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| Tastings: It's a good time to stock up on these wines | By Elizabeth Downer |
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | October 23, 2008 |
| Swanson Pinot Grigio 2006 |
18132 |
| Alkoomi Riesling Frankland River 2007 |
27325 |
| Kathy Lynskey Gewurtztraminer 2007 |
18222 |
| Valley of the Moon Pinot Blanc 2007 |
18115 |
| Louis Latour Meursault Chateau de Blagny 1er Cru 2004 |
18095 |
| Chateau St. Jean Pinot Noir 2006 |
13226 |
| Fra Guerau Red Blend 2005 |
26637 |
| Te Awa Boundary 2002 |
10408 |
| Salexis Snowden Vineyard Napa Merlot 2002 |
12182 |
| Chateau Teyssier St. Emilion 2004 |
19453 |
| Chalk Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 |
11162 |
| Cedar Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 |
11659 |
| Vinedos de Murcia Sierra Carche Red Blend 2005 |
26873 |
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| Fox Chapel sous chef has broad culinary shoulders | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | May 28, 2008 |
| Vina Robles Sauvignon Blanc Jardine 2007 |
17546 |
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| Spanish 'mountain wines' pair well with morels | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | May 21, 2008 |
| Telmo Rodríguez, M R, Málaga 2006 |
10218 |
| Bonterra Vineyards Chardonnay Mendocino County 2006 |
7395 |
| Toasted Head Viognier, California 2005 |
9909 |
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| Tastings: Wine festival is a hit | By Elizabeth Downer |
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | May 15, 2008 |
| Vall Llach Idus Priorat 2004 |
26257 |
| Santa Cecelia 2005 |
24319 |
|
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| Accompany oysters with an authentic Chablis | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | May 14, 2008 |
| Domaine des Malandes, Chablis "Fourchaume" 2004 |
22098 |
| Joseph Drouhin, Chablis Premier Cru, France 2006 |
5875 |
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| What to Drink Tonight | By Marnie Old |
| Philadelphia Magazine | May 13, 2008 |
| Franciscan Chardonnay Cuvee Sauvage 2005 |
16221 |
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| Weak American dollar need not prevent French dining | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | May 7, 2008 |
| Cave de Lugny Mâcon-Lugny "Les Charmes" Chardonnay 2006 |
8889 |
| Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages 2006 |
7208 |
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| British wine writer shares thoughts on Burgundy winemakers, wines | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | April 30, 2008 |
| Louis Jadot Beaune "Clos des Couchereaux" 1er Cru 2005 |
19311 |
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| Tastings: This part of Monterey Peninsula is California's next big wine thing | By Elizabeth Downer |
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | April 24, 2008 |
| Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Red 2002 |
14917 |
| Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Blanc 2003 |
17943 |
| Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel Rouge 2004 |
14844 |
| Justin Isosceles 2004 |
82009(*) |
| Justin Justification 2004 |
52675(*) |
| Ridge Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005 |
14480 |
|
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| May 3 marks beginning of 6th year of Pittsburgh Wine Festival | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | April 23, 2008 |
| Chaddsford Winery Spring Wine, Pennsylvania 2007 |
4355 |
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| Identity of 2005 red Rhône surprises tasters | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | April 16, 2008 |
| Domaine Du Cayron Gigondas 2005 |
21057 |
| Coudoulet de Beaucastel, Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2005 |
18821 |
|
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| Merlots survive 'Sideways' sarcasm | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | April 9, 2008 |
| Blackstone California Merlot 2006 |
8375 |
|
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| Oakland grille features high-quality Turkish food | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | April 2, 2008 |
| Borsao Campo de Borja, Spain 2006 |
4758 |
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| Recalling memorable meals of mussels | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | March 26, 2008 |
| Chateau de L'Hyvernière, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie, Loire Valley 2006 |
6070 |
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| Tastings: There's only one port of call for this wine | By Elizabeth Downer |
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | March 20, 2008 |
| Sandeman Founder's Reserve Port |
