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Soft Tempranillo
*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the PR folks representing this brand. Tonight we pulled the 2006 Campo Viejo Crianza Tempranillo from the racks. It had a real cork closure, clocked...
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Bubbles and New Grapes!
Buying this bottle of wine might help you get 3 grapes for your Century Club application! It added two more to my list on my (slow) quest to reach 200. So I’m at about 208 now. At this rate I’ll make...
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Light and Bright
*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the folks at Pasternak Imports. As I mentioned, we’re finally easing out of the DC spummall and into (slightly) cooler temperatures. And the...
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A Party Temprañillo
*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from Gallo Family Wines I’ve had Martin Codax wines before. In fact, I used to frequently purchase the Albariño, finding it to be a good deal for what you...
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More New Grapes!
*Disclaimer: I received this as a sample from Pasternak Imports. This wine combines a couple of my favorite things: bubbles and interesting grapes! I’m still on the hunt for more grapes to try in...
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Digging on Garnacha Blanca
*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from Savorian Wines. Or Grenache Blanc if you prefer. I’ve only had a few bottles of Garnacha Blanca in my time as a [wannabe] wino. Based on those, I can...
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Cava Time
*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from Pasternak Imports Bubbles! We all know how much I love bubbles. In 2010 (or was it 2009? My years are starting to blend together…) I made it a goal...
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Getting my Garnacha on
*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the PR folks for Tapeña. Fruity and light. That’s pretty much what I look for in a red wine as the temperature creeps up to the high 90s. Unless I’m...
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In the Summertime
*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the PR folks for Tapeña Wines. The whites flow like water in our house. It is close to 100 degrees here every day and the humidity. Oh the...
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Switching Gears
*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample for review. Jumping around a bit as we kick of this new year. From CA to Spain and red to white. Variety keeps the wine palate alive and kicking and for...
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Cool Bottle
*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the PR folks for the winery. While I tend to drink bubbles all year, many folks seem to associate sparkling wines with the holiday season. Around...
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Spring into Spring
*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the PR folks associated with Rueda. Even though our weather has continued to be fairly terrible, I’m pretending it’s spring and being drawn heavily...
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Budget Friendly Cava
*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample for review. Just in time for the holidays I’ve started to open up some bubbly. If you come around these parts with any regularity you know how much I love...
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