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Chilean Coastal Sauvignon Blancs – Part 2

We recently wrote about four Chilean Sauvignon Blanc wines that were exceptionally impressive. The Sauvignon Blanc grape has risen in importance in Chile in the past 30 years, and based on the quality of the previous four wines it is easy to see why. You can read more about the grape and it’s place in

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Chilean Coastal Sauvignon Blancs – Part 1

Chilean wine has seen a marked increase in volume and quality over the past few decades. Know globally for its impressive Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere, this country actually produces a wide variety of wines, including some breathtaking whites. In this article we’ll take a look at some of those.

Sauvignon Blanc is a pre-eminent white

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Whites from the Alentejo Region of Portugal: Part 2

The Alentejo is a hot, dry region in the southern half of Portugal which produces some spectacular wines; red, white and Rosé. For this article we had six white wines from the region made with primarily indigenous grapes, which we broke it into two parts and reviewed the first three earlier. You can read about

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Whites from the Alentejo Region of Portugal: Part 1

With global warming spreading, and temperatures rising, the traditional wine growing areas in the world are dealing with that increased heat. It means many things, including earlier harvests, planting different varietals and potentially different characteristics from existing grapes. With white wine varietals such as Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Gris, cooler temperatures help

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Special Value White and Pink Wines from Corvezzo

The Veneto in Northeast Italy is home to beautiful wines, from incredible Amarone della Valpolicella on the red side to clean and crisp Pinot Grigio, smooth and elegant Soave and sparkling Proseccos in the whites. In this review we’ll focus on the white (and pink) side, with three wines from the region that highlight quality

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Beautiful Small Batch Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Let’s take a look at a small batch Cabernet Sauvignon from the heart of Napa Valley that delivers on all fronts. Most people are familiar with the big names from the valley, but there are dozens of smaller producers making great wine. Some sell all of their production through on site sales and direct mail.

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Another Excellent 2018 Bordeaux

The 2018 vintage in Bordeaux really is living up to the hype as the wines start to get some bottle age. They’re still babies to be sure, but you can see what they have and what they promise to have in the future. It’s pretty exciting. Here’s another excellent one.

Wine: 2018 Chateau Soutard-Cadet

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Two Summer (or Anytime) Value Choices from Portugal

White and Rosé are not just for spring and summer, although many do associate them more with the warmer months. The more bracing and crisp varieties even more so. Many whites offer much more though, with texture, complexity and a richer experience. These are great any time of year, and pair well with such a

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Excellent Value Everyday Sangiovese

Here’s an everyday wine for a great price. This is made from Sangiovese and hails from Puglia in Italy. It’s not the most complex or memorable wine you’ll ever run across, but it comes at a great price and is perfect for an everyday red.

Wine: 2018 Conti Torraiolo Sangiovese

Winery Location: Puglia, Italy

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Wine in Cans – Convenient Options for Summer

Wine in cans is not unusual anymore, and you can find plenty of options at your local wine store. In general you should expect something drinkable and relatively inexpensive. This is not going to be Chateau Latour after all. That said, there is some very good juice that goes into cans, and you can’t argue

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