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focused on finding those wines that deliver great value to the wallet and the palate

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two tiered — one on the value end and another for those that I am expecting quite a bit more from...

recent tastings

2008 Domaine de la Fouquette Rosee d’Aurore

Price: $14.99 @ Vintage Wine & Spirits imported by Wine Agencies
What They Said:
Per K&L Wines “A lovely wine from a beautiful part of France, the 35-acre Domaine de la Fouquette sits at the heart of the Cotes de Provence appellation. This is an environmentally friendly estate that works without chemicals and hand harvests entirely. The [...]

July 8th, 2009 | Category: 2008, Domaine de la Fouquette, Pricey, Provence, Rose Blend, Vintage Wine & Spirits, Wine Agencies | 13 comments

2006 Kenwood California Rose Table Wine

Price: $3.99 @ Trader Joe’s
What They Said:
Per the winery well nothing…Please don’t click on the link unless you want to see the “Coming Soon” sign….not exactly blogger friendly. Shame on you Kenwood, are you listening, shame on you.
What I Think:
I’ve had many forgettable roses from Trader Joe’s this summer. Given the weather [...]

September 23rd, 2008 | Category: 2006, Buy It, California, Kenwood, Rose Blend, Trader Joe's Wine | Leave a comment