, Wine Ratings, wine-reviews | Spanish Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews
Bodegas Consejo de la Alta is located in a tiny town the Ebro river. It’s a place that could simply be described as between: it’s between the two major Riojan cities of of Haro and Logrono. It is located between Basque Country and La Rioja. It’s... by Keith S Wallace | PLCB, Wine Ratings, wine-reviews | American Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews
Shannon Ridge is a Lake County winery that is best known for it’s Petite Sirah blends. It’s Morine Ranch vineyard grows Cabernet Sauvignon, but they also cultivate an interesting collection of French, Italian, and Spanish grapes; This includes Primitivo,...