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VIE Winery: New Releases 2010-2012
VIE us a small urban winery located in San Francisco. It was started in 2004 by winemaker, Bryan Kane with the support of a small group of friends. It crafts Rhone style wines and Zinfandel from grapes sourced from outstanding … Continue reading
Posted in California, Red Wine, White Wine
Tagged Syrah, Zinfandel
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New Releases from Blue Rock Vineyard, Alexander Valley
Kenny Kahn, the owner of this small artisanal winery, is a passionate vigneron. He is one of a small group of producers in Alexander Valley in Sonoma County who are deeply committed to producing authentic high quality estate wines. Blue … Continue reading
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New Releases from Wrath Vineyards in Monterey
Wrath Wines has once again provided us a rich collection of new releases of their 2012 whites and 2011 reds. There are 16 wines reviewed here each offering different expressions of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. Most of … Continue reading
Posted in California, Red Wine
Tagged Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah
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New Releases from Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Here are three new impressive releases from Coppola Winery. All are red blends, each with their own personality, but also reveal the Coppola style which combines ri,ch flavors, velvety textures, perfect balance, and real drinkability. And all the wines are … Continue reading
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The World’s Love Affair with Rosé Champagne
All the world loves rosé Champagne, today more than ever. While the French consume the most, the British and Americans aren’t far behind. Rosé Champagne sales have continued to increase over the past few years despite the severe recession and … Continue reading
Posted in Champagne, Countries and Regions, France, Markets, Uncategorized, Wine Articles, Wine Type
Tagged CIVC, Economics, Market, Rosé Champagne
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Sans Liege: Grenache from California’s Central Coast
A few months ago, while preparing our report on The Wines of Santa Barbara, we met Curt Schalchlin, creator and owner of Sans Liege, at Central Coast Wine Services in Santa Maria, CA. Curt sources most of his fruit from … Continue reading
Posted in California, Countries and Regions, Red Wine, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Central Coast, Grenache
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Quinta do Vale Meão: New 2011 Releases from Portugal
This historic quinta (estate), one of the finest in the Douro, was founded in 1877 by the legendary Port producer Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira. Today it is owned by her great grandson the affable Francisco “Tito” Olazabal, former Managing Director … Continue reading
Bodegas Ramon Bilbao: New and Prior Releases from Rioja 2005-2010
This historic winery is currently owned and operated by Diego Zamora, S.A. one of the largest beverage groups in Spain. The winery in located in Haro, Rioja Alta and sources grapes from its own 75 hectares of vineyards, located in … Continue reading
Posted in Red Wine, Rosé, Spain, Sparkling Wine, Uncategorized
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Bellavista’s Refined Sparkling Wines from Franciacorta
Bellavista is one of Italy’s finest sparkling wines. A Franciacorta DOCG, it was first produced in 1984 by veteran winemaker Vittorio Moretti. Over the years, Bellavista’s high quality sparkling wines have contributed to the fame of the Franciacorta DOCG, … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Italy, Sparkling Wine, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Costaripa, Franciacorta, Satèn, Vezzola
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Abbazia di Novacella: New Releases from Alto Adige
These new releases are from the famed Abbazia di Novacella, an Augustinian Cannons Regular monastery located in the Isarco River Valley of Alto Adige. Founded in 1142 by Hartmann, Bishop of Brixen, the Abbey, for centuries was a center … Continue reading