Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2004 96 / $38 California 1,020 cases made Dan Kosta and Michael Browne have joined the ranks of California’s most accomplished Pinot Noir producers since arriving on the scene 10 years ago. Kosta Browne is red-hot, with six of its seven 2004 Sonoma Pinot Noirs garnering classic scores. [...]
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Top 10 Wine 2006
Kongsgaard – Chardonnay Napa Valley 2003
Kongsgaard Chardonnay Napa Valley 2003 97 / $75 California 1,200 cases made John Kongsgaard launched his own Chardonnay and Syrah brand in 1996, after 20 years as a winemaker for other Napa Valley producers. The grapes come primarily from his shy-bearing, 10-acre family vineyard in Napa, but are supplemented with grapes from Carneros and St. [...]
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Brancaia – Toscana Il Blu 2004
Brancaia Toscana Il Blu 2004 96 / $70 Tuscany 4,100 cases made Born of the successful team of owner-winemaker Barbara Kronenberg-Widmer and consultant Carlo Ferrini, Il Blu is the flagship of the Swiss Widmer family’s Chianti Classico estate. The family also owns Brancaia in Maremma, on Tuscany’s coast. This perfectly balanced super Tuscan is a [...]
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Shiraz Barossa Valley Bella’s Garden 2004
Two Hands Shiraz Barossa Valley Bella’s Garden 2004 95 / $50 Australia 1,500 cases imported Two Hands, a partnership of Richard Mintz and Michael Twelftree, has quickly become one of Australia’s powerhouses. Of the half-dozen regional wines Two Hands makes from purchased grapes, the Barossa-based Bella’s Garden Shiraz is always among the best. Sixteen vineyards [...]
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The Step-By-Step Process Of Making French Wine
French wine is made in a special way that other countries just cannot seem to match. There is extra care put into a French wine and this thoughtful consideration adds something special to every single French wine on the market today. When making French wine the winemakers crush the grapes as soon as they get [...]
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Why A Wine Gift Is So Special
A wine gift is the perfect gift for those hard to shop for people in your life. Everyone, and I mean everyone is happy to receive a wine gift during the holidays. A wine gift is classy and it is full of lovely flavors to savor and the best part is that even if you [...]
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Wine Making For Beginners
If you are interested in wine making then you need to do a little homework before you get started. Wine making is not something that you can just plunge into and learn along the way, you need to do some research so that you know that you are not missing any vital wine making steps [...]
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Choosing Wine On A First Date
First dates are nerve wracking enough without having to worry about what wine to choose to impress your new friend! One of the great things about wine on a date is that one bottle is a defined amount, normally about five glasses. If shared equally it is unlikely that you will fall off your chair [...]
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How To Choose An Italian Wine
Wine connoisseurs regularly boast about their fine Italian wine collections and rightly so. Even if you’re not a connoisseur, by the end of this article you’ll be able to put your best Italian wine forward. Italy is best known for its Moscato, Barolo, Chianti, and Soave; but there are numerous varieties just waiting to be [...]
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The Perfect Wine Choice Made Easy
Do you find it hard to pick out the perfect wine for a special dinner or event? We have a checklist of particular things to look for in a good wine. This should help you make a great choice in your next wine purchase. 1. The Whites: When your guests first arrive and are enjoying [...]
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Organic wine for your health
When you hear the word “wine,” you obviously think of the alcoholic drink made of grapes that is regularly enjoyed with a meal or socially with friends. Wine can be classified according to its colour, its taste, its aroma or alcohol content, sugar content and the way it is prepared. Nowadays because people want to [...]
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How to Drink Wine like a Professional
Most people like to enjoy a glass of wine once in a while, but to other people, drinking wine is an art form and they take it very seriously. The following article will give you tips on how to drink, taste and serve wine professionally. All wine should be poured into a clear glass and [...]
Red Wine
Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2005
Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2005 98 points / $80 7,500 cases made France In the Southern Rhône’s recent trio of great vintages starting with 2003, Incoming search terms for the article: clos des papes 2005 reviews, Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2005, clos des papes 2005, chateauneuf-du-pape 2005 review, 2005 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 2005 clos [...]
Red Wine
Ridge Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains Santa Cruz Mountain Estate 2005
Ridge Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains Santa Cruz Mountain Estate 2005 95 points / $35 2,000 cases made Incoming search terms for the article: ridge chardonnay santa cruz mountain estate 2005, Ridge Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains Santa Cruz Mountain Estate 2005, 2005 ridge chardonnay santa cruz mountain estate, ridge santa cruz chardonay 05, Ridge Chardonnay Santa [...]
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Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2005
Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2005 95 points / $49 4,250 cases made Incoming search terms for the article: le vieux donjon 2005, le vieux donjon 2005 review, vieux donjon 2005, Domaine Vieux Donjon chateauneuf-du-pape wine-searcher com, 2005 Vieux Donjon, Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf Du Pape 2005, le vieux donjon 2005 chateauneuf-du-papes