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2009 Domaine Fond Croze Cuvee Romanaise Cotes du Rhone Villages
Not long after Robert Parker began his assessment of 2009 Rhone in October 2010, he was commending winelovers to buy up. The 2009 Cuvee Romanaise stands as a brilliant example of the vintage, pocessing impressive weight and richness at an everyday price
$17.99 each
2010 Schild Estate Wines Barossa Shiraz
Since 1952, the Schild family have expanded their holding's considerably, initially growing fruit mainly for other people. Those days have now passed. Here is the latest installment from this burgeoning family empire.
$14.99 each
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Wine of the week...
2011 Linke Shiraz
The Return of the Definitive Bargain Barossa Flavour Bomb
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RATING: 95
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2012 Bordeaux En Primeurs Offer
In 2012, European vineyards were under tremendous pressures and Bordeaux was no exception. As in 2011, Bordeaux vignerons and winemakers never got the opportunity to use the luxurious "chaise lounges" they purchased after the profitable 2009 vintage. 2012 was all about work. However, the news is not all bad. In short, this is another vintage that should reward drinkers rather than speculators.
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A Guide to the Appellations of Bordeaux
Becoming familiar with what Bordeaux Appellations are permitted to produce which wines is a daunting learning curve for those with little experience of the region. With the help of information sourced from the "Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux", we have assembled a concise introduction to all 57 appellations. The peculiar or common characteristics of each region, the grape varieties used, their locations and the more notable producers are outlined.
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2010 Bouvet Ladubay Saphir Vintage Brut
Formerly owned by Taittinger Champagne, Bouvet Ladubay employs precisely the same wine making process as the Grand Marque itself. French sophistication at an everyday price.
$19.99 each
2009 Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes
Carmes de Rieussec subjected to the same rigour in the vineyard and winery as the Premier Cru (Chateau Rieussec), with barrels deemed to lack the intensity of the grand vin sorted after 18 months and given to the citrus accented Carmes cuvee. The value here is nothing short of remarkable.
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