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Another year has passed and it was an eventful one, filled with travel and work and everything else that makes up life. Instead of sampling 600-800 wines as we would with a wine event heavy year, our field of view was once again smaller. This year it was in the neighborhood of 200-300. Some made Continue reading Top 20 Wines of 2023! https://www.redwineplease.com/big-and-bold-cabernet-from-paso-robles/ 
The reds from Paso Robles, from the central coast of California, are not exactly known for being shy. They can make big red wine here, showcasing rich fruit and lots of body. That’s not to say that everyting is that way, as Paso has a lot to offer for a wine lover. There are over Continue reading Big and Bold Cabernet from Paso Robles https://www.redwineplease.com/a-different-choice-for-your-holiday-bubbly/ 
While many of us enjoy sparkling wine year round, there is no doubt that the holidays bring an extra special reason to open a bottle of your favorite bubbly, toast with friends, and drink the stars. The choices are many, from traditional wines made in the Methode Champenoise, to lighter offerings and fizzy sippers. If Continue reading A Different Choice for Your Holiday Bubbly https://www.redwineplease.com/a-gem-portuguese-red-blend-for-under-15/ 
Portugal makes some amazing wines, and frequently they can be crazy values as well. They range from mind blowing world class to everyday, and everything in between. This one is on the lower end of the price spectrum, but it packs in some pretty amazing value. Wine: 2020 Silk & Spice Red Winery Location: Portugal Continue reading A Gem Portuguese Red Blend for Under $15 https://www.redwineplease.com/from-good-to-brilliant-carmenere-from-chile/ 
The Carmenere grape has had quite an interesting history, especially in Chile. Originally a mainstay in Bordeaux, the grape fell out of favor and by 1994 there were less than 25 acres under vine. At the same time, more or less, there was another area of the world where the grape still grew in abundance, Continue reading From Good to Brilliant: Carmenere from Chile https://www.redwineplease.com/a-great-value-in-california-merlot-from-raft-wines/ 
Raft Wines was founded in 2016 by Jennifer Reichardt, and they make wine from grapes sourced from around California. We had this particular bottle recommended by our friends at Westgate Wine in Raleigh, NC. It was a great recommendation. Here is the wine: Wine: 2020 Raft Wines Merlot Winery Location: Grapes from the Cole Ranch Continue reading A Great Value in California Merlot from Raft Wines https://www.redwineplease.com/worthy-portuguese-wines-from-casa-ferreirinha/ 
Casa Ferreirinha was established in the Douro back in the 18th century. For over 250 years they have been producing classic wines in this region of northeast Portugal. Known for its harsh winters and red hot summers, the terrain and the climate are demanding. From this landscape comes the fabled Barca-Velha, a blend of indigenous Continue reading Worthy Portuguese Wines from Casa Ferreirinha https://www.redwineplease.com/wonderful-wines-from-ceretto-in-piemonte-italy/ 
Some of our favorite wines in the world come from the northwest corner of Italy, tucked beneath the French Alps to the west and the Swiss to the north. This is Piemonte, defined by those mountains as well as the Po River which meanders through the province. This is also Nebbiolo country, and the wines Continue reading Wonderful Wines from Ceretto in Piemonte, Italy. https://www.redwineplease.com/a-good-carmenere-from-concha-y-toro/ 
Years ago, when Concha Y Toro first came out with their Casillero del Diablo brand of wines, we thought they were revelational. Trying to gain market share, they were priced at absurd levels. We used to pay $5 for a bottle of the Carmenere, which was an excellent wine and worth 2-3 times that price. Continue reading A Good Carmenere from Concha Y Toro https://www.redwineplease.com/two-great-organic-value-wines-from-art-of-earth/ Art of Earth produces a range of wines from some of the greatest winemaking regions of the world. Their line includes wines from Sicily, Veneto and Abruzzi in Italy, Mendoza in Argentina, La Mancha in Spain and others. They are very reasonably priced, and generally provide exceptional value. If you search for Art of Earth Continue reading Two Great Organic Value Wines from Art of Earth |