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Syrah, Ramey Wine Cellars, Sonoma Coast AVA, California, 2013, 14.5% abv (US$59)
Four years ago this month, I graduated with the WSET Diploma – a credential anyone who works in wine and spirits will know is that difficult. Drinking lots of interesting things to support my wine studies and habit has never … Continue reading
Posted in California, RED, Shiraz / Syrah, Viognier
Tagged california, Ramey, Ramey Cellars, red wine, Sonoma Coast AVA, syrah, US
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Pinot Noir, Ayoub Estate Vineyard, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon, US, 2013, 12.8% abv.
Talk about tiny – there is no tasting room at the Ayoub Estate Vineyard located just outside of McMinnville in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, but they’re more than happy to make you an appointment to come to the kitchen to taste. … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon, Pinot Noir, RED
Tagged 2013, american wine, Ayoub Estate Vineyard, Dundee Hills, oregon, pinot noir, red wine, US, Willamette Valley AVA
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Merlot, Charles Shaw, California, 2012, 12.5% abv, US$2.98
The Two Buck Chuck nickname is a bit of a misnomer in this day and age of inflation. Still, that’s about all this is worth – with its watered down body and astringent flavours and aromas. But let’s be … Continue reading
Posted in California, Merlot, OTHER, RED
Tagged california, charles shaw, crappy wine, faulty wine, merlot, red wine, Sangria, two buck Chuck, US
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Beaux Frères, Pinot Noir, Newberg, Willamette Valley, Oregon, US, 2007, 13.8% abv.
In March 2013, we visited this winery but managed to hold onto the bottle until a special birthday happened in 2015. Read here for details and pictures from the morning spent tasting Beaux Frères wines in Newberg with wine guide, Anna … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon, Pinot Noir, RED
Tagged 13.8% abv., 2007, Beaux Frères, biodynamic, Michael Etzel, Newberg, oregon, pinot noir, red wine, Robert Parker, unfiltered, unfined, US, Willamette Valley
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