Monthly Archives: February 2013

Great Value Spanish Wine Selections $20 and Under

Posted on February 27, 2013 by mike

Imported by Beacon Wine Company, San Francisco, CA Bob Heymann of Beacon Wine Company, Inc. in San Francisco has the knack of identifying incredible bargain wines from Spain. Most of the wines reviewed here are well under $20 and are … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Finest Wines of Champagne by Michael Edwards

Posted on February 17, 2013 by don

>When preparing for a trip to Champagne last year, Michael Edwards’ book The Finest Wines of Champagne was an invaluable resource.  Although published by the University of California Press in 2009, it’s the kind of solid, scholarly book that ages … Continue reading →

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Great Winemakers: Leonildo Pieropan and Sons of Soave

Posted on February 15, 2013 by don

Leonildo Pieropan is one of the Veneto’s greatest producers of the wine called Soave, made from the Garganega grape. In our Report # 35 The Wines of Soave, we discuss this region in great detail, focusing on the best producers … Continue reading →

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