by Ray
on February 17, 2022


Synopsis, Our Opinion: Barely passible and it’s strong point was simply the low price.

Producer/Winery: Estancia Vineyards; Acampo, California.
Grape Variety: Chardonnay.
Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Monterey County; Central Coast, California.
Vintage: 2018
Price: $9.11 (with a 25% mixed case discount) [click to continue…]
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by Ray
on February 15, 2022


Synopsis, Our Opinion: An OUTSTANDING VALUE Bordeaux wine.

Producer/Winery: Jean-Pierre and son Pascal Amoreau; Château Le Puy; Saint Cibard, France.
Grape Variety: Red Bordeaux Blend – 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux; Bordeaux, France.
Vintage: 2019
Price: $27.00 [click to continue…]
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by Ray
on February 10, 2022


Synopsis, Our Opinion: Remarkably good Malbec.

Producer/Winery: Attilio Pagli; Altos Las Hormigas; Mendoza, Argentina.
Grape Variety: Malbec.
Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Valle de Uco; Mendoza, Argentina.
Vintage: 2018
Price: $32.00 [click to continue…]
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by Ray
on February 8, 2022


Synopsis, Our Opinion: A VERY NICE cru Beaujolais.

Producer/Winery: Alex Foillard; Brouilly, France.
Grape Variety: Gamay.
Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Brouilly; Beaujolais; Burgundy, France.
Vintage: 2018
Price: $48.00 [click to continue…]
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by Ray
on February 3, 2022


Synopsis, Our Opinion: A decent grocery store value Merlot.

Producer/Winery: Columbia Crest Winery; Paterson, Washington.
Grape Variety: Merlot.
Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Columbia Valley, Washington.
Vintage: 2018
Price: $6.83 (with a 25% mixed case discount) [click to continue…]
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by Ray
on February 1, 2022


Synopsis, Our Opinion: An OUTSTNDING Burgundian Chardonnay.

Producer/Winery: Domaine Rémi Jobard; Meursault, France.
Grape Variety: Chardonnay.
Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Bourgogne Côte d’Or; Burgundy, France.
Vintage: 2019
Price: $42.00 [click to continue…]
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by Ray
on January 27, 2022


Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING red Burgundy that was perfectly paired with the roast pork and made the dinner special.

Producer/Winery: Jean-Michel Maurice; Domaine du Prieuré; Savigny-lès-Beaune, France.
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir.
Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Volnay; Côte de Beaune; Burgundy, France.
Vintage: 2018
Price: $49.00 [click to continue…]
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by Ray
on January 25, 2022


Synopsis, Our Opinion: Quite delicious and if you like strong wine aromas try this and you will not be dissapointed.

Producer/Winery: Raimond de Villeneuve; Château de Roquefort; la Bédoule, France.
Grape Variety: Clairette Blanche blend – 69% Cleirette and 31% Vermentino.
Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Provence, France.
Vintage: 2020
Price: $25.00 [click to continue…]
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by Ray
on January 20, 2022


Synopsis, Our Opinion: A noteworthy Barolo value.

Producer/Winery: Renata Bonacina; Dacapio; Agliano Terme, Italy.
Grape Variety: Nebbiolo.
Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Barolo; Piedmont, Italy.
Vintage: 2010
Price: $41.40 (with a 10% mixed case discount) [click to continue…]
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by Ray
on January 18, 2022


Synopsis, Our Opinion: A garden variety Tempranillo that was subdued, but also provided some pleasant tastes and good value.

Producer/Winery: Bodegas Navalon; Valdepeñas, Spain.
Grape Variety: Tempranillo.
Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Valdepeñas; Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
Vintage: 2013
Price: $8.24 (with a 25% mixed case discount) [click to continue…]
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