6332 |
| Sandeman Fine Tawny Port |
6507 |
| Graham 10-Year Tawny Port |
8364 |
| Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Port |
7917 |
| Dow's Crusted NV Port |
26134 |
| Cockburn's 10 Year Old Tawny Port |
10198 |
| Croft Vintage 1963 Port |
70954(*) |
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| Manhattan restaurant engages all senses | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | March 19, 2008 |
| Domaine Thomas & Fils Sancerre "La Crêle" France 2006 |
22076 |
|
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| Pizza and wine are a great combination | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | March 12, 2008 |
| Bolla, Valpolicella, Italy 2006 |
5535 |
| Bolla Sangiovese di Romagna, Italy 2006 |
8425 |
| Sartori Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Vigneti di Montegradella 2004 |
60144(*) |
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| State specialty stores get ready for a housecleaning | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | March 5, 2008 |
| Costa Lazaridis Winery, Amethystos, Greece 2006 |
25530 |
| Domaine de Cayron, Gigondas, France 2005 |
21057 |
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| What to Drink Tonight | By Marnie Old |
| Philadelphia Magazine | March 4, 2008 |
| Pedroncelli Zinfandel Rosé 2006 |
4065 |
|
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| Frontline stewardship sustains Stags' Leap Winery | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | February 27, 2008 |
| Stags' Leap Winery Viognier, Napa Valley 2006 |
50610(*) |
| Stags' Leap Winery Merlot, Napa Valley 2004 |
62638(*) |
|
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| What to Drink Tonight | By Marnie Old |
| Philadelphia Magazine | February 14, 2008 |
| Alta Vista Premium Torrontes 2006 |
28777 |
|
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| White wine accompanies lentils, Speck | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | February 6, 2008 |
| Abbazia di Novacella Sylvaner Valle Isarco Alto Adige 2005 |
25274 |
| Cantina Girlan Cornaiano Gewürztraminer Aimé Alto Adige 2005 |
25325 |
| Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio Benefizium Porer Alto Adige 2006 |
25288 |
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| Well made white wine gems are available | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | January 30, 2008 |
| Domaine La Hitaire, Les Tours, Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne 2006 |
22111 |
| Château Haut-Bélian, Entre-Deux-Mers 2005 |
21927 |
| Pierre Boniface, Apremont, Vin de Savoie 2006 |
22241 |
| Domaine des Verchères, Macon-Villages 2006 |
22271 |
| Domaine de Gournier, Viognier, Vin de Pays de Cévennes 2006 |
22114 |
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| What to Drink Tonight | By Marnie Old |
| Philadelphia Magazine | January 29, 2008 |
| Leeuwin Estate Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Merlot 2003 |
27891 |
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| Tastings: In Argentina, great wines begin in the foothills of the Andes | By Elizabeth Downer |
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | January 24, 2008 |
| Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 |
28689 |
| Catena Malbec 2005 |
28923 |
| Luca Syrah 2004 |
29124 |
| Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor 2004 |
28913 |
| Bodega Lurton Malbec Reserva 2005 |
28972 |
| Bodega Lurton Torrontes 2006 |
28768 |
| Santa Julia Viognier 2006 |
29039 |
| Trapiche Malbec Pedro Gonzalez 2003 |
28647 |
| Archaval Ferrer Malbec Altamira 2003 |
28721 |
| Cobos Malbec Marchiori 2004 |
28800 |
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| 'Coach' says wine helps people connect | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | January 23, 2008 |
| Lindemans "Bin 75" Riesling, Australia |
9553 |
| Lindemans "Bin 50" Shiraz, Australia |
5829 |
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| Pittsburgh native touts Argentina's wines | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | January 16, 2008 |
| Trapiche Broquel Malbec, Mendoza 2005 |
7179 |
|
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| What to Drink Tonight | By Marnie Old |
| Philadelphia Magazine | January 15, 2008 |
| Philip Shaw’s Chardonnay “No. 11” 2005 |
28424 |
|
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| What to Drink This Weekend | By Marnie Old |
| Philadelphia Magazine | January 11, 2008 |
| Marchesi de Frescobaldi “Nipozzano” Chianti Rufina Riserva 2004 |
5037 |
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| Tastings: Cool breezes, low humidity make Chilean wine mighty fine | By Elizabeth Downer |
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | January 10, 2008 |
| Carmen Shiraz Reserve 2004 |
29131 |
| Los Vascos Chardonnay 2006 |
