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Languedoc Wine is our pick of the week

Weimax proprietor Gerald Weisel always comes up with some gems in the under $10 category of wine. This Languedoc wine is a blend of 40% Syrah, 30% Merlot and 30% Grenache, all grown organically in the Vin de Pays region of Languedoc. Continue reading

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Red Wines under $10 at the Safeway

Two Red Wines under $10 sure to delight Here are two very satisfying red wines under $10 that I found at Safeway this past week. Safeway always seems to have a wine sale each and every day of the week. … Continue reading

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Two quality red wine bargains

Red Wine Bargains It is the party time of the year and if you are hosting a gathering, these two red wine bargains are good choices. Both are under the $10 mark and your guests will be quite happy with … Continue reading

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Domain Chandon and Robert Mondavi at Safeway

From all reports the California grape harvest is one of the best in years. In terms of yield and quality this harvest is near perfect. Here is what Randy Pitts of Harvest Moon Winery in Sonoma County told me: Continue reading

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Cameron Hughes Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon Top Pick of the Week

A lot of wine critics like this wine, including Jon Bonne of the S.F. Chronicle and the Wine Enthusiast (91 Points). I was disappointed with the wine at first but, about an hour after opening the wine, it was a totally different breed. Continue reading

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Mondavi Napa Valley Chardonnay – Top Bargain Wine Pick of the Week

This is the best of both worlds for a Chardonnay, so easy drinking and refreshing yet a full mouth feel with gentle amount of oak. 80% of the grapes were fermented in French oak barrels and the rest in stainless steel tanks. Continue reading

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Safeway Wine Department – The Good and the Bad

In the photo the Ferrari-Carano wine shows the normal price is $16.98. It is not even that much at the winery. I have not seen this wine priced in any store higher than $13.99. In this case, 30% off is misleading the consumer. Your are not really saving that much. Know your wine prices! Continue reading

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Buena Vista 2008 Carneros Pinot Noir Tops Our Picks of the Week

The “Sideways” movie will be 8 years old this year. This is the movie that shot Pinot Noir into the stratosphere of popularity and in price point. Just take a look at the most highly rated Pinot Noir wines in the Wine Spectator or Wine Enthusiast. Continue reading

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Mumm Napa: Three Sparkling Wines to Cheer the Holidays

The best part, these three delicious and wonderful Mumm sparkling wines can found at many stores in the San Francisco area for much less than the suggested retail price. You should be able to find them for no more than $15 a bottle. Continue reading

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Safeway Wine Sale – Bargain Wine Alert

The discount applies to not only reds and whites, but all sparkling wines also. Sample savings: a $40 bottle of Mumm’s sells for $28; a magnum of Veuve Clicquot regularly $150 is now $100. This would be an excellent time to stock up on that favorite wine of yours. Don’t forget, Thanksgiving festivities are near. Continue reading

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