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Les Athletes du Vin – Touraine Sauvignon – 2015 (J. Webb)

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  This is a classic Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc from Torraine.  Exactly what I look for in Sauvignon Blanc as it has a little more complexity and elegance on the...

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September 5, 2017
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Chateau Lavanau – Sauvignon – 2014 (Bin 905)

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Chateau Lavanau – Sauvignon – 2014 (Bin 905) Always fun to try a unique style!  Most whites near or in Bordeaux will be blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.  This...

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September 5, 2017
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A Flight of Dry Rieslings

$22.50 - $41.00
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Riesling   Riesling is a white grape that shows immense versatility.  It can be bone dry as in Leitz Eins-Zwei-Drei Riesling or as sweet as a Trockenbeerenauslese.  The top three...

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August 23, 2017
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A Flight of Sauvignon Blanc

$17.50 and $30.99
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August 22, 2017
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Trimbach – Riesling – 2013 (Zyn)

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Trimbach is one of the most consistent producers I know and their Riesling never disappoints as Alsace has one of the best wine climates going and great terroir to boot. ...

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August 10, 2017
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Clos des Locs – Pouilly Loche – Les Barres – 2015 (Kensington Wine Market)

  • France France
Ok, they talked me into this one at the Kensington Wine Market but I am so glad they did.  This Macconais is unique to their store and although it is...

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August 10, 2017
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A Flight of Cabernet Sauvignon

$19.95 – $32.00
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Cabernet Sauvignon   Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerful black grape that does play well with others and is often blended with Merlot and others in making a Bordeaux blend.  It...

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August 5, 2017
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Villa des Anges – Cabernet Sauvignon – 2015 (J. Webb)

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  What a great take on Cabernet Sauvignon!  This wine comes from the south of France and uses the talents of winemaker Jeff Carell.  If you see his name on...

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August 5, 2017
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Jean Louis Chavy – Chardonnay – 2015 (J. Webb)

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  This is a beautiful wine that I would not expect in this price range given that it comes from the village of Puligny-Montrachet in Burgundy.  This wine is my...

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August 5, 2017
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Fougeray de Beauclair – Bourgogne Rouge – 2014 (Zyn)

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  I had to try a Burgundian Pinot and this a perfect example of the basic village wine with plenty of elegance and charm.  It is very tart and fresh. ...

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August 5, 2017
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