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Wine of the Week: Bodegas Volver Tarima Hill Monastrell Alicante 2010 (Spain) $12

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:34:04 +0000

Crafted from Monastrell vines (same grape as the French Mourvèdre) that range from 40-75 years old, this exceptional value from Spain brings some serious black fruit, svelte tannin, stellar spice, and a medium to fuller body profile.

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Mimosa Recipes for Mother's Day

Sun, 05 May 2013 17:01:25 +0000

One week away from Mother's Day and there are plenty of wine-themed delights for celebrating Mom with savvy sparkling wines or fruity wine-infused cocktails and mimosas. While most people's mental mimosa is technically a "Buck's Fizz" - this Champagne-based cocktail has been a top contributor to Mother's Day celebrations for decades.

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Wine of the Week: Toad Hollow Risque French Sparkling Wine NV (FR) $15

Sun, 05 May 2013 16:35:36 +0000

Always a hit for it's sweet apple fruit appeal and dainty bubbles, this tasty sparkling wine from southern France's Languedoc-Roussillon region is picture perfect from the super snazzy flip-top bottle closure to the highly aromatic 100% Mauzac Blanc grapes (a white wine grape indigenous to southwest France) forming the wine's foundation.

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Wine of the Week: Bridlewood Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 (CA) $15

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:45:46 +0000

The 2010 Bridlewood Cabernet Sauvignon out of Paso Robles offers solid quality and dense, ...

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Cinco de Mayo Sangria Recipes

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:44:18 +0000

Sangria is a traditional fruit-themed, wine-infused Spanish cocktail. Perfect for spring and well suited to ramp up the flavors of traditional Cinco de May0 dishes.

Super simple to make, delicious to drink and capable of taming the fiery flames of spicy salsas, hot tamales and seasonal soups, the fresh flavors of sangria promise to bring festive fruit with a splash of wine to any Cinco de Mayo gathering.

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Wine of the Week: Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 (CA) $25

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:27:29 +0000

Consistent Classic Napa Valley Cabernet. Robert Mondavi's legend lives on in this delicious rendition of Napa-sourced Cabernet Sauvignon fruit, primarily from Stag's Leap and Oakville AVAs along with almost a third of the grapes coming from the prestigious To Kalon vineyard.

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California Wines

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:02:39 +0000

The California wine scene has been in the works for centuries, but it's only been in the last 40 years that the region has been recognized as a world class player on the international wine stage. With over 115 recognized wine growing areas (AVAs- American Viticultural Areas) and close to 3,500 wineries, California dominates the U.S. wine market carrying 90% of the domestic wine production.

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Bordeaux Basics

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:57:39 +0000

Bordeaux brings the beauty of the blend to virtually every regional bottle at all price points, from the first growths to the everyday reds, yet many new wine enthusiasts shy away from the perceived complexity of buying Bordeaux. Hearing a bit about banks, Right Bank or Left Bank, and feeling more comfortable with labels that place the name of the grape front and center instead of the place itself, there's a quiet comfort in the familiar.

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Wine of the Week: Chateau de Macard Bordeaux Superieur 2009 (FR) $12

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:56:02 +0000

Bordeaux continues to ride the wave of enthusiasm for the 2009 vintage, and with releases like Chateau de Macard's Bordeaux Superieur still swirling around the market the interest continues. Expectations for the classified growths both in terms of quality and price were extraordinarily optimistic, but those with smaller budgets wondered if the exceptional quality would trickle down into the everyday wine price categories, and wines like de Macard's Bordeaux Superieur assure savvy Francophiles that there's still plenty to pursue from the '09 vintage on the shelves.

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Wine of the Week: CADE Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 2009 (CA) $80

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:52:42 +0000

Many are familiar with Napa's presitigious PlumpJack winery in Oakville, and since the launch of CADE Estate on Howell Mountain - there's been plenty of excitement surrounding their power-packed Cabs. The 2009 Howell Mountain Cab is no exception, with grapes sourced from five high-end Howell Mountain growers and enjoying lofty layers of fruit and spice.

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