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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 https://www.redwineplease.com/consistent-cabernet-value-from-substance/ 
If you’re looking for a sure thing in a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon, grabbing a bottle of Substance Cabernet Sauvignon is a great option. You’re going to get a really solid wine at a great price, made by iconic winemaker Charles Smith. We reviewed the 2018 version a while back, and you can read about Continue reading Consistent Cabernet Value from Substance https://www.redwineplease.com/crazy-cabernet-value-from-bogle/ We recently reviewed the California Merlot from Bogle Vineyards (you can read about that here). They’re headquartered in Clarksburg, CA, and make a range of wines. They are the type if producer that you can always rely on to deliver great value at whatever price point you’re looking for. The Merlot was indeed a great Continue reading Crazy Cabernet Value from Bogle https://www.redwineplease.com/a-wonderful-barbera-from-one-of-our-favorite-barolo-producers/ 
Some years ago we toured the Piemonte region of northwest Italy. It was a dream trip, full of lakes and mountains, wonderful people and amazing food and wine. As part of the adventure, we spent a few nights in Alba, using it as a base to visit Barolo and Barbaresco and taste classic wines from Continue reading A Wonderful Barbera From One of Our Favorite Barolo Producers https://www.redwineplease.com/two-value-italian-wines-from-masciarelli/ 
Let’s take a look at two wines from the Abruzzo region of Italy, located towards the middle of the country on the Adriatic Sea. Masciarelli, or Tenute Agricole Masciarelli to be exact, started in 1981 and has continuously grown in size. Today the company produces 2.2 million bottles of wine a year, all from estate Continue reading Two Value Italian Wines from Masciarelli |