2009 Valadorna
Last night I realized it had been a hot minute since I drank anything Italian, so we did pasta for dinner and paired this delish ‘09...
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Category: Red Blends/Other
2007 Continuum
There are wines I like, wines I love, and wines I’m just completely obsessed with. Tim Mondavi’s Continuum belongs in the obsessed category. From Pritchard Hill, it is, for me, one of the best, if not the best, expression of what makes Napa wine quintessentially Napa. I was beyond blessed...
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2009 Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Costasera
I've got friends who are Amarone addicts and for a long time, I didn't see what all the fuss was about. Amarone comes from the Valpolicella district in Northeastern Italy's Veneto region, made from a blend of grapes (primarily Corvina) that have been dried. The grapes are picked in bunches...
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2010 Domaine Tempier Bandol
In Provence, France, the Peyraud Family is producing some really stunning wines. Founded in 1834, Domaine Tempier uses organic farming, hand harvesting, and family tradition to create a Mourvedre blend that is an iconic expression of the Bandol appellation. When I first opened the bottle, it seemed tight and closed...
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2003 Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
I had never heard of Emidio Pepe when I bought this bottle of wine. I was talking to a shop owner, asking questions and looking for something "interesting" and he pulled out this bottle. I was confused. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from 2003? My general rule was to drink Montepulciano nice and...
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2010 Bosco Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Sometimes I wish wine sellers wouldn't try so hard. I was looking through the wine at Costco recently when I came upon the 2010 Bosco Montepulciano d'Abruzzo on sale for $9. I like Montepulciano, so I came in closer to check it out. At that moment, the staff member, trying...
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2009 Bogle Vineyards Phantom
Wine Review: 2009 Bogle Vineyards Phantom Sometimes, a wine so thoroughly surprises me, that I can't help but laugh at myself. I was introduced to Bogle Phantom at a friend's house. I was skeptical at first, zinfandel, petite sirah and mouvedre, blended and labelled with a whimsical name, it seemed...
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2010 Agostino Pavia & Figli Barbera d’Asti Bricco Blina
Barbera is what I consider a "tasty" grape. If you are looking for a delicious wine from Italy, Barbera fits the bill. I have yet to taste a super complex, "great" wine made from Barbera, but it is a reliable choice for a daily drinker that brings yummy fruit, soft...
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2007 Allegrini La Grola
Italy is a fascinating country when it comes to wine. There are so many different grapes, styles and regions to keep track of that it can be quite intimidating. Tonight's wine, the 2007 Allegrini La Grola is a perfect example. Made from primarily the Corvina grape, this wine is classified...
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