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Great values under $20 in California Cabernet Sauvignon are hard to find, so when you do find one it is best to stock up. The wine we’ll talk about here is clealy one of these wines. Longevity Wines is a small, family operated urban winery located in the Livermore AVA of California. Winemaker Phil Long Continue reading Extreme Value Cabernet Sauvignon from Phil Long and Longevity Wines Please follow and like us:   
 
We just keep repeating ourselves on this one, but some of the best red wine values you will ever find come from lesser chateaux in great Bordeaux vintages. 2016 was a great Bordeaux vintage, following on the heels of the acclaimed 2015 wines, but likely outpacing them. We don’t buy much classified Bordeaux, and certainly Continue reading Value Bordeaux from the Excellent 2016 Vintage Please follow and like us:
The Tannat grape had its start in France, and it is still a fixture in the Madiran region. There it can make a big, brawny wine with lots of tannin and structure. Depending on the place it is grown and the winemaking, it can also make lighter wines, with vibrant fruit. Winemakers are experimenting with Continue reading Time for Tannat Please follow and like us:
Summer is all about times outside, picnics, barbecues and family get togethers. When the heat gets turned up, the drink of choice is not a big red wine, but rather something lighter and fresh. Here we’ll take a look at three bottles which are built for summer, and one of them is not a wine Continue reading Two Value Summer Wines, and a Cocktail! Please follow and like us:
A few months ago, Cheri and I took a long weekend and headed to the hub of North Carolina wine, the Yadkin Valley. From our base in Winston-Salem we headed northwest the first day, and our article on Raffaldini Vineyards will give you an idea of the quality we found there. You can read that Continue reading An Elevated Wine Tasting at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, NC Please follow and like us:
While on our recent visit to the Hudson Valley of New York, we managed to squeeze in one winery visit. The area actually has many, as the wine industry seems to be thriving here. Our choice was Millbrook Vineyards and Winery in the town of Millbrook. While the downtown is really quaint, with adorable shops Continue reading Quality Local Wines (and more!) at Millbrook Vineyards and Winery in the Hudson Valley Please follow and like us:
A few years ago we did an in depth look at Stellenbosch, South Africa including reviews of five wineries. One of those was Raats Family Vineyards, and it was one of our favorites. You can read about that here. Bruwer Raats does great things across the board, from his Chenin Blancs to his top end Continue reading World Class Red Blend from Raats Family Wines in South Africa Please follow and like us:
Ponzi Vineyards began in the 1960s, when Dick and Nancy bought the land in Sherwood, Oregon and planted the initial vineyards in 1968. The Willamette Valley was not famous back then, and decades would go by before it became so for its exquisite Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Ponzi grew consistently throughout the years, adding a Continue reading Beautiful Oregon Chardonnay from Ponzi Vineyards Please follow and like us:
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 Please follow and like us:
When you want someting fruity, fun and a little on the lighter side, Asti Spumanti is always a great choice. The best of them are almost ethereal, like drinking fluffy clouds with fruit flavors and a pleasing bubbly sensation. Made with the Moscato grape, alcohol tends to be lower than 10% and the juice can Continue reading Delicious Sparkler from Acquesi Please follow and like us:
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