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José Pariente 2011 Verdejo – Rueda Region
April 4, 2013
90 Points - Stephan Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
The José Pariente 2011 Verdejo comes from Spain’s Rueda region, an elevated, dry region that sits on the Castillian tablelands northwest of the Spanish capital of Madrid. Rueda has historically been an …
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April 4, 2013
91 Points - Stephan Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
Bodegas y Vinedos Maurodos’ 2010 Prima is a blend of 90% Tinta de Toro and 10% Garnacha from the villages of San Roman de Hornija Villaster, Morales de Tor and Villafranca de …
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April 3, 2013
Special Selection!
The 2005 Mauleón Reserva is made of 100% Tempranillo grapes, hand selected from the Bodegas Garcia de Olano’s own 60-year-old Rioja vineyard. This highly regarded area of Spain is known for producing some of the best Tempranillo-based …
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January 4, 2013
Special Selection!
The Mt. Beautiful 2010 Riesling comes from the North Canterbury region of New Zealand and was crafted by winemaker Sam Weaver. The grapes for this Riesling were hand-picked, allowing for selection of only the best grapes for …
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January 4, 2013
Special Selection!
Misha’s Vineyard is located on one of the most spectacular sites in New Zealand at the edge of Lake Dunstan in the Bendigo sub-region of Central Otago. There, Pinot Noir is the ‘jewel in the crown’ …
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January 4, 2013
Special Selection!
CJ Pask’s wines come from the Hawkes Bay winegrowing region on the North Island of New Zealand. The founder, Chris Pask, is credited with planting the first vineyards off Gimblett Road, founding the now world-renowned sub …
Posted in International Wines, Wines | Leave a commentLa Domitienne 2011 Pique Poul
September 20, 2012
Gold Medal Wine Exclusive!
La Domitienne winery is the latest estate built by the Bonfils family who also owners of the historic Chateau de Vaugelas in Corbieres and Chateau Millegrand in Minervois (each in the Languedoc region of southern …
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September 20, 2012
88-91 Points – Robert Parker
The Domaine de Villeneuve winery is situated in the northern part of the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation and the estate’s 20 acres of vines average 65 years of age with some parcels dating over …
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September 20, 2012
Gold Medal Wine Exclusive!
In English, Cotes du Rhone translates to the Hills of the Rhone and is the largest wine growing appellation of the Rhone Valley. Domaine des Escaravailles winery is located in the nearby Rasteau region and …
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May 31, 2012
88 Points- Steven Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
Produced by William Cole and his family, the Albamar 2011 Sauvignon Blanc comes from Chile’s prestigious Casablanca Valley (often called ‘Chile’s Burgundy’). Albamar pays homage to the valley’s foggy mornings (alba …
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