I was not overly impressed with this wine when it was released. The dense fruit, obvious oak, and striking acidity were overbearing making the wine
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Made from grapes lovingly harvested from vineyards in the Andes, approximately 3000 ft. in elevation and from vines descended from the Ancients. But alas it’s
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There are many things that people do with wine. We drink it to get drunk, drink it distractedly at a social gathering because everyone else
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This “baby Brunello” is no twaddling tot. It offers a compelling semblance of Brunello charm for half of the cost. Simple at first blush, bright
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In giving an account of the aesthetic value of wine, the most important factor to keep in mind is that wine is an everyday affair.
Budget Wine Review: Chateau Le Marin Bordeaux 2012
Where is it written that all wines must be happy? Grim and cynical can be interesting. Scents of barnyard and tire rubber reign over the
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