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We can now officially put the 2017 Newport Mansions Wine & Food festival in the books, and declare it a full success. There was some weather to contend with on Thursday and Friday, but overall things worked out rather nicely. We managed to get to Rosecliff for the Gala on Friday night, both Grand Tastings Continue reading Another Great Weekend at the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival https://www.redwineplease.com/the-spanish-series-part-14-penedes-and-the-bubbly-cava/ 
Ever since the first monk allegedly created sparkling wine (as the legend of Dom Perignon goes), and implored his brothers to come and see the stars in the glass, the world has been enamored with sparkling wine. From average people to rock stars, Formula One race winners to sports icons, sparkling wine is ubiquitous. There Continue reading The Spanish Series Part 14: Penedes and the Bubbly Cava https://www.redwineplease.com/an-adult-treat-for-halloween-from-the-devils-cellar/ 
Summer is winding down, and soon goblins and ghosts, witches and monsters, and maybe a devil or two will be Cool Halloween Box wandering the streets in search of tasty treats. For this review we have something that the adults in the crowd can appreciate, and something that would be perfect for a Continue reading An Adult Treat for Halloween – From the Devil’s Cellar! https://www.redwineplease.com/a-quick-trip-back-to-rioja-the-spanish-series-part-13/ 
Landscape near Bodegas Loa We’re going to take a look at a few more wines from Rioja before we explore a new area in the Spanish series. Previously we had introduced Rioja, and covered several producers in the region. You can read the first article on Rioja by clicking here. This is an Continue reading A Quick Trip Back to Rioja – the Spanish Series Part 13 https://www.redwineplease.com/two-quality-reds-under-20/ 
Here’s a quick note on two reds we recently opened. Both are quality, well made wines that pack a lot of value into their sub-$20 price tags. One is from the very southern tip of the Rhone in France, the other from the Barossa Valley in South Australia. Here are the details, first the French Continue reading Two Quality Reds Under $20 https://www.redwineplease.com/part-12-of-the-spanish-series-terra-alta-and-wines-from-celler-pinol/ 
We continue our Spanish series in Cataluyna, or what is better known as Catalonia in the U.S. More specifically we are in Terra Alta, which is one of the seven recognized denominations of origin (DO) within Catalunya, and likely not one of the ones you have heard of. Several of the seven you likely have Continue reading Part 12 of the Spanish Series: Terra Alta and Wines from Celler Pinol https://www.redwineplease.com/and-yet-another-great-value-bordeaux-from-2010/ 
Great vintage Bordeaux. Lesser known chateaux. Great scores and awards. Low price. Great value. Latour-Laguens Where have you seen that thread before? Why here of course! We love great vintage Bordeaux from less heralded properties. They represent some of the greatest values you’ll ever find. Today we’ll look at another, this time from Continue reading And Yet Another Great Value Bordeaux: from 2010 https://www.redwineplease.com/the-spanish-series-part-11-yecla-and-a-great-red-from-senorio-de-barahonda/ 
Barahonda is the oldest winery in the Yecla DO region. The Candela family established the bodega in 1925. When you talk about Yecla, you’re talking primarily about the Monastrell grape. It makes up 80% of the vineyard production. You’ve may have heard of Monastrell, it is better known as Mourvédre in France’s Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation, where Continue reading The Spanish Series Part 11: Yecla, and a Great Red from Barahonda https://www.redwineplease.com/a-brilliant-sustainably-farmed-chilean-pinot-noir-from-montes/ 
If you like wine you have probably heard of Montes. The family has been at the forefront of winemaking in Chile for decades, and has produced the fairly iconic Alpha line of wines, as well as many others. Back in 1987 Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon set the bar for high quality wine from Chile. Others Continue reading A Brilliant, Sustainably Farmed, Chilean Pinot Noir from Montes https://www.redwineplease.com/a-perfect-wine-with-shellfish/ 
From foodandwine.com As a special treat, Cheri recently surprised me with a wonderful appetizer of littleneck clams in a saffron and wine sauce. The sauce was thickened with a little flour, and in combination with the spices resulted in a flavorful, savory clam dish. If you like shellfish then you should try this. Continue reading A Perfect Wine with Shellfish |