7130 |
| Miguel Torres Santa Digna Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 |
28971 |
| Cousina Macul Antiguas Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 |
29038 |
| Montes Alpha Syrah 2005 |
50059(*) |
| Montes Folly 2004 |
28874 |
| Errazuriz Don Maximiano 2001 |
29115 |
| Cono Sur Gewurtztraminer 2006 |
10635 |
| Haras de Pirque Sauvignon Blanc 2006 |
64530(*) |
| Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Syrah 2005 |
68912(*) |
|
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| Author's advice still rings true | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | January 9, 2008 |
| Domaine Paul Autard Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2005 |
21054 |
|
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| What to Drink This Weekend | By Marnie Old |
| Philadelphia Magazine | January 4, 2008 |
| Mount Nelson Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2005 |
27457 |
|
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| Restaurant features French bistro classics | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | January 2, 2008 |
| E. Guigal, Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2006 |
4884 |
|
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| Quality fruit is vinyard's priority | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | December 26, 2007 |
| Beringer Founder's Estate Merlot 2005 |
5346 |
| Beringer Sbragia Limited Release Chardonnay 2005 |
16344 |
| Beringer Merlot Bancroft Ranch Vineyard 2002 |
65402(*) |
| Beringer, Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve 2004 |
64855(*) |
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| Web site serves food, wine advice with humor | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | December 19, 2007 |
| Zonin Baccorosa Vino Spumante Dolce N.V. |
29430 |
| Korbel California Chardonnay Champagne N.V. |
8688 |
| Rotari arte italiana Brut Metodo Classico N.V. |
29442 |
| Bisol "Crede" Prosecco di Valdobbiadene 2006 |
29462 |
| Roederer Estate, 25thh Anniversary, Anderson Valley Brut N.V. |
7933 |
| Shramsberg Blanc de Blancs Napa Valley 2003 |
8819 |
| Nicolas Feuillatte, Rosé Brut Champagne N.V. |
29785 |
|
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| Giftgivers might consider olive oils, craft beer | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | December 12, 2007 |
| Domaine Bernard Moreau et Fils Chassagne-Montrachet "Les Champs Gains" 1er Cru 2004 |
21444 |
|
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| Oriel Bianco delle Venezie Portia | By Marnie Old |
| Philadelphia Magazine | December 11, 2007 |
| Oriel "Portia" Bianco delle Venezie 2004 |
25129 |
|
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| Now for some bolder Beaujolais | By Craig LaBan |
| Philadelphia Inquirer | December 9, 2007 |
| Georges Duboeuf Morgon Jean Descombes 2005 |
5506 |
| Georges Duboeuf Moulin-a-Vent "Flower Label" 2005 |
7629 |
| Joseph Drouhin Brouilly 2005 |
69686(*) |
|
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| Burgundy producer offers wide range of wines | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | December 5, 2007 |
| Louis Jadot Pinot Noir Bourgogne Rouge 2005 |
7518 |
| Louis Jadot Puligny-Montrachet 2005 |
21595 |
| Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 2005 |
7674 |
| Louis Jadot Beaune "Boucherottes" 1er Cru 2005 |
19335 |
| Louis Jadot Beaune "Clos des Ursules" 1er Cru 2005 |
19142 |
| Louis Jadot Vosne-Romanee "Beaux Monts" 1er Cru 2005 |
19184 |
| Louis Jadot Corton Pougets, Grand Cru 2005 |
19283 |
|
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| Luna Vineyards Canto 2003 | By Marnie Old |
| Philadelphia Magazine | December 3, 2007 |
| Luna Vineyards Canto 2003 |
14555 |
|
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| Celebrate season with rich craft brews | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | November 28, 2007 |
| Atteca, Garnacha "Old Vines," Calatayud, Spain 2005 |
25525 |
|
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| Wine bars among attractions of Madrid | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | November 21, 2007 |
| Bodega Martín Códax, “Burgáns” Albariño Special Cuvée Selection, Rías Baixas 2006 |
25905 |
| Campos Reales, La Mancha, Spain 2006 |
25710 |
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| Tastings: Last-minute bargains in wines | By Elizabeth Downer |
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | November 19, 2007 |
| Mastroberardino Greco di Tufo Nova Serra 2005 |
25344 |
| Mastroberardino Lacrimarosa Irpinia Rose 2005 |
25333 |
| Domaine Marc Kreydenweiss Pinot Blanc 2004 |
21695 |
| Omaka Springs Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006 |
27110 |
| M. Chapoutier Cote Rotie Les Becasses 1999 |
18993 |
| Hogue Genesis Merlot 2003 |
