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Frank's
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Under
development and in need of designer help
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my
friends simply couldn't wait, so here it is anyway
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Wine
is likely one the most diverse and hedonistic pleasures. With its
myriad of varietals and origins you'll find it hardly predictable
and often surprising. If
you like exploring new wines, this personal wine page is for you.
By sharing this information I hope to inspire and make it a bit
easier to find some of those great surprises out there. |
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There's
a wine for every occasion. You can pick your wine depending on the
mood you're in, the company you keep, what's left in the fridge,
illustrious wine buffs you hang out with, or that party you're off
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Best
buys |
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Here
are some everyday wines under $20 that offer great value and pleasure.
Off course I've only listed the ones that impressed me. |
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White |
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Varietal |
Winery |
Price |
Region,
Country |
| Jul
2004 |
Viognier |
Hugue
Le Juste, 2003 |
$12 |
Pays
D'oc, France |
| One
of the neatest white grapes, ripe, flamboyant, and French.
While 2002 was better, this one is great to start the evening
with. A steal, so run and get some quick. Drink at room temperature
to enjoy it to the full. Try it with some goat cheese. |
| Sep
2004 |
Pinot
Blanc |
Lake
Breeze, 2002 |
$15 |
Naramata,
Okanagan, Canada |
| Simply
a great Pinot Blanc that you have to try, because it is rare
to find such a great example. Excellent with shellfish or
anti-pasto. |
| Sep
2004 |
Riesling |
Lang |
$13 |
Naramata,
Okanagan, Canada |
| The
last time I had a BC Riesling this fun was St Hubertus 1998.
It's tropical fruit nose will wow you, so succulent it will
make you drule. |
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Red |
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Tasted
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Varietal
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Winery
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Price
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Region,
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| Dec
2004 |
Merlot |
Jackson
Triggs, 2001 |
$16
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Okanagan,
Canada |
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| Dec
2004 |
Cabernet
Carmenere |
Trivento,
2002 |
$13
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Argentina |
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| Dec
2004 |
Syrah |
Trivento,
2002 |
$12
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Argentina |
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Syrah that beats the %@*& out of Australian Shiraz at
a better price. Go get some and don't tell anybody what you
paid for it. They won't believe you anyway. |
| Nov
2004 |
Carmenere |
Cremachi
Furlotti, 2002 |
$17
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Chile |
| An
amazingly elegant with great nose and concentration, not your
typical Carmenere so don't miss it, it's hard to top this
one and its price. |
| Nov
2004 |
Cabernet
Merlot |
Mission
Hill Five Vineyards, 2002 |
$16
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Okanagan,
Canada |
| I
have been disppointed by the quality of their wines for a
while, but this one is outstanding and great value. |
| Sep
2004 |
Cabernet
Franc |
Sumac
Ridge, 2002 |
$16
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Summerland , Okanagan, Canada |
| Cab
Franc is one of my favorite grapes. Elegant, fragrant, fresh
acidity, cedar box, elegant yet young tanins, will mellow,
but is great now. |
| Sep
2004 |
Merlot |
Township
7 |
$18
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Naramata,
Okanagan, Canada |
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2004 |
Cabernet
Sauvignon |
Township
7 |
$18
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Naramata,
Okanagan, Canada |
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2004 |
Cabernet
Sauvignon |
Trio |
$16
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Chile |
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| Jul
2004 |
Cabernet
Sauvignon |
Caseliero
del Diablo |
$13
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Chile |
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2004 |
Pinot
Noir |
Gehringer
Brothers |
$14
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Osoyoos,
Okanagan, Canada |
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2004 |
Pinot
Noir |
Cartlidge
& Browne, 2003 |
$18
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California |
| I
have only seen the 2002 in BC, forget about that and wait
till 2003 comes in, lots of fun, very elegant |
| Jul
2004 |
Gamay |
Domaine
Chaberton |
$16
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Langley,
Canada |
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Best
of the Bench - Naramata, Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada, September
2004 |
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Back
from a little outing to the Okanagan. Stayed at a Naramata B&B
to for some R&R and just found enough time to visit the local
wineries and get a taste for what's new.
Hillside
Gewurztraminer, Cabernet Franc, are great buys. Muscat Ottonel is
enjoyable and well made and a must try. Mosaic is a nice meritage,
but an investment at $30.
Lang
Riesling is simply amazing, lots of fun and a real steal.
La Frenz
Always great, but timing is everything here. Too early or too late
and you'll miss the chance to taste an other great varietal. Alexandria
is a great blend of Muscat. The Montage is a very pleasant play
on a meritage blend with Pinot Noir in the place of Cabernet Franc.
Township 7
Consistently delivers well made wines. They just released the 2002
Merlot and Cabernet, as well as Semillon. Ready to drink now, but
may worth a bottle age experiment.
Lake Breeze
Known for their excellent Pinot Blanc |
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Old
Wine Tasting Events |
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Sherry
Seminar 2003 Gismondi's
article on Sherry |
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Sherry
Seminar 2002 Tasting Review
by Tim Pawsey |
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Links
of interest
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Other
Tips |
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Gismondi |
Looking
for a book on wine, try the Book Warehouse and get it half price.
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South
World Wine Society |
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Sherry |
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(c) Crush Marketing 2004 |
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http://www.phlocreative.com/H264_test/ |
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