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2009 Evening Land Vineyards Chardonnay Seven Springs Vineyard La Source

Posted on November 11, 2011 by admin

Reviewing Wine Spectator Magazine’s highest rated domestic Chardonnay Last night I was fortunate to try and review the 2009 Evening Land Vineyards Chardonnay Seven Springs Vineyard La Source (I know… couldn’t the name be a bit shorter?). While I’m not … Continue reading →

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Introduction: Adam’s wine adventure in Italy.

Posted on September 30, 2011 by admin

A couple of weeks ago I spent 8 spectacular days all over Italy visiting some of the best vineyards in the world. My trip was facilitated by Stacole Fine Wines and Dalla Terra Imports. To both of them I am … Continue reading →

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Wine Auction Houses and Reliability

Posted on May 21, 2010 by admin

Are wine auction houses reputable places to buy wine? Surprisingly, wine auction houses are not any more reputable than street venders selling fake purses.  While auction houses go to great lengths to fend off counterfeits, they have no way of … Continue reading →

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Vintages of Bordeaux I’ve Known

Posted on May 18, 2010 by admin

Over the years I have been lucky enough to have had some really wonderful wines from some really wonderful vintages.  This luxury was afforded to me while I worked in the high end wine auction industry.  There was the amazing … Continue reading →

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2008 Attems Pinot Grigio: Wine Review

Posted on May 7, 2010 by admin

Location, Location, Location – The Key to Attems Success The Attems Winery is located in the heart of the world renowned region of Collio DOC in Italy.  This area is famous for producing world class white wines, from the sweet … Continue reading →

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Yalumba Viognier 2008 from Eden Valley, Australia: Wine Review

Posted on May 5, 2010 by admin

Viognier, a Great & Rare Rhone Grape, Perfected by Australia’s Oldest Family Winery Viognier has long been considered one of the great grapes of France’s Rhone Valley. Less than a decade ago, this variety was considered one of the wine … Continue reading →

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Wine Review: 2007 Bodegas Atteca Old Vines Garnacha, Catalayud, Spain

Posted on May 5, 2010 by admin

Over a hundred years old and still, these vines produce some great wine I recently tried a Old Vines Grenacha from Bodegas Atteca, or simply “Atteca”. The back label says old vines are from hillside vines at 3000 feet with … Continue reading →

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Wine Gift Baskets for the Holidays

Posted on May 5, 2010 by admin

A Gourmet Gift Basket + Some Top Quality Wine = Perfect Present Wine gift baskets for the holidays?  The fluster of the holiday season is indeed upon us, and we could all use a little bit of help when it … Continue reading →

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Washington Wine Review: Merlot vs. Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on May 5, 2010 by admin

Difference between Merlot and Cabernet; both from Waterbrook Reserve  Washington Wines have always been among my favorites. Waterbrook has also been one of my fondest vineyards from Washington wine country. I have long been a Waterbrook lover and have some … Continue reading →

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Torbreck Cuvee Juveniles 07 Barossa Valley; Wine Review

Posted on May 5, 2010 by admin

  Cuvee Juveniles sure doesn’t sound like a Barossa Valley wine at all. The name makes it sound rather French, but the well known Barossa Valley winery, Torbreck, is known for its tongue in cheek plays on words, plus a … Continue reading →

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