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| | VIGNA UVA VINO FEBRUARY 22, 2012 Villa Cutò Nero D'Avola 2009 IGT Let's go back to Sicily for another terrific Nero D'Avola! This is a great little bottle of Villa Cutò that I found at Deegan's in Woodhaven, Queens for about $8. Garnet red clean colors with resinous aromas of plum, vanilla, and raspberry, under vegetal notes. also warm cherry pie, and on the palate more plums, red cherry and minute hints of spice. | | DR. VINO FEBRUARY 20, 2012 What’s a go-to supermarket wine? [Reader mail] Heading to visit a non-wine friend who graciously offered to pick something up for us. don’t know the market in Florida and she didn’t indicate that she wanted to go to a specialty shop (that’s fine–not everyone can take our habit as seriously as we do). So what’s the best I could ask her to pick up at a supermarket? | | | | | | | |
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WHY WINE BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012  Castello di Bossi Berardo Chianti Classico Riserva 2006
I am finding myself getting back on the Chianti kick. This is what started it all for me back around 1971. Back in the old days I was drinking almost exclusively Chianti. Then it had to be in a straw basket because in was cheap and the bottles were re-used to decorate the apartment. At least those I remember. for now) Highly recommended. MORE >> -
VIGNA UVA VINO | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012  Tenuta Rapitala Campo Reale Nero D'Avola 2009 IGT Sicily
Nero D'Avola is one of my favorite Sicilian grapes because of its power and typical in-your-face attitude. Dark ruby red clean colors, fragrant aromas of raspberry pie, ripe fruit, with floral notes, flavors of ripe cherries with good balance and finish. 11/bottle. The grapes: 100% Nero d'Avola. This produces a structured, soft and balanced wine. MORE >> -
A WINE STORY | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012  Food & wine Pairing at Cakebread Cellars during Symposium for Professional Wine Writers
Very interesting seminar at the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers -- a "bean tasting" with various wines from Cakebread! It is based on Cakebread's American Harvest Workshop which features five innovative chefs and eight small purveyors. mini version for journalists visiting the symposium. very balanced yet lots of luscious oak and butter. MORE >> -
VIGNA UVA VINO | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012 Castillo Montroy (Anecoop) Reserva 2005 Valencia
Castillo Montroy Reserva is made from a blend of 60% Tempranillo and 40% Monastrell grapes and aged for at least 3 years before release. Dark ruby colors with earthy fruit aromas and notes of almond and oak. On the palate ripe cherries, black pepper, raspberry, and hints of licorice, chocolate and spice. MORE >>
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