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Go Magnum or Go Home

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Many focus on Champagne, although Fineman promises there are interesting options for bubbles at every price point. The Brut Reserve combines pinot noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier grapes from 60 different vineyards, and it’s rich with freshly baked brioche, apricot, and pistachio flavors.

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The Best Canned Wines to Drink on Those Particularly Warm Days

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My favorite is the white blend, a melange of three really interesting grapes: barbera, chenin blanc, and colombard, the last being a grape traditionally used for making cognac, all sourced from sleeper vineyards across Mendocino Valley. market since 2004, packaged in a little red can that’s now become something of a 21st-century design icon.

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A Glass of Rosé

Sante

About one year ago I opened a bottle of 2004 Les Ruchets Cornas from Jean-Luc Colombo winery located in the northern appellation of Cornas in the Rhône Valley, France. The vineyards enjoy the influence of the sea and sun with hot days and cool nights that are ideal conditions for grape growing. All photo credits: Penny Weiss.

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The Paring

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He eventually worked as a winemaker for Staglin Family Vineyard in Napa and Craggy Range in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. However, his chance to really shine came in 2004 when he took on the position as winemaker for JONATA, The Hilt, and The Paring in Santa Barbara County, owned by billionaire Stanley Kroenke. Rita Hills. Alcohol: 14.1%

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Top Drinks for Autumn

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With winemaking roots from 1899, the family owns vineyards in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Veneto and Trentino. The DOC quality level is high, and the price is reasonable at $15. The vines were planted with “mindful production and planting practices” in 2004. Blu Giovello is produced by the Piera family.

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A Glass of Ros

The Wine Knitter

Photo credit: Penny Weiss Jean-Luc Colombo Cape Bleue Ros é 2019 About one year ago I opened a bottle of 2004 Les Ruchets Cornas from Jean-Luc Colombo winery located in the northern appellation of Cornas in the Rhône Valley, France. It was a memorable bottle of wine and worthy of a review. Alcohol: 12% SRP: $18.99 Alcohol: 12.8%