While I missed out on the mass online tasting of Sauvignon blancs on Twitter last week, I did manage to open a couple of sample bottles I’d received. FULL DISCLOSURE: Both Sauvignon blanc wines talked about in this post were given to me as samples. We were invited to some friends for a dinner...
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FULL DISCLOSURE: This wine was received as a sample.
NV Chateau Frank Celebre Rosé (approximate retail of $20.99): My second of the four samples sent to me, this one was a bit of a let down compared to the 2002 Blanc de Noirs I had previously.
This is a non-vintage rosé made from 100% estate grown...
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Last Friday saw the resurrection of a previously canceled tasting of sparkling rosés. Of course, you know I’m never one to pass up on some bubbles, so I attended in the hopes of catching a few items I’d not yet had. 4 out of 5 ain’t bad, as the other one I already have...
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For those who appreciate Argentine (is it Argentine or Argentinian…I’m going with the former) wines, Pascual Toso may very well be a familiar name. The bright orange labels, low to mid-teen price points and the use of Paul Hobbs as a wine consultant give them a solid bit of visibility in the marketplace.
In 2007,...
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Well, there you have it. My wife has to go out of town and what do I do? Open not one, but two bottles of sparkling White Zinfandel…on the same night. I have no rationale explanation. Okay, I have one. See, I figured that I better not drink anything good while she is out...
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