The first wine book I bought was the seminal work
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Spain
2001 Bodegas Alejandro Fernández Ribera del Duero Tinto Pesquera Crianza
Prestige trade tasting highlights part II
Dutton Goldfield – California fruit married to European wine making sensibility is the best way I can describe this winery’s style. You know they aren’t European, but you also don’t get slammed with opulent alcohol levels or feel like you’ve just visited the lumber yard either, common occurrences with California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay....
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Tasting highlights part 2
The second tasting was at Hall’s of Fine Wines at a cost of $10 per person if you brought your own glass. I’m not sure if there was an upcharge for using their glasses, but they were available. This was my first visit to this store. Mr. Hall has a very nice selection of...
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Tasting highlights part 1
A few weeks ago, I attended two tastings on the same day, sampling a grand total of 17 wines. While all were not to my liking, it was fun because most of them were new labels and varietals. This is part one of two on the highlights of the two events.
Tasting #1 at Sherlock’s...
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A Spanish Armada sets sail part II
Continuing from yesterday’s post, I’ll finish up with the top 2 of the tasting and some commentary on The Good Stuff.
2006 Bodegas Alto Moncayo Veraton Garnacha $32.99
This wine may come from Spain, but it has the signature of its Australian winemaker all over it. Chris Ringland makes a lot of big Australian fruit bombs...
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