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This is a tale of two very different wine regions. One, Vinho Verde, is lush and green, and most noted for light, frizzy wines meant to drink young. The other, the Douro, is much more famous, hot and dry, and has a long history of rich red wines. Interestingly enough, they are only about an Continue reading A Study in Portuguese Reds and Whites – Two Regions, One Winemaker https://www.redwineplease.com/tasty-super-tuscan-from-petrolo/ 
Petrolo is a storied winery in the Chianti region of Tuscany. Their property and vineyards in the Val d’Arno di Sopra DOC have a winemaking tradition which goes back hundreds and hundreds of years. The vineyards border Chianti Classico. Petrolo makes an amazing 100% Merlot wine called Galatrona. It is one of my favorite wines Continue reading Tasty Super Tuscan from Petrolo https://www.redwineplease.com/dependable-value-in-california-cabernet/ 
Here we’ll review a Cabernet Sauvignon from Lake County, California. We’ve had the last few vintages of this wine, and they are all about the same. That is a very good thing as it represents a solid value, and consistency is just an added benefit. Here it is: Wine: 2019 Shannon Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Continue reading Dependable Value in California Cabernet https://www.redwineplease.com/fresh-and-flavorful-organic-reds-from-domaine-bousquet/ 
Domaine Bousquet has been growing organic grapes in the Mendoza region of Argentina since 1997. Their vineyards, in the Tupungato sub-region, are in the high desert at 4000 feet in altitude in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. The desert provides a climate well suited to organic farming. Sandy soil and dry conditions prohibit rot Continue reading Fresh and Flavorful Organic Reds from Domaine Bousquet https://www.redwineplease.com/two-superior-napa-cabernets-from-atlas-peak/ 
We have always considered Atlas Peak Cabernet one of our favorite value Cabernet Sauvignon wines. It delivered a consistent, reasonably priced example of Napa mountain Cabernet. That usually means some blue fruit in a berry dominated core, and one that comes with the freshness, acid edge and vibrant profile high altitude Cabernet can bring. Now Continue reading Two Superior Napa Cabernets from Atlas Peak https://www.redwineplease.com/two-excellent-value-chardonnays-from-river-road/ 
Here are two un-oaked Chardonnays from River Road Family Vineyards that provide very different experiences. When you think of un-oaked Chardonnay, you think of bright fruit, including apple, peach and citrus flavors. You don’t think of wood tones, and the buttery aspects that some heavily oaked wines can bring. Both of these wines avoid Continue reading Two Excellent Value Chardonnays from River Road https://www.redwineplease.com/simply-fantastic-value-in-cabernet-sauvignon-buy-this/ 
Here is a rare “Buy This!” recommendation. No questions asked, no hesitation – if you can find some of this take it home and thank us later. This is a ridiculously good wine, and that’s at pretty much any price. So without further delay: Wine: 2017 Lucas & Lewellen Cabernet Sauvignon Cote del Sol Continue reading Simply Fantastic Value in Cabernet Sauvignon – Buy This! https://www.redwineplease.com/the-beat-goes-on-with-two-angels-petite-sirah/ 
I had the opportunity to talk to winemaker Bob Pepi a few months ago, and to taste through a series of the wines he makes. This was great fun, and always educational. It was also a chance to try some pretty amazing wines. One of the wines we tasted then was the 2018 Two Angels Continue reading The Beat Goes On with Two Angels Petite Sirah https://www.redwineplease.com/another-excellent-barolo-from-attilio-ghisolfi/ 
We reviewed a world class Barolo from Attilio Ghisolfi a couple of months back. That was the 2016 Bricco Visette, a monumental wine and a perfect example of what top end Barolo offers. You can read more about that wine here. The wine reviewed below is from the same producer, slightly less expensive, and not Continue reading Another Excellent Barolo from Attilio Ghisolfi https://www.redwineplease.com/a-made-for-seafood-albarino/ 
Albarino comes from the Riax Baixas designated wine area of Spain, in the province of Galicia, in what is known as “Green Spain”. It is cool and wet here, and the wine grapes tend to hold their acidity due to the cooler temperatures. If you were to continue a bit south, and cross the border Continue reading A Made for Seafood Albarino |