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Wine Valentine
Tasted


2017 Zinfandel Ballard Lane Winery
“Holly Zinfandel, Batman!”, Robin warned, “We’re drinking Kool-Aid.” And he wasn’t warning about politico-speak Kool-Aid. He’s...


2016 Shiraz Borossa Winemaker
We, humans, create problems. And thank goodness, we, humans, are problem solvers. This Borossa winery bottler has solved another nuisance....


2016 Merlot Columbia Valley Winery
Their label catches America’s dramatic Washing State's Olympic mountains. An while holding the bottle, look for the four-point buck. It’s...


2013 Nebbiolo Vietti Bottler
Stamping a dandelion puff on the front label causes attention. At first glance, this etching was a surprise. But then, it frustrated me,...


2015 Medoc Chateau Vieux Robin Vineyard
This Frenchie was not the “Red, Red Robin” singing along. I wasn’t necessarily looking for a Spring-time wine, but was hopeful for a...


2018 Oregon Riesling A to Z
It looked handcrafted on the shelf. The green bottle didn't have a paper label, It looked painted. A pastel of yellow flowers and a bee...


2016 Zinfandel Zin-Phomanic Cellars
Everything is alright about this old vine Zin from Lodi, CA. But that darn label is bothersome. O.K. it’s hot, but this bottle’s label...


2018 Carolina Pinot Noir Leyda Estate
Red flags catch my eye. Two golden stickers on a screw top wine. One said, "Top 15 Powerful WINE BRANDS 2018" The other said, "Wine...


2014 Sangiovese Avignonesi Winery
Here is an Italian wine that might cause confusion. It was produced in the Montepulciano region, Central Italy; it is from the Sangiovese...


2015 Merlot Revelry Wines
How much fun is to revel in Merlots? Well, I like to REVEL anytime it’s possible. Even in lots of stuff that’s not wine. It’s a hoot to...
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