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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Wine News for Bargain Wine Hunters
At the conference, we learned that researchers at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, have developed a survey which examines why people create and read wine blogs. Continue reading
Discovering wines in Portland, Oregon – Wine Bloggers Conference
Herdade do Esporão Duas Castas 2011. A Portuguese blend of two white grapes, Viognier and Viosinho. Excellent character and quite a change of pace. A favorite of the tastings. Buy it if you can find it! $12.99
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Tallulah Syrah Rocks
This is screaming good Syrah! There is a total balance of fruit, tannins and acidity. There is so much going on in the wine that you just sit back and let it unfold on the palate. I am blown away with its complex fruit and finish. Continue reading
Posted in Wine Bargains, Wines of the Week
Tagged Ann Kraemer, Goodcheapvino.com, Kirkland Merlot, Shake Ridge Ranch, Tallulah Sryah
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Wine Bloggers Conference in Oregon and Oregon Wine Country
I will be heading up to Oregon for two weeks of exploring the Oregon wine country and attending the 5th Annual North American Wine Bloggers Conference. There will be 300 wine bloggers meeting for three days in Portland, Oregon. Continue reading
A Chardonnay and a Merlot top our bargain wine picks of the week
The tannins are just right to have with a nice juicy marinated, barbecued steak. Let this wine breathe for at least an hour and it will open up considerably. This is a great value at $17, and I suspect you should be able to find this wine in other wine shops and food markets in the Bay Area. Merlot drinkers will revel in this wine. Continue reading
Robert Mondavi Merlot tops Vintage Wine Club’s blind tasting
Most of the Vintage Tasters could identify the two Bordeaux wines in the tasting without even taking a sip. The old world style really shows through in the nose. Continue reading
