2017 Cristia Ventoux Rouge Ventoux, France

The Rhône Valley in France is a veritable treasure trove of wine. There’s truly something here for every wine lover, whether it’s a stately Châteauneuf-du-Pape red, or just an inexpensive, yet beautifully crafted regional wine.    Cristia is one of the hidden gems of the region: The Ventoux. The Ventoux AOC is a gorgeous region,…

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2017 Bellula Pinot Noir Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Smooth and Silky Pinot Noir Ultra-Bargain I’m on a permanent and relentless search for good quality Pinot Noir that I can offer to my customers at a reasonable price. Sounds easy right? The reality is that year after year, finding this elusive elixir proves to be a tremendously difficult task. Here at the shop we…

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2014 Bricco dei Tati Barbera Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Unbeatable Barbera Deal We’ve been on a roll lately with some terrific Italian reds that are amazing bargains considering the quality involved.  They’re certainly a reminder that you don’t have to spend a bundle in order to get a super tasty wine made by a quality-driven producer. This lovely Barbera comes from a family dedicated…

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2017 Raphaël Midoir Touraine Chémery, Middle Loire Valley, France

Best-Buy stand-in for Sancerre! There are plenty of famous properties in the wine world that command a tremendous amount of respect thanks to the magical combination of location and winemaking talent.  Unfortunately, their wines always command a tremendous price tag as well.  So, what happens if we widen our target and explore the adjacent areas…

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