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As with any wine, Prosecco comes in the full range of quality. This one is definitely on the high side. FIOL was created by three lifelong friends from Treviso in the Veneto region of northeast Italy. They went their separate ways pursuing careers from New York to Hong Kong, then reunited in their beloved Italy Continue reading Quality Prosecco from FIOL https://www.redwineplease.com/good-value-spanish-red-blend-for-pizza-night/ 
Here is a good value everyday red which will go great with pizza, tacos or some paella. It’s from the Costers del Segre winemaking region of northeast Spain, in Catalunya. The DO region is actually several smaller, disjointed areas that all fall under the same designation. Not too far from high profile amd expensive areas Continue reading Good Value Spanish Red Blend for Pizza Night https://www.redwineplease.com/the-underappreciated-vermouth-two-italian-versions-from-9didante/ 
Vermouth to many is something from a bygone era, or a cordial to add to a mixed drink or martini. While those uses are certainly valid, and who doesn’t like a good martini, vermouth is so much more than that. Most are really crafted to be enjoyed by themselves, and a small glass of vermouth Continue reading The Underappreciated Vermouth: Two Italian Versions from 9diDANTE https://www.redwineplease.com/extreme-value-cabernet-sauvignon-from-phil-long-and-longevity-wines/ 
Great values under $20 in California Cabernet Sauvignon are hard to find, so when you do find one it is best to stock up. The wine we’ll talk about here is clealy one of these wines. Longevity Wines is a small, family operated urban winery located in the Livermore AVA of California. Winemaker Phil Long Continue reading Extreme Value Cabernet Sauvignon from Phil Long and Longevity Wines https://www.redwineplease.com/value-bordeaux-from-the-excellent-2016-vintage/ 
We just keep repeating ourselves on this one, but some of the best red wine values you will ever find come from lesser chateaux in great Bordeaux vintages. 2016 was a great Bordeaux vintage, following on the heels of the acclaimed 2015 wines, but likely outpacing them. We don’t buy much classified Bordeaux, and certainly Continue reading Value Bordeaux from the Excellent 2016 Vintage https://www.redwineplease.com/time-for-tannat/ 
The Tannat grape had its start in France, and it is still a fixture in the Madiran region. There it can make a big, brawny wine with lots of tannin and structure. Depending on the place it is grown and the winemaking, it can also make lighter wines, with vibrant fruit. Winemakers are experimenting with Continue reading Time for Tannat https://www.redwineplease.com/two-value-summer-wines-and-a-cocktail/ 
Summer is all about times outside, picnics, barbecues and family get togethers. When the heat gets turned up, the drink of choice is not a big red wine, but rather something lighter and fresh. Here we’ll take a look at three bottles which are built for summer, and one of them is not a wine Continue reading Two Value Summer Wines, and a Cocktail! https://www.redwineplease.com/an-elevated-wine-tasting-at-childress-vineyards-in-lexington-nc/ 
A few months ago, Cheri and I took a long weekend and headed to the hub of North Carolina wine, the Yadkin Valley. From our base in Winston-Salem we headed northwest the first day, and our article on Raffaldini Vineyards will give you an idea of the quality we found there. You can read that Continue reading An Elevated Wine Tasting at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, NC https://www.redwineplease.com/quality-local-wines-and-more-at-millbrook-vinyeards-and-winery-in-the-hudson-valley/ 
While on our recent visit to the Hudson Valley of New York, we managed to squeeze in one winery visit. The area actually has many, as the wine industry seems to be thriving here. Our choice was Millbrook Vineyards and Winery in the town of Millbrook. While the downtown is really quaint, with adorable shops Continue reading Quality Local Wines (and more!) at Millbrook Vineyards and Winery in the Hudson Valley https://www.redwineplease.com/world-class-red-blend-from-raats-family-wines-in-south-africa/ 
A few years ago we did an in depth look at Stellenbosch, South Africa including reviews of five wineries. One of those was Raats Family Vineyards, and it was one of our favorites. You can read about that here. Bruwer Raats does great things across the board, from his Chenin Blancs to his top end Continue reading World Class Red Blend from Raats Family Wines in South Africa |