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Wine Review of the Week

Each Monday we post a new review of a typically low production wine in our Wine of the Week section and feature everything from prestigious Champagnes to value Cabernet Sauvignons. Our special selections, which are often chosen from boutique wineries, are picked to match the season. Be sure to check back each week to learn about our latest featured wine.

February 8, 2010


Les Clos de Paulilles Banyuls Rimage
Les Clos de Paulilles Banyuls Rimage
Produced in the largest single-vineyard domaine in France's highly-regarded Banyuls region, this romantic Rimage is silky on the tongue and finishes with sexy notes of spice and vanilla...Read full review


Recent Wine of the Week Reviews:

February 1, 2010
Tsillan Cellars 2007 Estate Malbec
A nice wine for the price, this lush Malbec from Washington State's Chelan Valley offers tart fruit flavors on the nose and a long, spicy finish...Read full review
Tsillan Cellars 2007 Estate Malbec

January 25, 2010
Cooper Mountain Vineyards 2007 Pinot Noir wine review
Cooper Mountain Vineyards
2007 Pinot Noir

Produced by an organic and biodynamic winery in Oregon's Willamette Valley, this "green" Pinot Noir is bright and tart with a palate dominated by red currants...Read full review


January 18, 2010
La Fenetre 2007 Alisos Vineyard Syrah
A surprisingly complex wine for the price, this Syrah impresses with a lingering length of licorice, coffee, pepper and a bacon-like smokiness.
La Fenetre 2007 Alisos Vineyard Syrah wine review

January 11, 2010

Krupp Brothers 2006 The Doctor

January 04, 2010
Korbel Organic Brut



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