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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...

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2007 Epicuro Vermentino

Price: $4.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by D’Aquino Italian Imports
What They Said:
Per the bottle “Made only with Vermintino grape, this is a great wine with a straw yellow color and fruity, fragrant, well orchestrated aroma. The flavor is full, soft and rich. Perfect with pasta, unmatured cheeses, traditional dishes of fish or white [...]

October 21st, 2009 | Category: 12th Bottle, 2007, D'Aquino Italian Imports, Epicuro, Lazio, Trader Joe's Wine, Vermentino | 4 comments

2005 Bibi Graetz Casamatta Bianco

Price: $8.99 @ K&L Wines imported by Trilussa Wine Company
What They Said:
Per K&L Wines “With a super fragrant nose exploding with fresh nectarine, grassy notes, sage, rosemary and lime, this 100% Vermentino aged in stainless steel is crisp and refreshing, loaded with citrus and hints of peach. This is an outstanding effort at an [...]

February 22nd, 2008 | Category: 2005, Bibi Graetz, K&L Wines, Skip It, Trilussa Wine Company, Tuscany, Vermentino | Leave a comment