Author: 1855consulting
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Italy > Chianti Rufina > Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Nipozzano Riserva
Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Nipozzano Riserva Country: Italy Region: Chianti Rufina Producer: Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Grape variety: 90% Sangiovese / 10% Others (Malvasia Nera, Colorino, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon) Vintage: 2008 Found at: Costco, Co-op Wines and Spirits, Real Canadian Liquorstore, Willow Park Wines and Spirits (or see Liquor Connect and enter your postal code) Price: $17.99 – $21.69 About the region: A…
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August Article: To blend or not to blend
What’s with Apothic Red and other red blends showing up everywhere? I’ve always been a fan of blends, so this month’s article features some thoughts on blends: To blend or not to blend
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United States > Oregon > Rosé of Pinot Noir
Sokol Blosser Rosé of Pinot Noir Country: United States Region: Oregon Producer: Sokol Blosser Grape variety: Pinot Noir Vintage: 2011 Found at: Co-op Wines and Spirits, Willow Park Wines and Spirits (or see Liquor Connect and enter your postal code) Price: $16.99 – 18.39 About the region: The first time we visited the United States, we had some Zinfandel from California:…
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Italy > Tuscany > Villa Antinori
Villa Antinori Country: Italy Region: Tuscany Producer: Marchesi Antinori Grape variety: Sangiovese (55%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%), Merlot (15%), Syrah (5%) Vintage: 2008 Found at: Costco, Co-op Wines and Spirits, Real Canadian Liquor Store, Willow Park Wines and Spirits (or see Liquor Connect and enter your postal code) Price: $17.99 – $22.99 About the region: Wine is grown all over Italy: from the…
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July Article: What’s the scoop on aging wine?
After the success of last month’s article (Why spend more than $15 on a bottle of wine?), I’ve decided to use the first week of each month to post an article as opposed to featuring a specific wine. No worries: a new blog post about another wine is already in the making for next week, but…
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France > Vouvray > Barton & Guestier Vouvray
Barton & Guestier Vouvray Country: France Region: Vouvray Producer: Barton & Guestier Grape variety: Chenin Blanc Vintage: 2010 Found at: Willow Park Wines and Spirits (or see Liquor Connect and enter your postal code) Price: $16.99 About the region: Time to visit a lesser-known wine region! As a kid, I associated the Loire valley with castles like Chambord and Chenonceau,…
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Argentina > Mendoza > Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Mendoza
Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Mendoza Country: Argentina Region: Mendoza Producer: Bodega Catena Zapata Grape variety: Malbec Vintage: 2010 Found at: Costco, Co-op Wines & Spirits, Willow Park Wines and Spirits, Real Canadian Liquor Store (or see Liquor Connect and enter your postal code) Price: $12.99 – $19.99 About the region: We’re staying in Argentina this…
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Argentina > Salta > Terrazas de los Andes Torrontés Reserva
Terrazas de los Andes Torrontés Reserva Country: Argentina Region: Salta Producer: Terrazas de los Andes Grape variety: Torrontés Vintage: 2010 Found at: Co-op Wines & Spirits, Willow Park Wines and Spirits (or see Liquor Connect and enter your postal code) Price: $14.49 – $15.49 About the region: Despite being the fifth largest wine-producing country in the world and a…
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France > Burgundy > Joseph Faiveley Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Joseph Faiveley Bourgogne Country: France Region: Burgundy Producer: Joseph Faiveley Grape variety: Pinot Noir Vintage: 2007 Found at: Willow Park Wines and Spirits and Co-Op Wines and Spirits (or see Liquor Connect and enter your postal code) Price: $15.99 – $17.99 About the region: This week we’re staying in Burgundy, but are now turning toward…
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France > Burgundy > Joseph Drouhin Macon-Villages
Joseph Drouhin Macon-Villages Country: France Region: Burgundy Producer: Joseph Drouhin Grape variety: Chardonnay Vintage: 2010 Found at: Willow Park Wines and Spirits (or see Liquor Connect and enter your postal code) Price: $17.99 About the region: Although Chardonnay is grown all over the world today, its roots lie in Burgundy. And since the grape variety is named after…
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