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Bellissimo Brunello – True to Name
Grilled Montauk Swordfish with Pea Greens, Peas, Italian Sausage Meat and Organic Carrot-Chive Broth
Outstanding Back-to-Back Brunello Vintages: 2006 & 2007
A Delicious Red Burgundy For Under $30!

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Bellissimo Brunello – True to Name
May
15
I don’t think I’ve ever attended a tasting with as much positive energy as last Thursday’s Bellissimo Brunello event, though it’s easy to understand why.  The 2007 and 2006 vintages for Brunello truly are amazing and showed extremely well that night.  When I mentioned to James Suckling how I felt a handful of the wines possibly deserved a point or...
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A Delicious Red Burgundy For Under $30!
Apr
30
I want to introduce a new solid red Burgundy for under $30.  This price may surprise some Burgundy enthusiasts, but this high value 2010 Henri Boillot Bourgogne Rouge (91 Points Sokolin Tasting Panel) was quite pleasing.  It was paired with a medium cut pork chop and warmed apple sauce.  I wanted to squeeze in one last (what I consider...
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White Rhone for a Fraction of the Price of Grand Cru White Burgundy
Apr
24
It’s been all about the Rhone region for me recently.  I started to explore this region in more depth a little over a month ago first with some 2003 CDPs and then moved onto older vintages.  From there, I moved north into Hermitage and spent a few nights with some older bottles.  What I was beginning to figure out was these wines are an unbeli...
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Great Value in Chianti Classico Riserva
Apr
17
Chianti quality has come a long way since the mass-produced straw covered bottles that once were synonymous with this red wine from Italy. Chianti must contain at least 80% of the red grape variety Sangiovese, and to be called Riserva, it ages for more than 3 years. It is a wonderfully versatile red wine that goes well with a wide array of Italian fare. Let ...
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A 2000 Village Level Bordeaux Takes on a 20 Year-Old Cali Cabernet
Apr
09
Working in the wine industry gives you the access - and spikes your intrigue - for some of the world’s most unusual foods and unique wines. Foie Gras paired with Sauternes will never get old, but sometimes one longs for a return back to the classics. And sometimes, you just crave an aged Cabernet paired with a perfectly grilled steak. After raiding the wine...
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