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Ogier Clos de L’Oratoire Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, France.

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Grapes 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre, and 5% Cinsault   Facts It’s been a little-while since I last had/reviewed a bottle of CdP (what the cool kids call it…or at least…what I call it). Chateauneuf-du-Pape isn’t for everyone – … Continue reading

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Domaine Juliette Avril, Cotes du Ventoux, France.

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Grapes Grenache, Syrah, Carignan   Facts If you’re looking to slowly step into France, but aren’t sure where to start, wines from Ventoux might be right up your alley! I speak to a great number of people who tell me … Continue reading

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Duel by Darioush, Napa, California.

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Grapes 60% Cabernet, 40% Shiraz   Facts I’d never seen this wine before, so I was over the moon when I received it as a gift on Tuesday! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: “Keep your friends … Continue reading

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Barnard Griffin Syrah Port, Columbia Valley, Washington State.

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Grapes 100% Syrah   Facts I’ve had this bottle laying around my office for a few months now, and I finally decided (late last night) that it should probably get a review. Normally I wouldn’t review a “cold weather wine” … Continue reading

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Domaine La Barroche Chateauneuf-du-Pape Paired with Pale Ale Beef Stew.

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This isn’t exactly seasonally-inspired cuisine (since this is very much a winter-esque dish), but I’m not running a restaurant here, so get over it! :) Seriously though, a great amount of thought goes into these pairings (and indeed everything I … Continue reading

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Smokescreen Red Wine Blend, Napa Valley, 2008

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Wine: Smokescreen (Red) Grapes: 72% Cabernet, 22% Syrah, 6% Petit Verdot Place: Napa Valley, California Price: $24.99 available from Fiftyrow.com/SmokeScreen

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