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    Sebastopol Oaks Russian River Pinot Noir - A Delicious Food Flexible Find

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 27, 2013 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2010-Sebastopol-Oaks-Russian-River-Valley-Pinot-Noir

    Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley, California. SRP of $26 and available for as low as $19.99. From the bottle: "Sebastopol, California flanked by artisan vineyards, is where we call home. Looking for unique wines from premium growing regions. 13.9% … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Russian River Valley, Pinot Noir, Thanksgiving

    Hermanos Malbec Tannat - Malbec With A Deep, Dark And Delicious Twist

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 2, 2013 Last Updated: March 3, 2021

    2011-Hermanos-Malbec-Tannat

    Bulk Buy! 70% Malbec and 30% Tannat from Valle de Cafayate, Salta, Argentina. SRP of $15 and available for as low as $13. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Brothers - we played soccer, we fought a lot, we generally caused trouble for our parents. But we … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Bulk Buy, Malbec, Tannat, Thanksgiving

    Pinot Grigio That Tastes Good - Pinot Gris From Alsace

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 5, 2013 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Pinot Gris From Alsace - Pinot Grigio That Tastes Good

    Don't get me wrong, there's plenty of good Pinot Grigio out there -- but there's also tons of watered down, lifeless juice you can barely call wine (Italy and California, I'm looking at you). Of course years ago as a very casual wine drinker, I loved the stuff. Give me a bottle … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Alsace, Highly Recommended, Pinot Gris, Thanksgiving

    The Crusher Grower's Selection Petite Sirah - Crushes It!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 8, 2013 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    2011-the-crusher-growers-selection-petite-sirah

    Bulk Buy! 76% Petite Sirah, 13% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Tinto Cao, 2% Souza and 2% Touriga Nacional from Clarksburg, California. SRP of $18 and available widely for $12 or less. Sample submitted for review. From the winery: "Rich, dark aromas of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Petite Sirah, Thanksgiving, Tinto Cao

    Indaba Chenin Blanc - A Steal At $7

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 25, 2013 Last Updated: March 6, 2021

    2011-Indaba-Chenin-Blanc

    100% Chenin Blanc from Western Cape, South Africa. SRP of $10 and available for as low as $7. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Indaba is the traditional Zulu forum for sharing ideas. In this spirit we collaborate to produce great wines. This crisp, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Chenin Blanc, South Africa, Thanksgiving

    Georges Duboeuf Morgon Domaine des Versauds Beaujolais - A Beauty of a Beaujolais

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 13, 2013 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2009-Georges-Duboeuf-Morgon-Domaine-des-Versauds-Beaujolais

    100% Gamay from Morgon, Beaujolais, France. SRP of $18 and available for as low as $15. From the bottle: "Full, rich, palate-pleasing flavors of cherries and kirsch personify this domaine Cru. 13.0% Alcohol" I have to admit that I'm not a fan of the whole Beaujolais … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Beaujolais, France, Gamay, Thanksgiving

    Yarden HeightsWine Gewurztraminer Ice Wine - Dessert In A Bottle

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 29, 2012 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Yarden-Galilee-Heightswine-Gewurztraminer-Ice-Wine

    100% Gewurztraminer ice wine from Golan Heights, Galilee, Israel. (Kosher) SRP of $27 for a 375ml bottle and available for as low as $23 (Saturday Splurge). Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Yarden HeightsWine is made from frozen clusters of Gewurztraminer. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Dessert Wine, Gewürztraminer, Ice Wine, Israel, Kosher, Saturday Splurge, Thanksgiving

    Angove Zibibbo Sparkling Pink Moscato - A Super Sweet Holiday Sparkler

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 26, 2012 Last Updated: November 17, 2016

    Angove-Family-Winemaker-Zibibbo-Sparkling-Pink-Moscato

    Muscat of Alexandria (aka Zibibbo) with a splash of Shiraz sparkling wine from South Australia. SRP of $12 and available for as low as $10. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Zibibbo is one of the traditional 'Moscato' varieties and produces fresh lively wines … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Moscato, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving

    Anna de Codorniu Cava Brut - Crazy for Cava

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 21, 2012 Last Updated: November 17, 2016

