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Here’s an inexpensive, widely-available wine that hits the sweet spot for my palate: It’s worth noting that I found the 2006 a few weeks after tasting this 2007 and didn’t like it nearly as much. Look for the 2007. _________ Image credit: Illuminaut via Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/illuminaut/3996050349 An offering to the SEO gods: PLANETA La Segreta [...] October 27th, 2011 | Tags: badassitude, Cabernet Franc, Italy, Merlot, Nero D'Avola, Sicilia, Syrah | Category: Price: 11-15 bucks, Tasting Notes | 
Leave a comment.Way back in October, Wines of Chile held a twitter tasting of red blends from Chile (hashtag: #ChileBlends). I had signed up for the tasting and received the wine, but a family emergency kept me from being able to participate on the night of the event. That also coincided with this blog going into a [...] February 26th, 2011 | Tags: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Carmenere, Casablanca Valley, Chile, Colchagua Valley, Maule Valley, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Syrah | Category: Price: 11-15 bucks, Price: 16-20 bucks, Price: Over 20 bucks, Tasting Notes |
2 comments. Add yours.Producer: Valley of the Moon Winery Grapes: This is their Bordeaux-style blend, which they call Cuvée de la Luna. 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 4% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot Appellation: Sonoma County AVA Vineyards: Various lots were sourced from Sonoma Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma Mountain and other area in the county. [...] March 27th, 2010 | Tags: 2006, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sonoma County | Category: Price: Over 20 bucks, Tasting Notes |
Leave a comment.I was in Spec’s the other day with no real direction to my shopping, just browsing around. I saw the Merlot section and thought “why not?” I rarely buy Merlot, but I was feeling a bit guilty for not being more open-minded. I saw this bottle with a healthy dollop of Cabernet Franc (and a [...] September 27th, 2009 | Tags: 2004, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Russian River Valley | Category: Price: 11-15 bucks, Tasting Notes |
Leave a comment.Producer: Chateau Liversan (Domaines Lapalu) Grapes: 50% Merlot, 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc (that is according to the label; I find different %s in different places online) Appellation: Haut-Medoc (AOC), France Vineyard: 96 acres; gravel limestone on a chalk subsoil acts Aging: 12 months in oak Alcohol: 14% Production: 20,830 cases Price: I [...] July 2nd, 2009 | Tags: 2005, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Haut-Medoc, Merlot | Category: Price: 11-15 bucks, Tasting Notes |
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