Kris 2006 Merlot, Alto Adige
Dark and smokey fruit in a lighter style red. One of the most balanced wines in this price range I have tasted recently.
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The Party GiftPeachy Canyon “Incredible Red” ZinfandelIt’s big, it’s jammy, it’s easy. Nothing says drunken holiday party like a half dozen of these puppies. Not responsible for any drunken acts of, …
Wine Reviews
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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All wines reviewed are available throughout the Philadelphia Metropolitan area. We select wines because of their high quality to price ratio. Check out our top 10 wine shops.To find these wines …
Wine & Beer Reviews
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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Vionta AlbariñoA good example of this Spanish varietal. Tree fruit with a hint of almonds follows a distinct aroma of Thai basil and ends with a finish that turns up the …
Beer Reviews
Beer ReviewsPhilly Beer SchoolCheck out our upcoming beer brewing classes and tasting classes! Kenzinger What? Wait…I am drinking a Kenzinger right now. Life is good. Forget the Geek-isms sometimes, a beer …
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Pillar Box Red, Australia. Compared to Yellow Tail, this is the height of sophistication. Of course, that’s like saying Jessica Simpson is classier than Pam Anderson. This wine is pure silly …
Wine Recommendations
Wine ReviewsLuxury ChardonnayThese represent the best of what California Chardonnay can be, although they are mostly in the big-big-big oak and buttery buttered butter style.Talbott “Cuvee Audrey”Patz and Hall Hyde Vineyard …
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Bleasdale “Franks Potts Red” – This 89% Cab blend from the Land Down Under is rich and big and lush but still hangs together far better than you’d expect of an …
Framingham 2009 Sauvignon Blanc
If 7-up grew up to become a glass of fine wine, this would be it. Fun and flashy with its lemon-lime zest and angular quince and granite notes.
Vionta 2008 Albariño
A good example of this Spanish varietal. Tree fruit with a hint of almonds follow a distinct aroma of Thai basil and ends with a finish that turns up the minerality
Norrel Robertson 2007 Manga del Brujo, Calatayud
A soft and yielding style with some benchmarks of the Spanish school of winemaking puts 90 points in the Wine Advocate over all other concerns. Savory and mineral notes in the …
Cims de Porrera 2005 “Solanes” Priorat
Priorat is Priorat is Priorat, and this is PRIORAT. Earthen clay aromas peppered with iron and black fruits. On the palate, there is good depth and tannic grip. Flavors of black …
Nita 2007 Priorat
I actually find the price of this wine both insulting and incredibly exciting—sort of like when I met Chevy Chase. Someone at the PLCB must share my love of Priorat and …
Cono Sur 2007 “20 Barrels” Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley
The best value in Pinot Noir I have seen. This offers classic loam and floral notes in a very bright and friendly format. Dense and round, it still manages to remain …