    Anna-de-Codorniu-Cava-Brut

    70% Chardonnay and 30% Parellada from Penedes, Spain. SRP of $15 and available for as low as $9. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Anna de Codorniu is a pure, lively sparkling wine. Celebrating the life of the heiress to Spain's original winemaking dynasty, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, Parellada, Spain, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving

    Enza Prosecco - A Festive Holiday Sparkler!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 19, 2012 Last Updated: May 14, 2019

    Enza-Prosecco

    100% Prosecco (Glera) from Treviso, Veneto, Italy. SRP of $15 and available for as low as $10. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Vibrant, refreshing Italian sparkling wine with flavors of peach, green apples, honeysuckle and a touch of citrus in each sip. Enza … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Glera, Italy, Prosecco, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving

    Cantine Maschio Prosecco Brut - Nutty, Fruity and Good. Holiday Sparklers

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 19, 2012 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    Cantine-Maschio-Prosecco-Brut

    100% Prosecco (Glera) from Treviso, Veneto, Italy. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $13 and available for as low as $10. From the bottle: "AROMA: White peach and orange blossoms. TASTE: Fruit forward, with peach and almond flavors. PAIRINGS: Lighter dishes and … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Glera, Italy, Prosecco, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving

    Robert Mondavi Winery Carneros Napa Valley Pinot Noir - Have a Carneros Christmas

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 18, 2012 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2010-Robert-Mondavi-Winery-Napa-Valley-Carneros-Pinot-Noir

    100% Pinot Noir from Carneros, Napa Valley (93%) and Russian River Valley (7%), California. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $27 and available for as low as $17. From the bottle: "In 1966, Robert Mondavi built his Napa Valley winery with a singular vision: to create … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Russian River Valley, Pinot Noir, Thanksgiving

    Freixenet Elyssia Gran Cuvee Brut - Champagne By Another Name

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 13, 2012 Last Updated: November 17, 2016

    Freixenet-Elyssia-Gran-Cuvee-Brut

    40% Chardonnay, 30% Macabeo, 20% Parellada and 10% Pinot Noir from Penedes, Spain. SRP of $18 and available for as low as $17. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Elyssia, meaning state of perfect harmony, offers this Gran Cuvee which brings the idea of symmetry … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Spain, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving, White Blends

    Segura Viudas Reserva Heredad Cava - A Holiday Sparkler Sure To Impress

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 10, 2012 Last Updated: November 17, 2016

    Segura-Viudas-Reserva-Heredad-Cava

    67% Macabeo and 33% Parellada from Penedes, Spain. SRP of $25 and available for as low as $18. Sample submitted for review. From the winery: "The opening aromas are from aging on the lees, lightly smokey, with touches of biscuit or bread, which are followed by hints of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Macabeo, Parellada, Spain, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving

    Meinhard Forstreiter Zvy-Gelt Zweigelt - Awesome Austrians Wine #5

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 3, 2012 Last Updated: December 11, 2016

    2009-Meinhard-Forstreiter-Zvy-Gelt-Zweigelt

    100% Zweigelt from Niederosterreich, Austria. SRP of $12 and available for as low as $8. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "If you like Pinot Noir, you'll love Zvy-Gelt. A brand new wine made from Zweigelt, the #1 red wine grape of Austria. Velvety and full of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Austria, Thanksgiving, Zweigelt

    Los Dos Grenache + Syrah - Another Spanish Wonder

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 8, 2012 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    2010-Los-Dos-Grenache-Syrah

    85% Grenache and 15% Syrah from Campo de Borja, Aragon, Spain. SRP of $8 and available for as low as $6. Sample received for review purposes. From the bottle: "The soft, berry flavors of old-vine Grenache (85%) meets the depth and complexity of Syrah (15%) in this full and … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Grenache, Spain, Thanksgiving

    Pepi Chenin Blanc Viognier - A Perfect Wine For A Picnic

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 5, 2012 Last Updated: December 11, 2016

    2011-Pepi-California-Chenin-Blanc-Viognier

    66% Chenin Blanc and 34% Viognier from California. SRP of $10 and available at that price. Sample received courtesy the winery for review purposes. From the bottle: "For more than forty years, we've been making white wines that are the perfect match for the foods of the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Chenin Blanc, Thanksgiving, Viognier

