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Pio Cesare 2006 Piodilei

This is definitely a wine that needs some rebranding. ‘Piodilei’ literally translates to ‘Pio for the ladies.’ It is so named because the family’s women found this wine particularly appealing–though there’s …

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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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Muga 2006 White Rioja

The nose of lemon and hazelnut is both rich and lively at the same time, yet that depth is presented in a wine with a surprisingly light frame. There’s a wonderful …

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In Praise of Cheap White Wine

And now the time has come to praise cheap white wine. Or, to be accurate, green wine. I recently returned from a trip to Portugal, and much to my wife’s chagrin, …

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Chateau de Lancyre 2006 Roussanne

The classic white varieties of the Rhone are perfect this time of year, no matter where they’re grown and vinified. This Roussanne, from the south of the country, offers all the …

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Domaine William Fevre 2006 Chablis

Anyone who tells you that winter is not the right time for white wine clearly hasn’t enjoyed the many charms of Chablis on a crisp day. There’s something about the often …

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Nepenthe 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide

Bright grapefruit and apples on a bright, fresh framework and just a touch of freshly mown grass on the nose. It’s a great example of a cool weather Australian white.

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