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Aromas: fresh cherries; vanilla bean; cinnamon Character: full-bodied & robust; fruit-forward; medium tannins and acids; silky texture; integrated oak Flavors: cherries & boysenberries; dark chocolate-covered dried fruit; sweet cured tobacco Food Pairing: barbeque spare ribs; grilled sausage; roasted pork Scott … Continue reading
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Aromas: black cherry; baking spices; hint of vanilla bean Character: full-bodied & earthy; medium tannins & firm acidity; toasty oak & mineral Flavors: dark fruit compote; pomegranate; roasted plum; sweet cured tobacco; bitters Food Pairing: sharp cheeses; grilled meats and veggies; roasted pork; TexMex. … Continue reading
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Gloria Ferrer is arguably the biggest bang for the buck when it comes to California sparkling wine. Gloria Ferrer sparklers are invariably fresh, flavorful, and balanced, with forward fruit flavors, lively acidity (thanks to cool climate grape growing in Sonoma County and the Carneros region), and mellow yeast … Continue reading
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Fruit-forward, medium-bodied, and smooth-as-silk, with aromas and flavors of dried dark fruit, cocoa, vanilla, and a touch of black licorice, finishing with a subtle note of toasty oak. Bogle’s Petite Sirah is always worth a try from vintage to vintage; it’s an affordable (often discounted) crowd-pleaser with … Continue reading
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This is the #1 selling Chardonnay in America, offering full-on aromas and flavors of tropical fruit, honey, butter, and toasty oak balanced with zesty acidity. It’s a flavorful, textbook California Chardonnay at an everyday price, and is versatile with cheeses, seafood, and poultry. For … Continue reading
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Full-bodied and bold, with luscious aromas and flavors of dark berries, spice, vanilla, and oak. An immediatley accessible Cabernet that like Chateau Ste Michelle’s Chardonnay, is a great value in almost any vintage. Great with steaks, hard cheeses, and robust tomato-based pasta … Continue reading
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A rich, full-bodied red brimming with aromas and flavors of ripe blackberries, dark chocolate, cinnamon, and cedary oak. A seamless blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Mourvedre that’s silky smooth, mouth-filling, and deeply satisfying. This is Bogle’s flagship red produced in limited quantities and released … Continue reading
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Very pleasant and smooth, with hints of citrus and peach and just enough complexity for the casual Chardonnay drinker. It’s a solid, easy-drinking Chardonnay from a very large but highly reliable Washington State producer – and a great value in just … Continue reading
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In our last Virginia Corner posting – October is Virginia Wine Month! – we discussed how close the Virginia wine industry has come to realizing Thomas Jefferson’s musing that “we could in the United States make as great a variety of wines … Continue reading
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Aromas: bing cherry; cinammon & clove; red bell pepper; touch of mint Character: light bodied; fruit-juicy; zingy acids; light tannins; silky mouthfeel; fresh-out-of-the-vat personality Flavors: ripe red raspberry; chai with cream; touch of red grapefruit; hint of chocolate Food Pairing: serve slightly chilled as … Continue reading
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October is Virginia Wine Month, and the time is ripe for visiting Virginia wineries, learning about grape growing and winemaking in the state, and, most importantly, tasting Virginia wines. It’s also a good time to reflect on Thomas Jefferson’s dream … Continue reading
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In the waning days of August, we found ourselves back home in Austin, Texas, for a few days with family and a wedding. We set aside an afternoon to visit the Texas Hill Country wine region, which stretches from Austin westward … Continue reading