12165 |
|
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| Cru story: Beaujolais made in the smallest of villages is tops in taste | By Elizabeth Downer |
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | November 15, 2007 |
| Louis Jadot Fleurie 2005 |
6408 |
| Thivin Cote de Brouilly 2005 |
67712(*) |
| Georges Duboeuf Morgon 2005 |
5506 |
| Georges Duboeuf Moulin a Vent 2005 |
7629 |
| Georges Duboeuf St. Amour 2005 |
20347 |
| Georges Duboeuf Chiroubles Flower Label 2005 |
20346 |
| Domaine Dalicieux 2004 |
21506 |
|
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| What to Drink: Lindemans Pyrus | By Marnie Old |
| Philadelphia Magazine | November 9, 2007 |
| Lindeman's Pyrus Coonawarra, Australia 2001 |
27625 |
|
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| Wine enthusiasts can look Down Under for innovation, value | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | November 7, 2007 |
| Penfolds Chardonnay, Koonunga Hills, South Australia |
4162 |
| Evans & Tate Chardonnay, Margaret River, Australia 2005 |
7926 |
| Richard Hamilton "Slate Quarry" Riesling, McLaren Vale 2005 |
28379 |
| Alkoomi Riesling, Frankland River, Western Australia 2006 |
28490 |
| Rosemount "Black Diamond" Shiraz, Southeastern Australia 2005 |
5935 |
| Langmeil Winery "Three Gardens" Shiraz, Grenache, Mouvèdre, Barossa Valley 2005 |
27875 |
| Ross Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley 2005 |
27887 |
|
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| Vegas restaurant embraces spirit of French bistro | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | October 31, 2007 |
| Paul Jaboulet Aîné, "Parallèle 45" Côtes du Rhône 2005 |
6270 |
| Louis Jadot Fleurie 2005 |
6408 |
|
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| Dutschke “God’s Hill Road” Shiraz 2005 | By Marnie Old |
| Philadelphia Magazine | October 30, 2007 |
| Dutschke God's Hill Road Shiraz 2005 |
27763 |
|
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| Chilean winemaker will attend benefit | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | October 24, 2007 |
| Montes Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2006 |
28822 |
| Montes Winery Alpha Chardonnay 2006 |
28810 |
| Montes Winery Alpha "M" 2004 |
28864 |
|
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| Tastings: Moon man is California grooving with wine | By Elizabeth Downer |
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | October 18, 2007 |
| Eberle Winery Viognier, Mill Road Vineyard 2005 |
17806 |
| Eberle Winery Zinfandel 2005 |
13759 |
| Eberle Syrah Steinbeck Vineyard 2002 |
16081 |
|
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| Eberle Winery produces from California's central coast | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | October 17, 2007 |
| Eberle Winery Viognier, Mill Road Vineyard 2005 |
17806 |
| Eberle Winery Zinfandel 2005 |
13759 |
|
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| N.Y. restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisine, wines | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | October 10, 2007 |
| Castle Rock Pinot Noir, California Cuvee 2006 |
12913 |
|
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| What to Drink: Blockheadia Ringnosii Zinfandel | By Marnie Old |
| Philadelphia Magazine | October 8, 2007 |
| Blockheadia Ringnosii Zinfandel Sonoma County 2004 |
13777 |
|
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| 2005 German rieslings might be 'all-time great' | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | October 3, 2007 |
| Meulenhof, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Riesling Kabinett, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer 2005 |
25859 |
| Weingut Herbert Meßmer, Burrweiler Schloßgarten, Riesling Kabinett, Rheinpfalz 2005 |
26557 |
| Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben, Erdener Treppchen, Riesling Kabinett, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer 2005 |
25853 |
| Dr. H. Thanisch Erben-Müller Burggraef, Bernkastler Badstube, Riesling Kabinett, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer 2005 |
26091 |
|
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| What to Drink: Cavit Lunetta Prosecco 2002, $11.99 | By Marnie Old |
| Philadelphia Magazine | October 1, 2007 |
| Cavit Lunetta Prosecco 2002 |
9596 |
|
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| Sommeliers take diverse paths to presenting wines | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | September 26, 2007 |
| Bonterra Vineyards Viognier 2006 |
18069 |
|
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| Tastings: Take a drive to Niagara to discover topflight wines, vineyards | By Elizabeth Downer |
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | September 20, 2007 |
| Cave Springs Pinot Noir 2005 |
