2005 Domaine de Piaugier Gigondas

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Gigondas brings thunder to your party and is an amazing alternative to the more pricey Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. Gigondas is Rhone for Grenache and this one is a Grenache Syrah blend made from … [Read more...]

2005 Costano Solanera – $14

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91 points Wine Spectator, 90 points Stephen Tanzer and Robert Parkers’ Spanish Wine Bargain under $20. Imported and custom blended by Eric Solomon, which is always a good sign, wines with Solomon's … [Read more...]

2005 Skillogalee Riesling – $9

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There is a Australian Video Blog that I watch, www.wineweek.com.au . The reviews are not super detailed , but Danny and Brad are very enthusiastic about Aussie wines and I get to keep up with the … [Read more...]

2005 Estancia Cabernet Sauvignon – $18

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"We will sell no wine before its time." If you're a geezer like me, you may remember that this was the slogan for Paul Mason wines when Orson Welles was their pitchman in the 1970s and early 80s. And … [Read more...]

2005 Chateau Tour Bayard Montagne St. Emilion – $20

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Most experts agree that the 2005 vintage is the best vintage of Bordeaux in the last 15 years, and this one lives up to the vintage!  Full bodied and bold, this Bordeaux drinks great now, but would … [Read more...]