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The best part of writing this blog is, without question, the opportunity to meet some amazing people. People in the wine industry are typically passionate and gracious, willing to share their history, experience and hospitality with those who share some of that passion and are genuinely interested in their work and their art. We definitely Continue reading Wine and Stories with Bob Pepi and Steve Kreps Please follow and like us:   
 
Here is a delicious Rioja Reserva for very little money. Rioja consistently delivers great value wines, and this is one of them. Wine: 2015 Lopez de Haro Rioja Reserva Winery Location: Rioja, Spain Tasted By: Neil & Cheri Date: January, 2021 Tasting Notes: This is a classic Rioja blend of 85% Tempranillo and 15% Graciano, Continue reading A Tasty Rioja Please follow and like us:
These two wines come from Herdade do Esporão, in the Alentejo region of Portugal. This is an area with a long wine history, and a wine industry that is advancing itself in concert with the land, promoting sustainability and eco-friendly practices. You’ll find many wines from the region that use International varieties, along with their Continue reading Two Bargain Portuguese Wines Please follow and like us:
I recently had a chance to talk with Nova Perrill, the winemaker at Foppiano Vineyards in Sonoma Valley. Foppiano has been continuously operating for 125 years, owned and managed by the same family. It all began when Giovanni Foppiano bought Riverside Farms in 1896, and continued to make bulk wine right up to Prohibition in Continue reading Interview with Nova Perrill from Foppiano Vineyards in Sonoma – and Some Great Wines! Please follow and like us:
Below are two recommended white wines. They both provide a smooth but crisp and fresh drinking experience, and will be perfect companions to fish, shellfish or lighter chicken dishes. Neither will put a big hurt on your bank account. Here they are: Wine: 2019 Mud House Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Winery Location: Marlborough, New Zealand Tasted Continue reading Two Recommended White Wine Values Please follow and like us:
While this is a little late for the recent New Year’s Eve celebrations, there are certainly more occasions for celebration coming up. It could be a birthday, an anniversary, a romantic evening or maybe Valentine’s day? Whatever it happens to be, this sparkling wine is a great value to consider. Wine: Domaine Bousquet Sparkling Rosé Continue reading Super Value Sparkler from Domaine Bousquet Please follow and like us:
It’s the end of December, and this has been one crazy year. While the pandemic rages on, so does the fight against it. We push forward, looking ahead to better times. Along the way we have still managed to discover many new wines, and now it is time to talk about some of the best. Continue reading Top 20 Wines of 2020 Please follow and like us:
Let’s talk about two red wines we tasted recently, one from Washington State and one from Australia. Both provide serious value for the price. Wine: 2015 Gordon Estate Syrah Winery Location: Columbia Valley, WA Tasted By: Neil & Cheri Date: December 2020 Tasting Notes: The wine is a dark purple red in color. The nose Continue reading From Washington State to Australia for Two Quality Red Wine Values Please follow and like us:
With Christmas up next week, here is a really good Cabernet for a very reasonable price. This will hold up to whatever type of holiday gathering you are planning in this upside down year. Buy a case and share! It’s from a dependable, go to winemaker and producer who pushes the boundaries a bit, but Continue reading Excellent and Affordable Cabernet for the Holiday Season Please follow and like us:
Here is a wine that is just a flat out great value. It drinks like a $50 Cab. It costs half of that. No further introduction needed. Wine: 2017 Outlot Cabernet Sauvignon Winery Location: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County Tasted By: Neil & Cheri Date: November 2020 Tasting Notes: Dark, deep ruby in color, with Continue reading Outrageous Value in California Cabernet Please follow and like us:
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