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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 https://www.redwineplease.com/high-end-sauvignon-blanc-from-south-australia/ 
Wine: 2021 Vintage Longbottom “H” Sauvignon Blanc Winery Location: South Australia Tasted By: Neil Date: February 2022 Tasting Notes: The grapes for this wine come from the Adelaide Hills region. At opening, this juice has a nose of peach, pear and citrus. It is light yellow in color and brilliant. On the palate Continue reading High End Sauvignon Blanc from South Australia https://www.redwineplease.com/great-everyday-pinot-grigio-for-12/ 
Below is a great choice for an everyday, easy drinking white wine. It’s made by a Sicilian producer that crafts a wide range of varietals, both indigenous to the area as well as international varietals. Wine: 2020 Barone Montalto Pinot Grigio Winery Location: Sicily Tasted By: Neil Date: February 2022 Tasting Notes: A pale Continue reading Great Everyday Pinot Grigio for $12 https://www.redwineplease.com/portuguese-classics-from-quinta-do-vallado/ 
Quinta do Vallado is a storied winery in the heart of the Douro winemaking region of Portugal. Established in 1716, it is one of the oldest estates in the Douro Valley, having remained with the founding family and its descendants through the centuries. That’s not to say there has not been change along the way. Continue reading Portuguese Classics from Quinta do Vallado https://www.redwineplease.com/delicious-german-riesling-under-10/ 
In this article we’ll review a wine that anyone who likes German Riesling will enjoy, and the best part is the price. It sells for under $10. You might be skeptical, but it’s true. Here it is. Wine: 2020 Liebe Riesling Rheinhessen Winery Location: Germany Tasted By: Neil & Cheri Date: February 2022 Tasting Notes: Continue reading Delicious German Riesling Under $10 https://www.redwineplease.com/under-15-for-a-very-good-2018-bordeaux/ 
This is another repeat of one of our favorite mantras: you can get extreme value in lower priced Bordeaux in classic vintages. 2018 was one of those vintages, and this is one of those values. Wine: 2018 Chateau Grimont Winery Location: Cadillac – Cotês de Bordeaux Tasted By: Neil & Cheri Date: Feb 2022 Continue reading Under $15 for a Very Good 2018 Bordeaux |