The Whole Foods in Duluth does a tasting every Saturday when they are having a 20% off case sale. While it isn’t close, we have found it to always be worth the $15 (per couple, $10 for individuals). Last night, they really opened up, adding a reserve table (though I think many folks were...
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Italy
Whole Foods Premier Tasting
2003 Rotari Brut Reserva
So, you may remember my post about working at Aqua Vino a couple weeks ago. One of the wines I was pouring was new to me, though I’m very familiar with the Rotari label. When I was in retail, their rosé was a house favorite and one of my best sellers. Everybody I introduced...
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2006 Rocca delle Macìe Sasyr
Attention FTC, this wine was sent to me as a sample, but I was not paid in any shape or form to taste, write or even read this review. It is simply a courtesy to the nice folks at Palm Bay Imports who sent it to me. Okay, now that I’ve got that out...
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2006 Secco Bertani Valpolicella-Valpantena Ripasso
Winding your way through Italian wines can be both delightful as it can be mind bogglingly difficult. There are over 1,000 different grape varietals used in making wine, the number of DOCs & DOCGs is vast and the wines just aren’t as well covered in the general press as you might expect.
Yes, everyone...
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Ca’ De’ Medici Lambrusco Cubista
Before you get unexcited and think Riunite, take pause and open your mind and palate, because this sweet sparkler from the same region is worth considering. This was sampled and bought at Sherlock’s in Decatur, which does a regular schedule of FREE tastings from 3-5PM on most Saturdays. Make sure to check out their...
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