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2015 Hess Collection Allomi Napa Cabernet Sauvignon ($32) At this point, one would assume that a 2015 Napa Cab is a bit too young to be at its peak. And, while that may be so, this Cab is already terrific. With aromas of plum, fig and raisin, and it...
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Get ready because it’s almost ready for you! Every year on the third Thursday in November France celebrates Beaujolais Nouveau Day. And this year that will be November 16, 2017. The celebration starts at 12:01 a.m. in France. The 2017 vintage of Bea...
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2014 Hess Collection Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon ($65) Wow! Napa turns out great Cabs, and this is one of them. This blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec and 3% Petite Verdot yields a bold yet somehow delicate collection of dark fruit fla...
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The common belief is that a white wine should be served with the traditional Thanksgiving turkey. And, with a white meat, a white wine would be the appropriate pairing. But, there is probably more on your plate than a piece of white-meat turkey. Al...
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2016 Artezin Old Vine Zinfandel ($18) This Zinfandel comes from California’s Mendocino County that has a climate with warm days and cool evenings that provides for great growing conditions and optimal ripening. Winemaker Randle Johnson, who has been...
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We are just days away now from the big Thanksgiving feast. And one of the most common questions is “What wine pairs best with the Thanksgiving meal?” As we learned last time, the trick is to pair your wine with the type of sides you are serving, no...
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2015 Thomas Allen Selections Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon ($7) Generally, when I see a California Cab under $10 I don’t pay too much attention. But this Cab is from Lodi, a region I really like. And, while Lodi isn’t exactly the best-known region in Cali...
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I recently heard a radio ad that included the statement “…you will be served fine wine…” It got me thinking - what is “fine” wine? It sounds really great but begs the question “What is fine wine? Let’s start off with the easiest answer which is tha...
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2014 14 Hands Columbia Valley Stampede Red Blend ($9) I’ve recently read some nice things about 14 Hands Winery and, never having had their wines, I thought I’d give this one a try. The Stampede Red Blend is a combination of Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet...
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