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We were just in the Hudson Valley of New York this past Mother’s Day weekend visiting with two of the kids, and wandered between several small towns while staying at an Air B&B in Rhinebeck. The towns ranged from the very small Millbrook, to the medium sized Rhinebeck, to the much larger Hudson. There were Continue reading Elegant Mother’s Day Brunch in Rhinebeck, NY https://www.redwineplease.com/a-big-expressive-red-from-j-lohr/ 
Paso Robles in California is known for big reds, as well as other styles. The climate here promotes long hang time, high sugar and frequently high alcohol. Taming that into a wine that is still balanced and fruit forward is a challenge, but here is a wine that succeeds wonderfully. Wine: 2021 J. Lohr Pure Continue reading A Big, Expressive Red from J. Lohr https://www.redwineplease.com/a-rustic-chianti-classico-from-banfi/ 
Here’s a wine from a tried and true producer, Castello Banfi. They can generally be trusted to provide a good value and a quality wine no matter which Banfi bottle you open. This one is a Chianti from their Tuscan line, and let’s see how it holds up to the Banfi reputation. Wine: 2019 Banfi Continue reading A Rustic Chianti Classico from Banfi https://www.redwineplease.com/two-outstanding-reds-from-argentina-and-domaine-bousquet/ 
We’ve reviewed many wines from Domaine Bousquet over the past few years. Mendoza, in Argentina, is a world class wine producing area known widely for its quality and value. Standing at the feet of the Andes, this is a land of high altitude vineyards and low rainfall, lying in the rain shadow of the moutnains. Continue reading Two Outstanding Reds from Argentina and Domaine Bousquet https://www.redwineplease.com/a-twenty-year-old-bordeaux-still-going-strong/ 
As usual we opened some older and special bottles of wine this holiday season. A Brunello from 2000, a more recent Napa Cab, a really good Italian Merlot; all were vanquished. The best of the bunch however was probably the Bordeaux we popped on New Year’s eve. This was a beautiful wine, perfectly integrated and Continue reading A Twenty Year Old Bordeaux Still Going Strong https://www.redwineplease.com/solid-10-bottle-of-merlot-from-a-go-to-winery/ 
In the never ending pursuit of a good $10 bottle of red, here is a worthy entry. It might take a sale price to get it there, but this is a solid bottle in the $10 range. Over the years we’ve had many wines from this family owned producer, and they are always good. Wine: Continue reading Solid $10 Bottle of Merlot from a Go To Winery https://www.redwineplease.com/superb-italian-red-from-the-valley-of-many-cellars/ 
Valpolicella, the “valley of many cellars”, is located in northeast Italy, just north of Verona. This is likely where the wine Romeo and Juliet drank came from, at least until their fabled, untimely end. The majority of the reds here are lighter due to the grape varieties, dominated by Corvina, Corvinone and Rhondinella, which tend Continue reading Superb Italian Red From the Valley of Many Cellars https://www.redwineplease.com/an-alternative-summer-white/ 
There are so many delicious white wines from around the world, so why not expand our horizons and try more of them? I can’t think of a good reason not to. We all have favorites, but it might just be your new favorite that is waiting out there. Here’s one to consider. Wine: 2022 Ostatu Continue reading An Alternative Summer White https://www.redwineplease.com/un-oaked-wines-from-ron-rubin-brands/ 
Over the past few years we’ve reviewed several vintages of Ron Rubin Brands’ wine. Ron makes wine in Sonoma County under several labels, including Ron Rubin, Pam’s Un-oaked and River Road. The wines are consistently rated for high value, showing crisp fruit and a smooth palate. Last year the 2020 River Road un-oaked Chardonnay took Continue reading Un-oaked Wines from Ron Rubin Brands https://www.redwineplease.com/off-to-northern-california-wine-country/ 
We’ll be heading out to Napa and Sonoma Valley soon for an extensive winery trip. Look for reviews of wines, wine tastings, accommodations as well as area restaurants. This is our first major wine trip since COVID hit, so we are excited. We’ll be doing lots of in depth winery articles over the next few Continue reading Off to Northern California Wine Country! |