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Gonzalez Byass is a fifth generation, family owned business which has a collection of wineries spread across Spain’s heralded wine regions. These include Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Rueda and many others. They also represent a group of international wineries. We’ve got examples of both in for review, so let’s see what’s in the bottle. 2018 Continue reading Summer Wines from Gonzalez Byass http://www.redwineplease.com/two-amazing-reds-from-3-rings-in-the-barossa-valley/ 
We’ve frequently said how one of the best things about wine is finding that gem, the wine that drinks far, far above it’s price point. They are always out there, and everyone runs across a few here and there, but even among the gems there are the diamonds. When you find one of these it’s Continue reading Two Amazing Reds From 3 Rings in the Barossa Valley http://www.redwineplease.com/modern-style-amarone-from-famiglia-pasqua/ 
Famiglia Pasqua has been making wine in the Veneto region of Italy since 1925. In recent years the direction of the winery has been more and more influenced by brothers Allesandro and Ricardo. New wines which don’t necessarily follow the strict rules of winemaking in the region, with a flair for inventive names and labels, Continue reading Modern Style Amarone from Famiglia Pasqua http://www.redwineplease.com/virtual-tasting-this-friday-may-22-slovenian-sauvignonasse/ 
Laureate Importers and Klet Brda Winery will be conducting another wine tasting virtually with their winemaker, Darinko, this Friday May 22, 2020 at 2pm EST. Sauvignonasse will be one of the wines featured. Here is the link for the tasting. https://bit.ly/2LiveWineTastingUSA Remember, the link description says 2pm EST, and that is the correct Continue reading Virtual Tasting This Friday, May 22 – Slovenian Sauvignonasse! http://www.redwineplease.com/value-red-from-the-southern-rhone/ 
Here is yet another great value wine from Ferraton Père & Fils. We can honestly say that every wine we have reviewed from them over the past three vintages has been excellent, and consistency is an absolute hallmark of this producer. Excellent wines, great price points and unbeatable values. If you want a good, solid Continue reading Value Red from the Southern Rhone http://www.redwineplease.com/smith-madrone-wines-to-thine-own-self-be-true/ 
Stuart Smith founded Smith-Madrone Winery in 1971, high up on Spring Mountain in the Napa Valley. All of Stuart’s wines are made from estate grapes, farmed and picked in the winery’s high altitude vineyards. Back in 1971 most of the activity in Napa was on the Valley floor, and Smith-Madrone became somewhat of a pioneer Continue reading Smith-Madrone Wines: “To Thine Own Self be True” http://www.redwineplease.com/new-classic-from-an-old-icon-inglenook-cabernet-sauvignon/ 
Back in the early days of Napa Valley, when the industry was growing and just staring to gain attention, Inglenook was a name to remember. It became one of the iconic brands, making great wine along with the other relatively new upstarts. While some retained their positions, and strengthened them over the years, others unfortunately Continue reading New Classic from an Old Icon – Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon http://www.redwineplease.com/world-class-red-blend-from-argentina/ 
They make some pretty amazing red wines in Argentina, especially in Mendoza and the Uco Valley. This is one to take note of, and while it is a bit young right now, it will be absolutely stunning in a few years. Wine: 2015 Felipe Staiti Vertigo Winery Location: Mendoza, Argentina Tasted By: Neil & Cheri Continue reading World Class Red Blend from Argentina http://www.redwineplease.com/delicious-syrah-from-the-northern-rhone/ 
Ferraton Père & Fils makes a variety of wines in the Rhone Valley, from Côtes du Rhône in the south to Hermitage in the north. We have reviewed several of their wines over the past few years, and have found them excellent. Here we have the latest vintage of their La Matinière Crozes-Hermitage. Based on Continue reading Delicious Syrah from the Northern Rhone http://www.redwineplease.com/affordable-high-value-red-from-abruzzo-italy/ 
It’s easy to get a bit confused by Montepulciano, especially when it comes to wine. The Montepulciano name refers to a town in Tuscany, which does make the very excellent Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, primarily using the Sangiovese grape. On the eastern side of central Italy is the region of Abruzzo, where they grow the Continue reading Affordable, High Value Red from Abruzzo, Italy |