French Wine Sales Fall 17% In 2009

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French wine and spirits exports in record drop PARIS — French exports of expensive Champagne and cognacs suffered a record drop last year as people drank less and switched to cheaper brands in the … [Read more...]

2006 Carhartt Vineyards “Chase The Blues Away” Rosé – $10

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A small production Rosé (250 cases), Estate Produced and Bottled in the Santa Ynez Valley all for ten bucks. Carhartt Vineyards is a 10 acre family owned Estate on a mesa in the Santa Ynez Valley … [Read more...]

2006 Domain Menada Tcherga – $10

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This is a first for me, a wine from the Thracian Valley Region of Bulgaria. A red blend of 70%Merlot and 30% Rubin (a cross of Syrah and Nebbiolo). The name Tcherga refers to the folk craft rugs made … [Read more...]

2008 Cotes Du Rhone Signargues La Granacha – $13

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I was wandering thru the wine shop looking for a bottle to purchase, nothing on sale interested me.  I saw a Granacha (why the Spanish spelling for a French wine, I don't know) from the Cotes du … [Read more...]

CheapWineFinder’s Wine Guide To Love

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Valentine’s Day is no time to be a wine geek. But, if you know a little bit about the sensual world of wine, why not make it work for you? CheapWineFinder is a couple of guys, but we'll try to make … [Read more...]