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Duck, duck, duck, booze – bird wine beyond Duck Commander
CNN At the bargain end of the scale, Covey Run's 2009 Quail Series Cabernet Sauvignon ($9) is appealingly direct, with juicy cassis flavors; ditto the 2012 Smoking Loon Syrah ($10), which has a peppery tang, and would be good with, well, roast loon. Or … |
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Duck, duck, duck, booze – bird wine beyond Duck Commander – CNN
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The Pour 20 Winter Wines for $20 – New York Times
The Pour 20 Winter Wines for $20
New York Times
This blend of five Bordeaux grapes — cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, petit verdot and malbec — is a big, juicy, tannic mouthful that really develops aromatically in the glass. It's both distant and inviting in a classic Old World style …and more » -
20 Winter Wines for $20 – New York Times
20 Winter Wines for $20
New York Times
Here are 20 winter wines for $20 apiece that offer not only value but intrigue. Many pique the interest because … In the last few years, I've really come to appreciate pinot blanc, a grape that rarely gets its due. It makes a wine …. Fine …and more » -
Five cheap NZ pinots to try – Stuff.co.nz
Stuff.co.nzFive cheap NZ pinots to try
Stuff.co.nz
The wine they have faked can cost up to $12,000 a bottle, which is a cartload of money unless you happen to be extremely wealthy, often with little real knowledge of wine, out to impress your friends with what turns out to be a mediocre burgundy. 'Tis …
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David Lawrason’s take on Vintages, January 4 release – National Post
David Lawrason's take on Vintages, January 4 release
National Post
There are some “must buy” reds under $20, a strong contingent from Ontario, and some excellent to outstanding expensive “Flagship Store Exclusives”. … Domaine Tournon Mathilda Shiraz 2011, Victoria, Australia ($19.95). … This is a true bargain …