    Awesome Austrians Wine #1 - Zantho Zweigelt

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 18, 2012 Last Updated: August 25, 2017

    2010-Zantho-Zweigelt

    100% Zweigelt from Burgenland, Austria. SRP of $17 and available for as low as $12. Sample received courtesy Austrian Wine for review purposes. From the bottle: "Deep within the plains of the Seewinkel lies the village of Andau, which was first documented as Zantho in … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Austria, Thanksgiving, Zweigelt

    Nals Margreid Galea Vernatsch Schiava - Wines From Alto Adige Wine #8

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 9, 2012 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2011-Nals-Margreid-Galea-Vernatsch-Schiava

    100% Schiava from Alto Adige, Italy. SRP of $23 and available for as low as $19.99. Sample received courtesy Cornerstone Communications for review purposes. From the winery: "This red wine forms part of the extensive Schiava family, and is distinguished by its … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Italy - Alto Adige, Schiava, Thanksgiving

    Stoneleigh Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - Lovely

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 25, 2012 Last Updated: February 27, 2021

    2011-Stoneleigh-Marlborough-Sauvignon-Blanc

    100% Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. SRP of $15 and available for $11.99 at Costco. Sample received courtesy Pernod Ricard for review purposes. From the bottle: "Smooth stones characterize the Stoneleigh vineyards in Marlborough. By day, these stones reflect … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, Thanksgiving

    Brooks Willamette Valley Riesling - Downright Delicious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 14, 2012 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

    2009-Brooks-Willamette-Valley-Riesling

    100% Riesling from Willamette Valley, Oregon. SRP of $18 and available for as low as $14. Sample received courtesy Brooks Wines for review purposes. Pick up some kosher wines at low prices. SRP of $18 and available for as low as $14. Sample received courtesy Brooks Wines … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Oregon, Riesling, Thanksgiving

    Zolo Malbec - Seriously Good Stuff

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 9, 2012 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

    2011-Zolo-Malbec

    100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. SRP of $11 and available for as low as $10. Sample received courtesy Vino Del Sol for review purposes. From the bottle: "Our Malbec grapes are selected from our estate vineyards located in the best wine-growing regions of Mendoza. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Malbec, Thanksgiving

    Lucien Albrecht Reserve Riesling - In Perfect Harmony

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 11, 2012 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2009-Lucien-Albrecht-Riesling-Reserve

    100% Riesling from Alsace, France. SRP of $20 and available for as low as $14. Sample received courtesy Pasternak Wine Imports for review purposes. From the bottle: "Our Riesling Reserve is made from our best selection of this noble varietal. This wine is 100% Riesling and … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Alsace, Riesling, Thanksgiving

    Graffigna Centenario Reserve Malbec - A Must-Have Malbec

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 26, 2012 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    2010-Graffigna-Centenario-Reserve-Malbec

    100% Malbec from San Juan, Argentina. SRP of $13 and available for as low as $9. Sample submitted for review purposes. From the bottle: "Graffigna (grah FEE nyah) Centenario is a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the winery, founded by Santiago Graffigna in 1870. His … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Highly Recommended, Malbec, Thanksgiving

    Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc - Goodbye Chardonnay, Hello Chenin Blanc

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 9, 2012 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

    2010-Bellingham-Bernard-Series-Old-Vine-Chenin-Blanc

    100% Chenin Blanc from South Africa. SRP of $30 and available for as low as $18. Sample received courtesy DGB for review purposes. From the bottle: "The gnarled bark and weathered stems of these old bush vines are a testament to the age old saying "good things come to … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chenin Blanc, South Africa, Thanksgiving

    Lucien Albrecht Gewurztraminer Reserve - Hard To Pronounce, Easy To Love

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 1, 2012 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2010_Lucien_Albrecht_Gewurztraminer_Reserve

    100% Gewurztraminer from Alsace, France. SRP of $20 and available for as low as $16. Sample received courtesy Pasternak Wine Imports for review purposes. From the bottle: "Our Gewurztraminer Reserve is made from our best selection of this delicious Alsace varietal. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Alsace, Gewürztraminer, Thanksgiving

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