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    Weekly Wrap-Up: New Top 10 List, The Unknown 25% and More (August 26, 2012)

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 26, 2012 Last Updated: April 4, 2015

    Welcome to this week's wrap-up! The big news this week was a new Top 10 White and Rosé list. There are several new (and delicious) wines on this month's list so be sure to check it out while the weather is still warm.

    Also this week we hit on a topic that many wine buyers are not even aware of, and that is how much Cabernet is actually in your Cabernet? (Or Merlot, or Syrah, or whatever.) In the U.S. labeling laws only require a wine to contain 75% of one variety to be labeled as that variety. This means your Pinot Noir may actually be only 75% Pinot Noir and have 25% of other varieties. The better wineries usually disclose this info on the label, but many do not. Does this bother you? Sound off on The Reverse Wine Snob Facebook page.

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    1. Top 10 White Wines Under $20 - The Reverse Wine Snob August 2012 Edition
    2. Godello and Torrontes - Under The Radar White Varietals For Under $20
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    Lastly, have you tried a great wine lately that you think could make one of our Top 10 lists? Leave a comment here or on our Facebook page and we'll see if we can find it and give it a try!

    Click through to the individual wines to find the full reviews including a link withlocal retailers who carry each wine. Cheers!

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