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The wines of Portugal represent some of hte best values on the planet. They’ve received a lot of press over the past 10 years or so, and are not the real sleepers they used to be. But still, values abound, from the Alentejo region in the south to the great estates along the Douro river, Continue reading Value Portuguese Red Blend from the Douro https://www.redwineplease.com/very-nice-bordeaux-blanc-for-15/ 
Dry white Bordeaux is frequently overlooked, and not what you would consider a crowd favorite. That’s generally because the crowd hasn’t really tried any. Bordeaux white wine can be delightful, and quite affordable. Made primarily with Sauvignon Blanc, you will find some with Semillon in the blend as well depending on the producer and the Continue reading Very Nice Bordeaux Blanc for $15 https://www.redwineplease.com/delicious-valpolicella-ripasso/ 
The red wines made from dried grapes in the Veneto region of Italy can be sublime. Amarone is the king, a rich, full bodied wine with berries everywhere in the good versions. Some can get a bit overripe and raisiny, but still very good. I just prefer the brighter fruit driven versions. A good Amarone Continue reading Delicious Valpolicella Ripasso https://www.redwineplease.com/delicious-summer-rose-the-little-sheep/ 
While Rosé is not our favorite style of wine, somehow we keep running into versions we like, or at least that I like. Maybe it’s time to change that overall impression. Here’s another good one. Wine: 2024 The Little Sheep Rosé Winery Location: Languedoc Region, France Tasted By: Neil & Cheri Date: May 2025 Tasting Continue reading Delicious Summer Rose – The Little Sheep https://www.redwineplease.com/simply-gorgeous-value-petite-sirah-from-south-africa/ 
Petite Sirah is a favorite of ours. Many versions are deep and brooding, almost black in color and filled with black plum flavors. The best keep a freshness to them, while still presenting a big, rich wine. It is not a widely planted grape, with California being the main area cultivating it. This wine is Continue reading Simply Gorgeous, Value Petite Sirah from South Africa https://www.redwineplease.com/elegant-mothers-day-brunch-in-rhinebeck-ny/ 
We were just in the Hudson Valley of New York this past Mother’s Day weekend visiting with two of the kids, and wandered between several small towns while staying at an Air B&B in Rhinebeck. The towns ranged from the very small Millbrook, to the medium sized Rhinebeck, to the much larger Hudson. There were Continue reading Elegant Mother’s Day Brunch in Rhinebeck, NY https://www.redwineplease.com/a-big-expressive-red-from-j-lohr/ 
Paso Robles in California is known for big reds, as well as other styles. The climate here promotes long hang time, high sugar and frequently high alcohol. Taming that into a wine that is still balanced and fruit forward is a challenge, but here is a wine that succeeds wonderfully. Wine: 2021 J. Lohr Pure Continue reading A Big, Expressive Red from J. Lohr https://www.redwineplease.com/a-rustic-chianti-classico-from-banfi/ 
Here’s a wine from a tried and true producer, Castello Banfi. They can generally be trusted to provide a good value and a quality wine no matter which Banfi bottle you open. This one is a Chianti from their Tuscan line, and let’s see how it holds up to the Banfi reputation. Wine: 2019 Banfi Continue reading A Rustic Chianti Classico from Banfi https://www.redwineplease.com/two-outstanding-reds-from-argentina-and-domaine-bousquet/ 
We’ve reviewed many wines from Domaine Bousquet over the past few years. Mendoza, in Argentina, is a world class wine producing area known widely for its quality and value. Standing at the feet of the Andes, this is a land of high altitude vineyards and low rainfall, lying in the rain shadow of the moutnains. Continue reading Two Outstanding Reds from Argentina and Domaine Bousquet https://www.redwineplease.com/a-twenty-year-old-bordeaux-still-going-strong/ 
As usual we opened some older and special bottles of wine this holiday season. A Brunello from 2000, a more recent Napa Cab, a really good Italian Merlot; all were vanquished. The best of the bunch however was probably the Bordeaux we popped on New Year’s eve. This was a beautiful wine, perfectly integrated and Continue reading A Twenty Year Old Bordeaux Still Going Strong |