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Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserva, Casa del Rio Verde, Valle de Colchagua, Chile, 2008, "Aged 6 months in French oak barrels"

White Burgundy, Vielles Vignes, Alain & Christiane Patriarche, Meursault, Cote-d'Or, France, 2006 "Grand Vin de Bourgogne"

Cristalino Cava, Spain, (We KNOW we like this one)

Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, CA, 2008. $9 @ CostCo.

Different than our usual happiness, but very, very nice.

In between bottles, I forget how much I love 7 Deadly Zins by Michael and David Phelps from Lodi, California.

It is just perfect.

Nicholas Feuillatte Brut, Chouilly, Epernay, France, Pasternak Wine Imports, Wedding present.

Yum.

Medalla Real, D.O. Colchagua Valley, Chile We can't remember where we got it, so don't remember the price.

It's pretty solid. Not a "cocktail wine". Strong body, medium tannins, slight pepper.

Spring Seed Wine Co., McLauren Vale , Australia, 2008, Organic, $14 @ WSM.

THIS is my favorite shiraz.

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I went to Whole Foods in Chapel Hill to see if they have gotten Arboleda Chardonnay in yet. They carry Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon and I told the wine buyer that if they'd get the chardonnay, I could guarantee sales. Alternatively, I meant to get a bottle of the red, but it wasn't Pinot Noir and Chuck hasn't been into Cab lately, so I skipped it ( Read more... )

Old vine Zinfandel, California, <$10 at CostCo. Very, very nice. Mild spice in the nose, plummy, worked with spinach ravioli, would be nice with a steak.

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