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“The Three from Berri” – Stunning Barbera D’Alba!
The name “Trediberri”, meaning “three from Berri”, is a tribute to the three partners in the winery. Dark purple/magenta-colored, this 2023 Barbera D’Alba offers fruity notes of preserved blackberries, candied violets, and wet stone, and on the palate, it has a finessed, medium-bodied feel, with fresh acidity, juicy fruit, and a clean, fresh finish. It’s very…
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“The Dude” Has Arrived from Napa…
New Arrival! 🍷 Our 2021 red blend, sourced from multiple Napa Valley AVAs, is now available at Grappa Fine Wines & Spirits. 16 months in 42% new French oak. Tasting Notes: Black fruit, cassis, currants, cedar, tobacco, vanilla. Medium-full body, velvety texture, firm tannins, dark chocolate, toasted oak, baking spices. Vibrant acidity, long finish. Blend:…
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Just In – Savory Red from Chile!
J. Bouchon’s 2021 Canto Sur (95 Points – Decanter; 92 Points – Tim Atkin; 90 Points – Vinous) emanates from old dry-farmed vines in Chile’s Maule Valley. To preserve the wine’s delicious fruit, all of the grapes (a blend of 50% Carmenère, 25% País, 25% Carignan) were hand-harvested and fermented with native yeasts in concrete…
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New Arrival from Spain: Bodegas Dominio de Atauta
Bodegas Dominio de Atauta drinks from the tradition of a valley with more than five centuries of winemaking tradition and with extreme conditions, both due to the altitude at which it is located, as well as a climate with little rain and large temperature fluctuations. This wine has full-on aromas of blackberry, plum, black cherry…
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New Sparkling Arrival: AVINYO
An excellent value in sparkling wine from Spain, this Cava Brut – a Traditional Catalan sparkling wine made with méthode champénoise. 100% free run juice, aged 18 to 22 months before being disgorged. Tasting Notes: Bright white fruits combine with toast notes. On the palate the wine is fresh and vibrant.
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A Very Harmonious Vintage: “ZETA”
Zeta is Pegaso’s Cebreros village wine, produced from over 60-year-old, organically-farmed, bush-trained garnacha vines. It offers a vision of the clarity, harmony, and elegance of Cebreros garnacha, farmed by experienced hands. Produced with old-vine Garnacha on granite and schist soils from a healthy vintage. It’s a very harmonious vintage, expressive with bright red fruit and…
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New Arrival from Italy!
This unoaked, fruity and drinkable nebbiolo is meant to be an easy (yet not trivial) wine to share with friends during a nice and funny chat.Drink it slightly cold, maybe while sharing a platter of mixed charcuterie or with some lovely tajarin al ragù.
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Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines: Oddero Barolo
TOP 100 WINES of Wine Spectator! From Oddero: Brilliant garnet-red color. Unmistakable bouquet, very pleasant, intense yet ethereal, very persistent, at times spiced, with aromas of truffles, liquorice and dried flowers. A must try.
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New Arrival: Domaine Alain Chavy Bourgogne Chardonnay!
Alain Chavy, a revered winemaker in Burgundy, carries a family tradition that dates back generations. Opening with an enchanting nose of white flowers and citrusy notes. The palate enjoys a refreshing attack, as vibrant lemon and green apple flavors dance gracefully. A mid-palate of delicate creaminess and a hint of minerality add depth. The finish…
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Green Tea Shot Recipe
Green tea shots were introduced to use by a group of teachers from the Front Range. It was Sunday brunch. Green tea shots have precisely nothing to do with green tea, nor do they offer any of the alleged health benefits of green tea. Moreover, they are all together too tasty to be taken seriously,…