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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 Please follow and like us:   
 
We do love finding a great wine for not a lot of money. This is one of those times. Wine: 2015 William Hill Estate Winery North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Winery Location: Sonoma County, California Tasted By: Neil & Cheri Date: October 2017 Tasting Notes: A dark, purple red wine, this has a rich nose Continue reading Great Value, North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon – from William Hill Please follow and like us:
We have long been fans of the wines of Chile. Concha y Toro is one of the most well known producers around the world when you are talking about Chilean Wine, and their Marques de Casa Concha line of wines is known for consistent quality and value. Here we have the opportunity to review the Continue reading 2016 Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay Please follow and like us:
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 Please follow and like us:
We were just at the 2018 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, and there were great wines all around. It is our favorite wine and food event of the year, and over the four day festival there are countless wines to try, and something for every palate and budget. We have already published our list Continue reading The Top Ten White Wines from the 2018 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival Please follow and like us:
It was another great wine and food weekend in Newport this year, and as always there were many standout wines. Every year we list our Top Ten Reds, and Top Ten Whites, as well as a number of honorable mentions. The only real limitation to these lists is that all wines retail for $100 or Continue reading The Top Ten Red Wines from the 2018 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival Please follow and like us:
We just spent three days at the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, and it really was a great weekend. From the seminars, to the Wine & Rosecliff Gala and the Grand Tastings, there was an abundance of world class wine, outstanding food and more things to do than anyone could possibly get to. We Continue reading First Impressions of the 2018 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival Please follow and like us:
George Duboeuf has introduced a new line of wines, all from the Aude region of the Pays d’Oc, which roughly covers the area of the southern French Languedoc-Roussillon region. Aude is in the south, close to the Pyrenees and the Spanish border. This is one of the most prolific wine growing regions in France, and Continue reading From Georges Duboeuf – New Pays d’Oc Wines Please follow and like us:
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 Please follow and like us:
We’re about to roll into September, and that means the 2018 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival is only a few weeks away. It’s our favorite wine and food event. This year the lineup of wineries and restaurants is better than ever. There is also a nice list of seminars, all of which take place Continue reading Almost Here! 2018 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival – Sept 20-23 Please follow and like us:
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