Latest white wine bargains in the news
These are the latest white wine bargains being reported by news sites across the Web through Google. Or be more selective and choose news feeds for one of the wines below. Should your mood change to reds, you can review the latest reports of red wine bargains, from Beaujolais to Zinfandel.
Chablis · Chardonnay · Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio · Riesling · Sauvignon Blanc
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New Zealand Wine Fairs Showcases Latest Trends
National Post While exports to Canada continue to grow at a steady pace, it is obvious that Kiwi winemakers are not resting on the laurels of their success with Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, but have ambitiously embraced innovation and are looking towards a future … The Cellar: New Zealand + South African Finds Wines picks for the barbecue |
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Experiment with by-the-glass wine list
Caterer and Hotelkeeper Fiona Sims looks at how best to draw up a list of exciting and enticing varieties All too often, offering wines by the glass is a static feature on a list, offering neither value or excitement. But this means operators are missing out on a trick, … |
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The Cellar: New Zealand + South African Finds
GoLocalProv This week's first wine is a great value from New Zealand's Marlborough region where the Sauvignon Blanc grape rules the land. Framingham Wines, which makes a Pinot Noir I reviewed last year, is the producer behind the Ribbonwood label. Wines picks for the barbecue |
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Wines from Chile
About – News & Issues By Stacy Slinkard, About.com GuideMay 18, 2012 There's been plenty of press praising the quality and overall value coming out of South America and the wines from Chile are at the top of the stack. Check out Carmenere, perhaps Chile's most famous red … |
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Wines just wanna have fun
Napa Valley Register Both rieslings were delicious in their own right. The surprise was that the majority of the class (more than 40 students in attendance) really enjoyed the Chateau St. Michelle. Their comments were “It's a great value wine that doesn't rob the bank, … |
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South African sauvignon blancs are more green than white: Gord on Grapes
Toronto Star My favourite South African whites are chenin blancs and chardonnays (Cathedral Cellars Chard is one of my perennial raves) but none were in the sampling. Six sauvignon blancs presented the same profile: grassy, white grapefruit and peapod. |
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Wines of the Week: May 19
Montreal Gazette The wines of the week are reserved for those wines that show exceptional quality and outstanding value. under $16: Everyday drinking Sweetness brings out notes of tropical fruit Riesling 2011, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Selbach, Germany white, $14.75, … |
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Wine Wisdom: Removing the mystery, intimidation of choices
Taunton Daily Gazette Now, thanks to our expanding understanding of the human tasting experience, writer George Taber provides an explanation in his book, “A Toast to Bargain Wines.” According to Taber, Tim Hanni, one of the first Americans to be recognized as a “master of … |
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Sipping savvy means 'un-corking' your Sauvignon Blanc
Pique Newsmagazine by Anthony Gismondi Is there a better wine choice for spring than sauvignon blanc? Its aromatic, lip-smacking fresh-tasting flavours seem to mirror the freshness in the air and our thinking as the weather warms up and pushes the final days of winter … |
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White's Wines: For Value, Look To South Africa
NJ TODAY By David White Those who are comfortable with the obscure find value in places like Spain, northern Italy, and France's Loire Valley. Those who are more comfortable with easy-to-pronounce locales stick to places like Argentina, New Zealand, … |
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Golfers share love of game, good wine
Houston Chronicle Most represent excellent value. Jack Nicklaus: Two Nicklaus wines, a cabernet ($41 at Spec's) and a reserve cab ($51), were released last year through the Terlato Group. Arnold Palmer: A cabernet and a chardonnay, both under $20, carry his name. |
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A Day in Evening Land
Huffington Post (blog) Their Blue Label — which you can usually purchase for under $20 — is a great bargain and a wonderful introduction to Oregon pinot noirs. I wanted to learn about this young woman who produces such excellent wines and whose chardonnay is being compared … |
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Three classic reds from Italy; Top 50 Value Wines from the LCBO – May 2012
National Post The selection process is explained in more detail below, but I review the list every month to include newly listed wines and monitor the value of those put on sale for a limited time. New to the Top 50 Trius Riesling Dry 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula … |
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Wine: A top-value $17 white
Herald Sun SUMMER DREAMING – $15 2011 Reillys Barking Mad Riesling Watervale, Clare Valley, SA reillyswines.com.au CLARE Valley riesling fared very well in the widely reported difficult vintage of 2011. This is no exception. Very floral on the nose, … |
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Wine Tasting 101: Even Sommeliers Started Off Clueless
Sabotage Times At one point in time the value of wine was such that it would be used as a form of currency. An example would be one amphora of wine could buy you around 100 slaves. Nowadays it may get you a night with a lovely lady, depending on consumption levels … |
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Wine to try
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Wait. Didn't I just do a Riesling for the last wine to try? Why yes. Yes, I did. And that should tell you something. They are some of the best value wines you can find! I am on a Canadian kick at the moment, and I couldn't help myself on this one. |
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Wines of the week: Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay 2010; Doña Dominga Single …
The Independent £7.99, Waitrose Bargain basement The Ned Black Label Waihopai River Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Perfect with the last of this year's asparagus or a grilled new-season mackerel, this is a terrific deal on one of the best Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs, … |
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Wedding Details: A Time to Toast
Philadelphia Magazine (blog) Chardonnay always accompanied salmon, cabernet sauvignon was a given for filet mignon or prime rib, and the toast was made with bargain-basement bubbly. Now pinot grigio, Orvieto and sauvignon blanc are gaining ground as white wines for the feast. Anthony Rose: 'The map of Australian wine has changed rapidly' |
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Is Chenin the new Riesling?
