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Wine Valentine
Tasted
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![2014 Cobbieres
Gerard-Bertand Winery](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7f0b7c_ee99a74bd5664b08bd56cc0a6015decc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/7f0b7c_ee99a74bd5664b08bd56cc0a6015decc~mv2.webp)
2014 Cobbieres Gerard-Bertand Winery
French winemakers do so many different applications to their wines. In this triune blend, they tossed in a favored grape: mourvedre. This...
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2017 Rose Miraval Vineyard
For this Thanksgiving, we wanted a different wine to serve with the Turkey and stuff. Switching from traditional white, we went with a...
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2013 Sangiovese Seghesio Vineyards
This Sangiovese was a learning experience, because I was unaware that California grew and produced Chianti wines. When I think of...
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Kendall-Jackson Winery](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7f0b7c_bb56cde5739d450d832b808a11b7ec19~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/7f0b7c_bb56cde5739d450d832b808a11b7ec19~mv2.webp)
2017 Rose Kendall-Jackson Winery
Kendall-Jackson: That label was one solid choice for a reliable Chardonnay. This is the first 2017 K.J. tasting. But this Rose was very...
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2015 Durif, Shiraz, Grenache with Sauvignon Blanc McLaren Vale Vineyards
What is a Durif grape and where is it grown? Leave it to the Australians for intrigue The Durif is a red grape that U.S. grape growers...
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2015 7 Moons Red Blend
Is "Grocery Store Wine" a category, yet? I will guess most wine drinkers spend less than $15 a bottle at the grocery store where they...
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