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In an earlier article about my visit to the Temecula Valley, I mentioned that the best wines of the day were the first, and the last. In this article I’ll talk a bit about the first winery I visited, and one which you’ll encounter as you head east on Rancho California Road. Blink and you Continue reading Temecula Valley Wines from Hart Winery https://www.redwineplease.com/visit-to-the-temecula-valley-wine-country-in-southern-california/ 
While the Napa and Sonoma valleys are an ubiquitous part of every wine lovers vernacular, there are many other areas in California making excellent wines, from north to south. One of these, and one of the lesser known, is the Temecula Valley. This region, just over an hour’s drive north from San Diego, or two Continue reading Visit to the Temecula Valley Wine Country in Southern California https://www.redwineplease.com/visit-to-lake-james-cellars-in-glen-alpine-nc/ 
We were recently at the Biltmore Estate for a visit (which you can read about by clicking here), and stopped on the way to visit one of the local North Carolina wineries. This was Lake James Cellars in Glen Alpine, NC. Located in an old, converted textile mill, the winery has an adjoining antiques shop. Continue reading Visit to Lake James Cellars in Glen Alpine, NC https://www.redwineplease.com/remarkable-reds-from-trinchero-napa-valley/ 
The Trinchero family is firmly entrenched in the history of the California wine industry. It was back in 1947 that John and Mario Trinchero purchased the Sutter Home Winery, in Napa Valley. They packed up their family and moved them from New York in 1948, and started to produce their wines. Today, the family business Continue reading Remarkable Reds from Trinchero Napa Valley https://www.redwineplease.com/whats-new-at-the-winery-on-biltmore-estate/ 
If you visit the largest house in America at the Biltmore Estate, you’ll be a few miles from another experience worth taking time for, that being the Winery at Biltmore Estate, located in Antler Hill Village. It is the most visited winery in the country, and on a busy day they can deliver ten thousand Continue reading What’s New at the Winery on Biltmore Estate? https://www.redwineplease.com/visit-to-the-biltmore-estate-february-2019/ 
It’s been several years since we visited the largest privately owned house in America, nestled into the hillsides of Asheville, N.C., with expansive views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and a combination of history, relaxation and outdoor activity that makes for a splendid getaway. I am talking, of course, about the Biltmore Estate. George W. Continue reading Visit to the Biltmore Estate – February 2019 https://www.redwineplease.com/unexpected-values-from-around-the-world-courtesy-of-gooseneck-vineyards/ 
Years ago, I drove my ten or so year old son to a quaint, corner shop located in the village of Wickford, RI. He was looking for a Christmas present for his mother, and he walked out with a beautiful angel statue that she cherishes to this day. It is a good memory. What, in Continue reading Unexpected Values from Around the World – Courtesy of Gooseneck Vineyards https://www.redwineplease.com/malbec-for-everyone-some-great-malbecs-from-bodega-catena-zapata/ 
We recently enjoyed one of the best wine and food weekends of the year, courtesy of the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival. One aspect of the weekend we always enjoy are the seminars, where you can get up close and in depth on a region or a style of wine, presented by a brand Continue reading Malbec for Everyone! Some Great Malbecs from Bodega Catena Zapata https://www.redwineplease.com/quality-wines-from-peter-zemmer-in-alto-adige/ 
The Alto Adige DOC is located in Northeast Italy, tucked under the southern slopes of the Dolomites. This area presents an Alpine and Mediterranean climate, with the Adriatic Sea not far away. Primarily known for its white wines, the region can, none the less, do quite nicely with other varietals such as Pinot Noir. We’ll Continue reading Quality Wines from Peter Zemmer in Alto Adige https://www.redwineplease.com/world-class-wines-from-hickinbotham-in-mclaren-vale-south-australia/ 
Before we get to some truly amazing wines, let’s put how we’ll describe them in some context. The more we taste wines from all around the world, in all different styles and at all different price points, the more wine tends to group itself into distinct ranges. While there are the ubiquitous number ratings, which Continue reading World Class Wines from Hickinbotham in McLaren Vale, South Australia |