Wine Lovers’ Page Okay, let's review: What is it about Germany's Riesling grape that makes its fanciers love it so? Well, Riesling can make a white wine of great character, a wine that to an unusual degree can reflect its terroir, with a natural transparency that lets … |
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52% off at Medieval Manor
CBS Local You can also stock up on $4 Flagon tokens, good for pitchers of dark or light beer or carafes of Chablis. Welcome to the good old days of the Dark Ages. Purchase this CBS Local Offers Voucher and receive a unique voucher code in your email. |
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Bank Stocks Are Not as Cheap as They Look: Westwood's Blum
Yahoo! Finance (blog) While recent declines by the year's hottest sector (XLF) have prompted some to double down, investors like Len Blum of Westwood Capital are steering clear, especially from what he calls the “Financial Costcos,” saying they are just too hard to value. |
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It's wine o'clock: How increasing numbers of women are counting the minutes to …
Belfast Telegraph You flop down on the sofa, kick off your high heels, switch on the television and uncork a bottle of your favourite Merlot or Chablis. This concept of 'me time' has been dubbed 'wine o'clock' — that special hour in the day when you can finally unwind … |
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John Szabo's Vintages preview for May 12, 2012 & Top 10 smart buys
National Post The 2009 Talbott Logan Estate Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay from the Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County ($26.95), is an excellent example, and a super value at that. Don't worry, Cali hasn't gone all Chablis on us; this is still rich and … |
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THAT'S THE SPIRIT: Traditional or subtle, chardonnay can be great
Rapid City Journal One just needed to look to Chablis or Burgundy. Practice makes perfect and in Chablis and Burgundy that is exactly what they have been doing for centuries — producing the finest, most elegant chardonnays the world has ever known. |
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Girasole Vineyards Releases 2010 Wines In A Bright New Package
MarketWatch (press release) … Girasole Vineyards, unveils two new vintages made from organically grown grapes that are aimed at the growing “value wines under $20″ market. The 2010 Pinot Noir and 2010 Chardonnay, in a new package, are hitting retail wine shelves this month. |
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Review: The Survey Co in Brisbane
NEWS.com.au The William Fevre Chablis was a winner, and a Paul Jaboulet Parallele 45 rose a good companion for my main course bouillabaisse. The traditional tomato-based soup took on a more refined personality than usual, with a shallow bowl of stock and only a … |
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Wine to try: Finger Lakes Rieslings a bargain-priced gem
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Fulkerson Semi-Dry Riesling pairs well with many foods, including Thai spring rolls. / HOLLY HOWELL Taste: Don't expect the usual semi-dry sweetness. Because the heat and sun were scarce in '09, this “half-dry” is more like a German Kabinett, … |
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Wente Family Estates Announces the Nationwide Launch of Its Newest Wine Brand …
MarketWatch (press release) Featuring three easy-to-sip varietals, Red Blend, Pinot Grigio and Zinfandel, Double Decker wines are crafted to pair perfectly with the adventures of your life. Double Decker Red Blend is a fruit-forward blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and … |
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JP's Food Adventures: The Hot Dog Sandwich at New Great Bakery
The Lo-Down I take this at face value as a compliment, even though I know his intent is more nuanced. This sandwich is emblematic of what I think he means: unabashedly lowbrow, yet interesting, exotic and delicious. Also, crazy inexpensive and off the radar of … |
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A Tour of Craftbar's Destination-Worthy Wine List
Eater NY He is the master of all things Chablis. Here's top-shelf Grand Cru Chablis with more than a decade in bottle priced lower than most new release Raveneau Blanchots around town. Lignier-Michelot makes fantastic classic Burgundy and this is top flight … |
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Kris Pinot Grigio IGT
Las Vegas Review-Journal In the glass: Kris Pinot Grigio is a light butter-yellow color with a star-bright core going out into a faint glass-clear rim definition with high viscosity. On the nose: There are fresh notes of crushed white fruit from pomelo, white cranberries, … |
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Great value whites from the Pacific Northwest
Seattle Post Intelligencer —Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2010 Pinot Gris, Washington, $11: This Pinot Gris is approachable for many reasons, starting with aromas that are loaded with pear and backed by lime, lychee, almond, Mister Lincoln rose and slatiness. |
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The Wright stuff
Yorkshire Post “Our trading figures are substantially up year on year and it seems that our customers have realised that we don't just do wines for special occasions and celebrations, we do good-value everyday wines too.” The little shop front of the Wright Wine Co … |
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