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Wine Valentine
Tasted


2013 Sangiovese Seghesio Vineyards
This Sangiovese was a learning experience, because I was unaware that California grew and produced Chianti wines. When I think of...


2017 Rose Kendall-Jackson Winery
Kendall-Jackson: That label was one solid choice for a reliable Chardonnay. This is the first 2017 K.J. tasting. But this Rose was very...


2015 Durif, Shiraz, Grenache with Sauvignon Blanc McLaren Vale Vineyards
What is a Durif grape and where is it grown? Leave it to the Australians for intrigue The Durif is a red grape that U.S. grape growers...


2015 7 Moons Red Blend
Is "Grocery Store Wine" a category, yet? I will guess most wine drinkers spend less than $15 a bottle at the grocery store where they...


2010 Cabernet-Franc Griffin Creek Vineyards
Griffin Creek is a vineyard, but not a winery. This is a place where fine varietals are grown: Tempranillo, Grenache and Syrah. The...


2015 Chrysologur Pambrun Winery
Was this a bottle of wine or a work of art? The bottle is a first release from a newly acquired Columbia River Valley winery; it was a...


2000 Limited Edition Griffin Creek Vineyards
For my birthday, I pulled a 2000 bottle of an estate blend from Griffin Creek vineyards. Having received new Riedel crystal stems as a...


2014 Syrah Blend Matchbook Wines
2014 Syrah Blend Matchbook Wines Who would stick a burned piece of paper on a wine bottle? Matchbook did, and I had to look. The bottle...


2016 Pinot Grigio Santa Margherita Wines
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio is an old standby from Italy. The 2016 is pretty much the same as their ’15, which is very much the same as...


2017 Chardonnay Viognier Cooper's Hawk
Cooper's Hawk is a restaurant chain. So let's start with that. They have about 30 locations. I have been to the farthest western store...
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