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16 May 2013

Chile's contribution to world class red wine

Chile's contribution to world class red wine

Most wine people are familiar with Chilean Cabernets, but we find that often Carmenere is not getting the recognition it deserves.



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Posted by Gregg   00:00:00

18 Apr 2013

2011 Casarena Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - look out Napa Valley Cabernet

2011 Casarena Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - look out Napa Valley Cabernet

We all love well made Cabernet from Napa Valley, but wish we didn’t have to pay Napa prices.


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Posted by Oliver West   00:00:00

21 Feb 2013

Beautifully balanced Bordeaux blend from Victoria

Beautifully balanced Bordeaux blend from Victoria

Generally, a well made Bordeaux blend is going to cost upwards of about $25 a bottle, just because they are not cheap to produce, at least the good ones are not cheap to produce.


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Posted by Gregg   00:00:00

07 Nov 2012

Jansz Sparkler Rose - perfect for the Holidays!

Jansz Sparkler Rose - perfect for the Holidays!

Tasmania is the island state in Australia that is often forgotten about. The rest of Australia views it as a rural and backwards place with not much going on. The truth is that Tassie has an amazing outdoors, fantastic seafood, and a small but strong wine industry.

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Posted by Oliver   00:00:00

02 Oct 2012

Best Value argentine Red

Best Value argentine Red

Sometimes we have these wines fall in our lap that make us get excited, knowing that we love the wine, it is a true value, and we can sell them it day long.

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Posted by John   00:00:00

20 Jun 2012

South Africa's producer of top Burgundies

South Africa's producer of top Burgundies

Hamilton Russell Vineyards have been producing some of the finest Burgundy inspired wines in South Africa without the price tag.

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Posted by Gregg   00:00:00

14 Jun 2012

Our top pick for a every day cabernet

Our top pick for a every day cabernet

It is sad when an importer goes out of business or a winery pulls out of the USA but often the one who benefits is the consumer. This is a good example of a cabernet that should be at the top of everyone's list of value wines...

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Posted by Gregg   00:00:00

02 Feb 2012

Yalumba The Strapper GSM 2010

Yalumba The Strapper GSM 2010

This comes from Australia's oldest family owned winery, but it is very much a new world style...

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Posted by Oliver   00:00:00

19 Oct 2011

Bela Lugosi Malbec 2007

Bela Lugosi Malbec 2007

For most people, the name Bela Lugosi conjures up a certain image – that of Count Dracula!

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Posted by Oliver West   00:00:00

29 Sep 2011

Decero Amano 2007

Decero Amano 2007

Argentina and malbec have been on fire, but will Argentina end up being a one trick pony...?

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Posted by Gregg   09:10:00

24 Aug 2010

Off the beaten track in Argentina

Off the beaten track in Argentina

The Patagonia region of Argentina is a windswept and desolate landmass that has been involved in growing wine grapes for over one hundred years.

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Posted by Gregg   00:00:00

12 Jul 2010

Argentina Wine Part 2

Argentina Wine Part 2

The general overview is very positive. Wine culture and wine passion flows through the veins of most Argentineans and is reflected in their wineries, vineyards and wines. Talent is plentiful and the general quality of wines leaving Argentina is very high.

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Posted by John   10:42:00

08 Jun 2010

Mendoza Winery visit

Mendoza Winery visit

Recently I made my first trip to Mendoza wine region in Argentina and visited over 20 wineries. Gregg Phillips, our senior buyer, has made numerous trips down there. What I learned is interesting to me and I have a few observations, most positive, but a few that concern me.



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Posted by John   10:42:00

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