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Wines for Valentine's Day and beyond
Straight.com The first is a special release of Summerland's Haywire Pinot Noir 2012 ($24.90 at the winery and select specialty stores; only 688 bottles produced). Its red-and-gold label features Chinese text meaning “Good fortune in the Year of the Horse”. It's … |
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Wines for Valentine’s Day and beyond – Straight.com
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Mature Central Otago pinot noir delivers developed terroir – Otago Daily Times
Otago Daily TimesMature Central Otago pinot noir delivers developed terroir
Otago Daily Times
The evolution of Central Otago pinot noir over the past two and a-half decades has been a rapid journey from grudging recognition from Northerners that wine could actually be grown and made here, through developing a reputation for distinctive pinot … -
Six Exciting Wine Regions To Explore In 2014 – Forbes
Six Exciting Wine Regions To Explore In 2014
Forbes
Crafted from chardonnay and pinot nero grapes, Franciacorta offers a flattering imitation of the Champagne style—and typically at a better price point. Try: 2007 Bellavista Franciacorta, Gran Cuvee. Rich and elegant, drinks like a much pricier … -
Wine Talk: Top 10 Winemaker Challenge value wines – McDonough Voice
Wine Talk: Top 10 Winemaker Challenge value wines
McDonough Voice
While it is true the judges chose a $50 California pinot noir as their wine of the year at the recent Winemaker Challenge international wine competition in San Diego, it's also true they had a keen eye for value. The Wine of the … Chateau St. Jean … -
Russ Winton: Inexpensive medal-winning red wines – Modesto Bee
Russ Winton: Inexpensive medal-winning red wines
Modesto Bee
The Fog Head 2012 Merlot ($9.99) was the best merlot under $10, followed by the 2011 Kenwood Vineyards Sonoma County ($14) and the 2011 Central Coast Liberty School ($16) in their price categories. Three cabernet sauvignons to look for are the 2012 …and more »