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California Wines Reviews

Terlato “Devil’s Peak” Cabernet Franc, Pope ValleyThe wine is bright, ruby, and shows no bricking with medium color concentration, no sediment, and medium-minus viscosity. Aromas of blueberry, smoke, and hints of …

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Victor Vineyards Roadside RedFun little Zinfandel-based bottle from the town of Victor in California’s Central Valley. Red fruit, port-y raisins, licorice, and milk chocolate notes.  My current “house red” for everyday drinking.Callabriga DaoA serious …

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The top wines from our wine tasting classes. These are the bottles that excited and challenged us this year. And these aren’t just the expensive bottles, either: there are plenty here in the …

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Calamaco 2010 Reserva Malbec

At first, very quiet, the flavors expand like a peacock. It is increasingly fun and rich. It brings eucalyptus and mocha first, then crushed blackberries with a wave of soft round …

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Sicilian Wine Reviews

A few of our favorite wines from our trips to Sicily.Gambino ViniThe Gambino winery sits in the shadows of Mount Etna near Linguaglossa, its terraced vineyards sloping toward the ring of …

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William Cole “Albamar” Chardonnay, Chile A touch of cinnamon, ginger, and allspice on the palate, along with some exotic fruits. Remains fresh and bright and crisp, like an Asian pear. Not …

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Bodega Quo “Plumia” Dry MoscatelHere’s an odd duck from the Aragon region of Spain. The Muscat grape is traditionally made into a sweet fortified wine, but it’s fermented until dry. As …

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Elegant & PrettyThese are wines that play well with others, and oft en work exceptionally well at the dinner table.Cave des Vignerons Saumur ChampignyLively and delicate, this wine offers a laser-like …

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For a new edition, you can register here: Wine Review NewsletterVeramonte PrimusIt’s always a lovely red from Colchagua Valley in Chile. A very high-quality red with fine currant, mineral, and tobacco …

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For a new edition, you can register here: Wine Review NewsletterRocca di Frassinello Poggio alla GuardiaAn unoaked Merlot/Cabernet blend from Tuscany. Roast plums and chocolate with dusty tannins. Delicious and simple. …

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Prices and Availabilities are for Pennsylvania. To find these wines in a shop near you, click here: The Wine Finder. Also, check out our Wine 101 classes. R Wines “First Class” …

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For our newest wine reviews for summertime drinking, check out our main page for wine ratings and reviews. The WhitesTangent Pinot Gris, Edna Valley (California)A rather unique bottling from the Central …

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Sicilian Wine Reviews

A recent trip to Persephone’s island allowed tasting dozens of wines made from indigenous varietals, all of which captured Sicily’s sun-drenched, arid landscape and gave evidence of the cultural and ecological …

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To get a fresh copy, go here: the wine school newsletter. Tedeschi “Capitel san Rocco” Valpolicella Superiore RipassoIt has the ripeness and body to appeal to a mass audience and sports …

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Peachy Canyon Cirque du VinBouncy and round and charismatic. There are plenty of wines like that at this price point, but this wine goes for the gold: it’s got a bit …

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