Capitulo 8 Garnacha Tintorera

The Winery Bodegas Tintoralba is a wine cooperative owned by approximately 160 members in the town of Higueruela at 3,000 feet above sea lev...

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Gabriel Jouard Chassagne-Montrachet Les Baudines Premier Cru 1979

Recently friends came over for dinner and the Jouard Chassagne-Montrachet Les Baudines 1 er Cru was the highlight of our evening.  Besides,...

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Dutton Goldfield Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2004

Dutton Goldfield Winery was founded in 1998 by friends Steve Dutton and Dan Goldfield.   Steve manages the vineyards while Dan makes the win...

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Gardet Champagne Prestige Charles Millésimée 2004

Charles Gardet founded this Champagne house in 1895, the same year his son Charles was born.  In the 1920s, Charles moved the enterprise to ...

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Jean-Luc Joillot Rosé Crémant de Bourgogne

For years I've enjoyed Jean-Luc Joillot's Crémant de Bourgogne , it's refreshing crisp flavor and acidity along with it's gr...

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Domaine Paul Jouard Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes Rouge

Paul Jouard is the 7th generation winemaker in this storied family and has been making the family wines since 1992.   He is a throwback to t...

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Jean-Luc Joillot Crémant de Bourgogne - My sparkling wine choice for the Holidays!

Looking for the right bubbly to host with during the Holidays?  Look no further.  Jean-Luc Joillot Crémant de Bourgogne is the one you want....

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Abbaye Sylva Plana Faugères Le Blanc 2011 - A Taste of Southern France

While looking for a viscous Rhone Roussanne at a local wine shop, the owner recommended I try the Abbaye Sylva Plana Le Blanc from the Langu...

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