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Jul 31 '01 |
Bargain Price Winner: Arciero Chenin Blanc 2000 - California
A well made wine, flavorful, inexpensive -- tremendous value for the price; nothing wrong with this one.
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Oct 10 '02 |
Dunnewood Vineyards Zinfandel Mendocino County, 1998
A good Mendocino Zinfandel at a super-fantastic price -- Dunnewood Vineyards Zinfandel Mendocino County, 1998.
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Jan 05 '02 |
Delicato "True Blue" California Chardonnay 2000
Delicato "True Blue" California Chardonnay 2000 -- One of the better under-$8 bottles of Chardonnay on the market.
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Sep 04 '01 |
Fortino Winery California Carignan - 1999
An interesting varietal, a little on the rustic side, jammed up with big cherry and raspberry flavors.
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Oct 31 '02 |
Paul Thomas Chardonnay Washington, 1999
Can't go wrong with this bargain-priced wine: Paul Thomas Chardonnay Washington, 1999.
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Aug 08 '01 |
Very Hard to Find: Solis Winery 2000 Johannisberg Riesling
This is an excellent Riesling from California's Central Coast. Unfortunately, very few cases of this wine were produced.
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Jul 04 '01 |
Schmitt Söhne 1998 Piesporter Michelsberg Spätlese
This 1998 Spätlese is tasty, well-balanced, light in alcohol and sweet. May be a little too expensive to drink on a regular basis.
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Sep 11 '02 |
Pine Ridge Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Stags Leap District, 1999
Pros: Excellent balance, bouquet, flavor and performance. Cons: Somehwat expensive; limited production and limited availability.
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Sep 04 '01 |
Walkabout Vineyards South Australia Chardonnay - 1999
A "best buy" and great every day drinker. This Chardonnay is a soft, balanced and superb. Inexpensive and and Highly recommended. Great for large groups and parties.
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Sep 02 '02 |
Virgin Chardonnay - Natural Unwooded Wine
Don't like the flavor of oak? Hate wines that leave wood splinters in the tongue and lip? Try a "Virgin" unwooded wine and taste the fruit.
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Aug 06 '01 |
Barefoot Blanc - California Sauvignon Blanc
A truly outstanding wine in its price class. Well made, flavorful, and an excellent bargain at under $5 per bottle.
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Sep 17 '01 |
$2 French Wine: 1998 Rivefort de France Cabernet Sauvignon
Pros: Extremely inexpensive, complex, soft tannins -- ready to drink. Cons: Cedar wood and tobacco-like flavors overwhelm the fruit delicacy of this wine.
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Sep 05 '01 |
Solis Winery -- 1997 Santa Clara Valley Sangiovese
The earthly and slate aromas threw me a little at first, but this Sangiovese has good fruit flavor and is an interesting interpretation of a classic Italian style.
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May 28 '01 |
Dr. Beckermann Liebfraumilch NAHE - 1999 Qualitätswein
Not all Liebfraumilch wines are the same. This is a Qualitätswein that I enjoy for its flavor and value price.
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Dec 31 '01 |
Piper Sonoma Brut Select Cuvée (NV)
One of the finest, under $15/bottle Méthode Champenoise sparkling wines produced in California. This one has been a long-time favorite for me.
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