Great gift for a wine lover! For more info, go to www.vinturi.com.
Cheers!
-Kevin
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Cheers!
-Kevin
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4.0 out of 5 stars wine bag, December 8, 2009
I have had my bag for almost one year. It is fantastic for going to picnic's and outside events. The exterior pocketlets you keep a corkscrew handy. We include glasses in the bag with no problems. Adding frozen bottles of bottledwater helps keep the wine cool. I haven't really checked how long the wine stays cool. It works great and looks good. |
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Thanks Peter!
-Kevin
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This pinot noir from the Marlborough region in New Zealand received a 91 from W&S.
Perfect with salmon or poached chicken, though flexible enough for red meat as well.
Great price at $12+/-.
winemaker's notes:Garnet red in color, this wine exhibits ripe cherry and spice accentuated with rich plum and savory highlights. It has a rich, sweet approach displaying ripe dark berry fruits, subtle oak spice, velvety tannins and a long, concentrated finish.
Cheers!
-Kevin
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My wife, Erika, picked up a bottle of the Carneros Creek 2006 Reserve Pinot Noir on special. We opened it this weekend, and it was fantastic. Check out the video review of this wine.
Have a wonderful holiday season!
Cheers!
-Kevin
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Note: Check with your local state to see if it is legal. Liquor laws are different from state to state.
Cheers!
-Kevin
PS - Go to www.ubyob.com for the FREE SHIPPING offer mentioned in the video.
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A great holiday bubbly is the Segura Viudas Brut Reserva. This $10 treat is great for toasting with family and friends.
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva, created from a blend of reserve and non-vintage wines, is clean and delicate, yet rich in flavor.
Brut Reserva is a cuvée of Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-lo grapes grown in the renowned Penedès region of Spain. The wine is vinified according to méthode champenoise technique and is aged in the bottle for up to 2 years.
This fine cuvée is fairly crisp with an interesting floral note and mouth-pleasing sensation of creaminess.
Have a great holiday season!
Cheers!
-Kevin
Get ready to stuff yourself with Thanksgiving goodness. Yes, its only 10 days away, but who is counting.
A great inexpensive Pinot Noir for Turkey Day is the Cono Sur Pinot Noir from Chile.
A fresh purple red color, this is a voluptuous Pinot Noir with rich fruit notes of cherry, raspberry, plum and strawberry - a red fruit party! - enhanced by subtle smoked hints. In the mouth, sweet fruit notes stand out, and its fine tannins give it a great texture and a mouth-filling structure. Balanced and New World styled, this is a wine of personality and elegance. Sexy, pure and simple, it’s a young and refreshing Pinot.
At less than $10 per bottle, it is a steal!
Enjoy!
-Kevin
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My friends at Liner and Elsen have created a wonderful Beaujolais Sampler for $160 per case -
Per Liner and Elsen, "Insiders know that in the hands of artisan producers, Beaujolais rises to a level of deliciousness and versatility that few red wines can match. We’re delighted to present a gorgeous quartet of authentic, terroir-driven Beaujolais at a most attractive price. We encourage you to discover these amazing wines from Burgundy’s southern-most outpost.
The sampler consists of three bottles of each selection:
-- 2007 Domaine Dupré, Beaujolais, Terre Noire, Vieilles Vignes - Sappy, bright and crunchy red fruit core accented by a riveting perfume of crushed rock. Forty-year-old vines give superb depth and character for a village Beaujolais.
-- 2007 Domaine Pascal Aufranc, Chénas, Vieilles Vignes de 1939 - From nearly seventy-year-old vines in Beaujolais’ smallest cru: gamy boysenberry fruit, fine, buffered tannins, and a lashing of granitic terroir that lingers on the palate.
-- 2006 Domaine Pascal Berthier, Saint-Amour, Vieilles Vignes - Deep aromas of cranberries, menthol and earth; full-bodied, firm and will easily repay three to five years’ ageing.
-- 2006 Domaine Gérard Carvet, Moulin à Vent, La Réserve d’Amélie Vieilles Vignes - Brooding and Pommard-like; firm tannins and tangy acids command hearty food now, or cellar for three to seven years. An outstanding example of Beaujolais’ longest-lived cru."
Beaujolais is terrific for a traditional Thanksgiving meal, working well with both light and dark meats, herbs and many other flavors that are a part of the festivities. Due to its food-friendliness, this wine will also pair well with grilled or roasted meats, a variety of pastas, salads and cheeses.
Cheers!
-Kevin
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The Montecillo Crianza Tinto is another great, inexpensive Spanish tempranillo from Rioja Spain.
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Winemaker's Notes:
Red garnet color, clean and brilliant. Mature fruit aromas interwoven with subtle nuances of vanilla and coconut. Ample and pleasant. Well-balanced with clear notes of fruit and subtle oak.
Ideal with dishes such as seared lamb chops, roast beef, smoked sausages, grilled salmon, stews and even barbecue.
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Grab a bottle for your next foodball BBQ. Yummy goodness!
Cheers!
-Kevin
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