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Let’s take a look at a small batch Cabernet Sauvignon from the heart of Napa Valley that delivers on all fronts. Most people are familiar with the big names from the valley, but there are dozens of smaller producers making great wine. Some sell all of their production through on site sales and direct mail. Continue reading Beautiful Small Batch Napa Cabernet Sauvignon https://www.redwineplease.com/another-excellent-2018-bordeaux/ 
The 2018 vintage in Bordeaux really is living up to the hype as the wines start to get some bottle age. They’re still babies to be sure, but you can see what they have and what they promise to have in the future. It’s pretty exciting. Here’s another excellent one. Wine: 2018 Chateau Soutard-Cadet Continue reading Another Excellent 2018 Bordeaux https://www.redwineplease.com/two-summer-or-anytime-value-choices-from-portugal/ 
White and Rosé are not just for spring and summer, although many do associate them more with the warmer months. The more bracing and crisp varieties even more so. Many whites offer much more though, with texture, complexity and a richer experience. These are great any time of year, and pair well with such a Continue reading Two Summer (or Anytime) Value Choices from Portugal https://www.redwineplease.com/wines-for-spring-volume-2-still-thinking-pinkish/ 
We’re solidly into Spring and it will soon be Summer, and it’s time for refreshing wines and outdoor gatherings. Previously we reviewed two excellent Rosés, which you can read about here, that are perfect for this time of year. In this article we look at two sparklers which work great as well. One is pink Continue reading Wines for Spring Volume 2: Still Thinking Pink(ish) https://www.redwineplease.com/superb-chianti-classico-riserva-from-antinori/ 
Below we review an outstanding wine from Antinori, one of the most famous, venerable wine making families in Italy. They’ve been doing this a very, very long time, as in twenty six generations long. Practice definitely makes perfect in this case. Here’s the wine: Wine: 2017 Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva Tenuta Tignanello Winery Location: Continue reading Superb Chianti Classico Riserva from Antinori https://www.redwineplease.com/wines-for-spring-think-pink/ 
The warmer weather is fast approaching, and with it will come outdoor gatherings, picnics in the park, and the desire for refreshing wines which say “Hello Spring and Summer!” For many this equates with something pink, and most of the time that means Rosé. I have become somewhat of a convert to Rosé over the Continue reading Wines for Spring (Think Pink) https://www.redwineplease.com/chilean-cabernet-sauvignon-a-look-at-two-regions/ 
Chile has gained an excellent and well deserved reputation for fine wine over the past few decades, as more people around the world come to appreciate the quality and value that this country’s wine industry offers. There are many different wine grapes grown here, and major international varietals play a leading role. Carmenere, once thought Continue reading Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon: A look at Two Regions https://www.redwineplease.com/another-great-wine-from-foppiano-vineyards-reserve-cabernet/ 
We’ve raved about Foppiano Vineyards, and the wines they’ve been producing with winemaker Nova Perrill. You can read about some of those here and here. Across the board they are impressive and great values. Foppiano is one of our favorite producers, and Nova one of our favorite winemakers. Here we’ll review one more wine from Continue reading Another Great Wine from Foppiano Vineyards – Reserve Cabernet https://www.redwineplease.com/more-tasty-juice-from-benza-vineyards/ 
We’re lucky enough to have two additional wines from Benza Vineyards in for review which did not make it into the our earlier article (see that here). They are both Pinot Noir. One is their signature wine and one is a blend made with grapes from three different acclaimed vineyards from three Willamette Valley AVAs, Continue reading More Tasty Juice from Benza Vineyards https://www.redwineplease.com/affordable-bordeaux-beauty-from-the-classic-2018-vintage/ 
Wine: 2018 Chateau Haut-Brisson Winery Location: Saint Emilion, Bordeaux Tasted By: Neil & Cheri Date: Feb 2022 Tasting Notes: The wine is a dark reddish purple in color, with a nose of dark berries, tobacco, herbs and oak. There is some mint as well. On the palate it is a bit young and brawny, Continue reading Affordable Bordeaux Beauty from the Classic 2018 Vintage |