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Domaine Bousquet makes a wide variety of wines from it vineyards in the high terroir of the foothills of the Andes, in the Mendoza Region of Argentina. At over 4000 feet above sea level, the vineyards in the Uco Valley benefit from lots of sunshine, little rain, sandy soil and a huge diurnal temperature swing Continue reading Flavorful, Organic Wines from Domaine Bouquet’s Virgen Label https://www.redwineplease.com/two-ridiculously-inexpensive-quaffers-from-whole-foods/ 
You can get some pretty amazing values in low priced wine, which are really produced almost as bulk wine, sold for under $5 and something that most wine lovers would not give a second glance. Two Buck Chuck at Trader Joe’s was like that. Started in 2002, made by Charles Shaw, this bottle gave you Continue reading Two Ridiculously Inexpensive Quaffers from Whole Foods https://www.redwineplease.com/a-big-red-from-south-africa-for-under-20/ 
South Africa is an under appreciated wine region. They produce a wide range of wines using your favorite international varietals, as well a a few of their own, and there is no question they produce many world class wines. Several years ago we took a virtual tour of several wineries in South Africa’s Stellenbosch region. Continue reading A Big Red from South Africa for Under $20 https://www.redwineplease.com/a-tiny-wine-shop-with-a-big-selection-in-durham-nc/ 
Tucked inside the Research Triangle Park, or RTP as it is known near our home in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina, is a unique shopping and dining venue. It’s called Boxyard RTP, and is constructed of re-used shipping containers. All painted a deep blue, the containers are arranged in a two story rectangular structure, Continue reading A Tiny Wine Shop with a Big Selection in Durham, NC https://www.redwineplease.com/a-rock-solid-reliable-value-in-southern-rhone-red/ 
It’s always good to have a short list of reliable producers you can rely on in just about any vintage. Having that familiar name makes a sometimes difficult choice easier. This wine and producer fit that mold perfectly. We always know we’re going to get a well made, good value wine. Here it is: Wine: Continue reading A Rock Solid, Reliable Value in Southern Rhone Red https://www.redwineplease.com/vintage-update-on-benza-vineyards-pinot-noir/ 
Located in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, Benza Vineyards crafts red and white wines in the Laurelwood AVA, using grapes from the estate and surrounding areas. We’ve reviewed many of them in the past, and you can read about the some of those here. Their wines have made out Top 25 lists the past two Continue reading Vintage Update on Benza Vineyards Pinot Noir https://www.redwineplease.com/some-excellent-napa-valley-wines-from-coquerel-and-a-big-little-wine-shop-in-raleigh/ 
We recently took advantage of a local wine tasting in Raleigh, N.C., and tried some wines from a Napa producer we were not familiar with. The wine shop hosting the tasting was also not known to us previously, so it was a great chance to make two discoveries in one trip. The experience was excellent Continue reading Some Excellent Napa Valley Wines from Coquerel, and a Big Little Wine Shop in Raleigh https://www.redwineplease.com/wines-of-uruguay-part-2-the-reds-and-a-torrent-of-tannat/ We wrote about the wines of Uruguay a few weeks back, and reviewed some interesting and delicious white wines. One was an addictive Vermouth made from the Tannat grape, which we have subsequently bought half a case of. It really is great. Another was a wonderfully crafted Sauvignon Blanc. You can read about them here. Continue reading Wines of Uruguay Part 2: The Reds and a Torrent of Tannat https://www.redwineplease.com/solid-value-in-california-cabernet/ 
Here is a wine that provides plenty of Cabernet Sauvignon character in a reasonably priced bottle. Wine: 2020 Clos du Bois California Cabernet Sauvignon – Hand Selected Lots Winery Location: Sonoma, CA Tasted By: Neil & Cheri Date: March, 2023 Tasting Notes: this is a very dark, purple wine and opaque. There is a Continue reading Solid Value in California Cabernet https://www.redwineplease.com/something-different-wines-from-uruguay/ 
You may have never tasted a wine from Uruguay. That would be a shame, as the country produces some notable juice of both the white and red varieties. Red is more dominant, and the grippy, tannic Tannat grape is the star. Imported from the Madiran region of southwest France, Tannat is a dark grape which Continue reading Something Different: Wines from Uruguay! |