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I recently had a chance to talk with Nova Perrill, the winemaker at Foppiano Vineyards in Sonoma Valley. Foppiano has been continuously operating for 125 years, owned and managed by the same family. It all began when Giovanni Foppiano bought Riverside Farms in 1896, and continued to make bulk wine right up to Prohibition in Continue reading Interview with Nova Perrill from Foppiano Vineyards in Sonoma – and Some Great Wines! http://www.redwineplease.com/two-recommended-white-wine-values/ 
Below are two recommended white wines. They both provide a smooth but crisp and fresh drinking experience, and will be perfect companions to fish, shellfish or lighter chicken dishes. Neither will put a big hurt on your bank account. Here they are: Wine: 2019 Mud House Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Winery Location: Marlborough, New Zealand Tasted Continue reading Two Recommended White Wine Values http://www.redwineplease.com/super-value-sparkler-from-domaine-bousquet/ 
While this is a little late for the recent New Year’s Eve celebrations, there are certainly more occasions for celebration coming up. It could be a birthday, an anniversary, a romantic evening or maybe Valentine’s day? Whatever it happens to be, this sparkling wine is a great value to consider. Wine: Domaine Bousquet Sparkling Rosé Continue reading Super Value Sparkler from Domaine Bousquet http://www.redwineplease.com/top-20-wines-of-2020/ 
It’s the end of December, and this has been one crazy year. While the pandemic rages on, so does the fight against it. We push forward, looking ahead to better times. Along the way we have still managed to discover many new wines, and now it is time to talk about some of the best. Continue reading Top 20 Wines of 2020 http://www.redwineplease.com/from-washington-state-to-australia-for-two-quality-red-wine-values/ 
Let’s talk about two red wines we tasted recently, one from Washington State and one from Australia. Both provide serious value for the price. Wine: 2015 Gordon Estate Syrah Winery Location: Columbia Valley, WA Tasted By: Neil & Cheri Date: December 2020 Tasting Notes: The wine is a dark purple red in color. The nose Continue reading From Washington State to Australia for Two Quality Red Wine Values http://www.redwineplease.com/excellent-and-affordable-cabernet-for-the-holiday-season/ 
With Christmas up next week, here is a really good Cabernet for a very reasonable price. This will hold up to whatever type of holiday gathering you are planning in this upside down year. Buy a case and share! It’s from a dependable, go to winemaker and producer who pushes the boundaries a bit, but Continue reading Excellent and Affordable Cabernet for the Holiday Season http://www.redwineplease.com/outrageous-value-in-california-cabernet/ 
Here is a wine that is just a flat out great value. It drinks like a $50 Cab. It costs half of that. No further introduction needed. Wine: 2017 Outlot Cabernet Sauvignon Winery Location: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County Tasted By: Neil & Cheri Date: November 2020 Tasting Notes: Dark, deep ruby in color, with Continue reading Outrageous Value in California Cabernet http://www.redwineplease.com/beautiful-2015-bordeaux-great-christmas-wine/ 
Great Bordeaux vintages are one of our favorite things. They age effortlessly, get better with time and are just wide rivers of fruit with complex nuances. We popped a 2002 Magrez-Tivoli for Thanksgiving, and it was wonderful. This week we opened a 2015 gem, and it is worth talking about. Wine: 2015 Clos de Sarpe Continue reading Beautiful 2015 Bordeaux – Great Christmas Wine! http://www.redwineplease.com/marvelous-malbec-from-bodegas-bianchi-in-mendoza/ 
Malbec is a somewhat misunderstood wine grape. It is very popular, and most people would say they have tried it. Many more serious wine lovers might not list it among their favorites, however. The average Malbec on the market might have good fruit, and is likely a good wine, but some can finish with a Continue reading Marvelous Malbec from Bodegas Bianchi in Mendoza http://www.redwineplease.com/excellent-reds-from-mendoza-and-domaine-bousquet/ 
Domaine Bousquet makes wine in the foothills of the Andes, at high altitude with estate grapes from their vineyards in Tupungato, in the Uco Valley of Mendoza. The vineyards sit at 4000 feet above sea level. This is the premier wine area of Argentina. Domaine Bousquet makes many different wines, and you can see them Continue reading Excellent Reds from Mendoza, and Domaine Bousquet |