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To merlot or not to merlot, that is the question
Pique newsmagazine, Canada Much of the merlot coming out of California has been less than compelling but you can't go wrong in select parts of Sonoma and Napa Valley. A real bargain is the latest Kendall-Jackson Merlot Vintner's Reserve 2006 ($25). This is a delicious tri-county … |
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To merlot or not to merlot, that is the question – Pique newsmagazine
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Check out our guide to the perfect picnic wine. – Buffalo News
Check out our guide to the perfect picnic wine.
Buffalo News, United States
If you're interested in a bottle from the Niagara Peninsula, Criden suggested 2006 Cave Spring Riesling or Chardonnay ($12, $11). In New York State, the 2006 Salmon Run Chardonnay, by Dr. Konstantin Frank, caught Criden's eye. … -
A drop of Italy – WA today
A drop of Italy
WA today, Australia
The grape of beaujolais, France's ubiquitous light red, gamay retains its fresh red currant flavours and bright acidity in warm environments and is perfectly suited to our climate and our lifestyle. It's also spot on if you want to stay ahead of the … -
A drop of Italy – WA today
WA todayA drop of Italy
WA today, Australia
Take pinot gris. Trendsetters discovered it about 10 years ago (be it as gris or grigio) but now it's "every day" and our vinous explorers are looking for the next big white. Will it be albarino, arneis, fiano or vermentino? Time will tell. … -
Top independent grower on North Coast bets on future – Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Top independent grower on North Coast bets on future
Santa Rosa Press Democrat, CA
The land has excellent water rights, which is one of the features that made it attractive, Beckstoffer said. "We think that Mendocino chardonnay is just excellent," he said. "The marketing hasn't been what it could have been in the past. …