Graham-Beck-Brut-Rose-NV
Champagne, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Red, Region, Rose, South Africa, The Basics, Varietal, White

Graham Beck, Brut Rose, NV

At first glance, this adorably pink sparkling wine may make you think you are about to sip something that resembles cotton candy. However, get ready to recalibrate that thinking, because ...

Mooiplaas-Langtafel-Red-2010
2010, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Red, Red, Region, South Africa, Syrah/Shiraz, The Basics, Varietal, Vintage

Mooiplaas “Langtafel” Red, 2010

Try saying that name 3 times fast! In all seriousness, this was quite a surprisingly good wine to taste. The Red is a blend of Cab, Merlot, and Syrah from ...

Filon-Garnacha-2011
2011, Grenache, Red, Red, Region, Spain, The Basics, Varietal, Vintage

Filon, Garnacha, 2011

In drinking this wine I learned something important, “Garnacha” is just the Spanish term for what us in the good ol’ US of A call “Grenache.” On at that note, ...

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Cupcake Vineyards, Prosecco

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Domaine d’Andezon, Cotes du Rhone

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January 20, 2012 | 0 Comments

Trader Joe’s, Two Buck Chuck

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Sweet wine is not my thing. Perhaps a good dessert wine or ...
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