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Wine Valentine
Tasted
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![2014 Old Vine Zinfandel Brazin Vineyards](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7f0b7c_3f8033b5da36449fb181d196be53fca2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/7f0b7c_3f8033b5da36449fb181d196be53fca2~mv2.webp)
2014 Old Vine Zinfandel Brazin Vineyards
The winery’s tasting notes these vines were “un-trellised” but grown in Brazilian style. Being curious, I went to their web site, and...
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2016 Albarino Boge das La Cana
I’ve read about Spain’s very fruity white grape, Albarino. So, I got on my bicycle and pedaled over to Northern Spain. Bought a bottle &...
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![2014 Gerasuola Di Vittoria Classico
Azienda Agricola COS/ bottlers](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7f0b7c_70a28710f24f40629dc1260bbff7e68b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/7f0b7c_70a28710f24f40629dc1260bbff7e68b~mv2.webp)
2014 Gerasuola Di Vittoria Classico Azienda Agricola COS/ bottlers
Act one, scene one: Wine has its own unique adventures. When dining at our favorite Kansas City Italian restaurant, I requested our bar...
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Francis Ford Coppola Winery](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7f0b7c_52158b90a7e640a09a88f61690792f25~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/7f0b7c_52158b90a7e640a09a88f61690792f25~mv2.webp)
2015 Merlot Francis Ford Coppola Winery
The label read “Enchanting Merlot” from the Wizard of Oz. I’m guessing its painted label advertisement meant it as a collectable. ...
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Peirano Estate](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7f0b7c_c9c8e220d57f4412b29e428f97354d02~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/7f0b7c_c9c8e220d57f4412b29e428f97354d02~mv2.webp)
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon blend Peirano Estate
I got this bottle off its shelf, because of its label, and its title. It had an etching of a female figure called “The Other”. Its...
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2015 Claret Francis Coppola Winery
I found this Claret bottle draped with golden netting. I bought it, because I don’t recall ever drinking a Claret. I started opening it...
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2015 Malbec Dona Paula
Be suspicious of braggers. The 2015 Dona Paila Malbec had a swagger on the shelf. A dark copper foil with "DP" embossed monagram on the...
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