10219 |
| Malivoire Pinot Gris 2004 |
17861 |
| Jackson-Triggs Proprietor's Reserve Vidal Icewine 2005 |
10231 |
|
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| A few 2005 Burgundies can fit into a budget | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | September 19, 2007 |
| Cave de Chaintré Pouilly-Fuissé "Clos Reissier" 2005 |
21761 |
| Joseph Drouhin, Pouilly-Fuissé 2005 |
21862 |
| Domaine Chataigneraie-Laborier, Pouilly-Fuissé "Bélemnites" 2005 |
21265 |
| Domaine Manciat-Poncet Pouilly-Fuissé "Les Cray Vieilles Vignes" 2005 |
22074 |
| Domaine Jean-Marc Bouley Pommard 2005 |
18915 |
|
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| Happiness for $10 or Less | By Eric Asimov |
| New York Times | September 19, 2007 |
| Viña Gormaz Tempranillo 2005 |
64794(*) |
| Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages 2006 |
7237 |
| J. Vidal-Fleury Côtes-du-Ventoux 2005 |
20407 |
| Ravenswood Vintner’s Blend Merlot 2004 |
9700 |
| Paringa Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 |
51152(*) |
|
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| Wine Tip: Miner Family Viognier 2006 | By Marnie Old |
| Philadelphia Magazine | September 14, 2007 |
| Miner Family Vigonier Simpson Vineyard 2006 |
17898 |
|
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| What to Drink: Torres Emblema Priorat 2003 | By Marnie Old |
| Philadelphia Magazine | September 7, 2007 |
| Torres "Emblema" Priorat, Spain 2003 |
26471 |
|
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| PCLB programs offer quality wines at good prices | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | September 5, 2007 |
| Montes Alpha Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley 2005 |
28810 |
| Pierre Amadieu Vacqueyras "La Grangelière" 2005 |
20119 |
| Barone Ricasoli Casalferro 2000 |
23656 |
|
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| What to Drink: Geyser Peak Ascentia Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | By Marnie Old |
| Philadelphia Magazine | September 1, 2007 |
| Geyser Peak Cabernet Sauvignon Block Ascentia Estate Vineyard 2002 |
11157 |
|
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| To decant or not decant: That is the wine lover's question | By Elizabeth Downer |
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | August 30, 2007 |
| Rosenblum Cellars Heritage Clone Petite Sirah |
8365 |
| Torres Tempranillo Coronas |
6726 |
| Bonny Doon Heart of Darkness Madiran 2003 |
19575 |
| Greg Norman Estates Shiraz |
7273 |
|
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| It takes a village to delight Burgundy fans | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | August 22, 2007 |
| Mastroberardino Radici, Fiano di Avellino 2005 |
25340 |
|
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| Monterey wines available at Pennsylvania state stores | By Elizabeth Downer |
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | August 16, 2007 |
| Paraiso Chardonnay 2004 |
16492 |
| Paraiso Pinot Noir 2004 |
13152 |
| Talbott Kali Hart Chardonnay 2005 |
16219 |
| Hahn Estates Meritage 2005 |
11795 |
| Morgan Winery Pinot Noir 12 Clones 2004 |
12962 |
| Estancia Estates Winery Merlot |
12229 |
|
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| Rosé offers refreshment on hot days of summer | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | August 15, 2007 |
| Le Rosé de Mouton Cadet 2006 |
9016 |
| E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2005 |
4884 |
| Mastroberardino Lacrimarosa Rosé 2005 |
25333 |
| Bonny Doon Winery Vin Gris de Cigare 2006 |
16110 |
|
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| Alexander Valley ideal for grape growing | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | August 8, 2007 |
| Alexander Valley Vineyards "New Gewurz" Gewurztraminer 2006 |
61947(*) |
| Alexander Valley Vineyards Wetzel Family Estate Chardonnay 2005 |
16573 |
| Alexander Valley Vineyards Wetzel Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 |
69511(*) |
|
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| Tastings: PLCB premium programs offer choice wines at great prices | By Elizabeth Downer |
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | August 2, 2007 |
| Flora Springs Trilogy 2003 |
11145 |
| Miner Family Oracle 2003 |
11244 |
| Montes Alpha "M" 2004 |
28864 |
| Rubicon Estate Cask Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 |
11445 |
| Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 2004 |
16462 |
| Vionta Albarino 2006 |
26005 |
| Angeline Russian River Chardonnay 2005 |
16262 |
| Domaine Faiveley Bourgogne Blanc 2003 |
21777 |
| Wolf Blass Gold Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 |
27878 |
| William Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 |
11126 |
| Dutschke Old Codger Tawny Port |
28228 |
|
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| Book sheds light on southern Portugal's wine industry | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | August 1, 2007 |
| Casa Santos Lima Pahla-Canas Branco 2006 |
25684 |
| Quinta da Cortezia Conchas 2004 |
26413 |
| Jose Maria da Fonseca Periquita 2004 |
25699 |
| Casa Agricola Cortes de Cima Chaminé 2005 |
26466 |
|
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| Enjoy a Provençal feast with Mediterranean wines | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | July 25, 2007 |
| Quinta do Casal Branco "The Cork Grove" Fernão Pires Vinho Regional Ribatejano 2004 |
26408 |
| Jean Luc Colombo, Viognier "La Violette" 2006 |
21224 |
| Kir-Yianni, Akakies 2006 |
27091 |
|
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| Rusty irony | By Jerry Shriver |
| USA Today | July 25, 2007 |
| 2005 Irony Pinot Noir |
64311(*) |
|
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| Thinking inside the boxes | By Jerry Shriver |
| USA Today | July 20, 2007 |
| Black Box Wines Chardonnay 2006 |
5905 |
| Hardys Stamp of Australia Chardonnay 2006 |
4089 |
|
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| Bigger is not better when it comes to zinfandels | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | July 18, 2007 |
| Nalle Winery Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley 2004 |
13727 |
| Ravenswood Zen of Zin Old Vine Zinfandel 2004 |
7664 |
| Domaine du Cayron Gigondas 2004 |
18874 |
|
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| To the moon | By Jerry Shriver |
| USA Today | July 18, 2007 |
| Alice White Lexia 2006 |
4835 |
|
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| Down in Monterey | By Jerry Shriver |
| USA Today | July 16, 2007 |
| Hess Chardonnay 2006 |
6226 |
|
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| Nicely nuanced | By Jerry Shriver |
| USA Today | July 13, 2007 |
| M. Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone Belleruche Blanc 2005 |
54897(*) |
|
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| Tastings: Wine on ice is nice | By Elizabeth Downer |
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | July 12, 2007 |
| Concho y Toro Frontera Shiraz |
4887 |
| Beringer Premier Vineyard Select Pinot Grigio |
9200 |
|
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| Just peachy | By Jerry Shriver |
| USA Today | July 11, 2007 |
| Peachy Canyon Westside Zinfandel 2005 |
13797 |
|
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| Grape owes distinctive mineral complexity to granite | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | July 4, 2007 |
| Bodegas Martín Códax Albariño 2006 |
52957(*) |
| Laxas Albariño 2006 |
26017 |
| Auratus Alvarinho-Trajadura Vinho Regional Minho 2005 |
25987 |
| Giovanni Viberti Barolo "La Volta" Riserva 1999 |
23560 |
|
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| What to Drink: Simonnet-Febvre Petit Chablis 2004 | By Marnie Old |
| Philadelphia Magazine | July 1, 2007 |
| Simonnet-Febvre Petit Chablis 2004 |
21822 |
| Simonnet-Febvre Petit Chablis 2004 (Cork Closure) |
21852 |
|
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| Back in the saddle | By Jerry Shriver |
| USA Today | June 29, 2007 |
| Rosenblum Cellars Reserve Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard 2005 |
13831 |
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| Pair soft-shell crabs with crisp, dry white wine or wheat beer | By Dave DeSimone |
| Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | June 27, 2007 |
| Château de L'Hyvernière Muscadet, Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie 2005 |
6070 |
| Hiedler Riesling, Loiserberg 2005 |
25867 |
| Schmelz Pichl Point Grüner Veltliner Smaragd 2004 |
25795 |
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| Less is more: New low-temp fermentation allows whites to shine | By Elizabeth Downer |
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | June 21, 2007 |
| Trebbiano d'Abruzzo |
6665 |
| Conte Brandolini Pinot Grigio 2005 |
25313 |
| Conte Brandolini Tocai Friuliano 2005 |
25035 |
| Feudi de San Gregorio Falanghina 2005 |
25315 |
| Antinori Orvieto Classico |
4044 |
| Jean Vidal Fleury Cuvee Viognier 2005 |
21679 |
| Domaine Magellan Grenache Blanc/Roussane 2005 |
21376 |
| Bargemone Sauvignon Blanc 2005 |
21408 |
| Ninet de Pena Viognier 2005 |
21464 |
| Chateau de Tracy Pouilly Fume 2004 |
21700 |
| Domaine de la Zuilla Muscadet de Serve et Maine 2005 |
21435 |
| Hope Estates Verdelho 2005 |
28360 |
| Shoofly Buzz Cut 2005 |
27564 |
| Morgadio Albarino 2005 |
26252 |
| Ovacion Verdejo-Viura 2005 |
26077 |
| Bodegas Naia Las Brisas Rueda 2005 |
27081 |
| Waterford Pecan Stream Chenin Blanc 2005 |
28516 |
| Freie Weingartner Gruner Veltliner 2004 |
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