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In the never ending pursuit of a good $10 bottle of red, here is a worthy entry. It might take a sale price to get it there, but this is a solid bottle in the $10 range. Over the years we’ve had many wines from this family owned producer, and they are always good. Wine: Continue reading Solid $10 Bottle of Merlot from a Go To Winery https://www.redwineplease.com/superb-italian-red-from-the-valley-of-many-cellars/ 
Valpolicella, the “valley of many cellars”, is located in northeast Italy, just north of Verona. This is likely where the wine Romeo and Juliet drank came from, at least until their fabled, untimely end. The majority of the reds here are lighter due to the grape varieties, dominated by Corvina, Corvinone and Rhondinella, which tend Continue reading Superb Italian Red From the Valley of Many Cellars https://www.redwineplease.com/an-alternative-summer-white/ 
There are so many delicious white wines from around the world, so why not expand our horizons and try more of them? I can’t think of a good reason not to. We all have favorites, but it might just be your new favorite that is waiting out there. Here’s one to consider. Wine: 2022 Ostatu Continue reading An Alternative Summer White https://www.redwineplease.com/un-oaked-wines-from-ron-rubin-brands/ 
Over the past few years we’ve reviewed several vintages of Ron Rubin Brands’ wine. Ron makes wine in Sonoma County under several labels, including Ron Rubin, Pam’s Un-oaked and River Road. The wines are consistently rated for high value, showing crisp fruit and a smooth palate. Last year the 2020 River Road un-oaked Chardonnay took Continue reading Un-oaked Wines from Ron Rubin Brands https://www.redwineplease.com/off-to-northern-california-wine-country/ 
We’ll be heading out to Napa and Sonoma Valley soon for an extensive winery trip. Look for reviews of wines, wine tastings, accommodations as well as area restaurants. This is our first major wine trip since COVID hit, so we are excited. We’ll be doing lots of in depth winery articles over the next few Continue reading Off to Northern California Wine Country! https://www.redwineplease.com/excellent-value-everyday-sangiovese/ 
Here’s an everyday wine for a great price. This is made from Sangiovese and hails from Puglia in Italy. It’s not the most complex or memorable wine you’ll ever run across, but it comes at a great price and is perfect for an everyday red. Wine: 2018 Conti Torraiolo Sangiovese Winery Location: Puglia, Italy Tasted Continue reading Excellent Value Everyday Sangiovese https://www.redwineplease.com/wine-in-cans-convenient-options-for-summer/ 
Wine in cans is not unusual anymore, and you can find plenty of options at your local wine store. In general you should expect something drinkable and relatively inexpensive. This is not going to be Chateau Latour after all. That said, there is some very good juice that goes into cans, and you can’t argue Continue reading Wine in Cans – Convenient Options for Summer https://www.redwineplease.com/superb-2016-brunello-under-40/ 
2016 has been heralded by most in the wine review world as a vintage for the ages. Over the past few decades these types of descriptors have lost a little luster, as it seems like every few years there is another one declared. Maybe global warming has fundamentally changed the dynamics of the world’s vineyards Continue reading Superb 2016 Brunello Under $40 https://www.redwineplease.com/two-worlds-of-rioja/ 
Ahh, Rioja. One of the grand wines of the world, the best examples of this marvel from Spain age effortlessly for decades, gaining complexity and elegance. Actually, almost all good quality Rioja will do that, and the beauty is you do not have to spend a lot to get it. It is, easily, one of Continue reading Two Worlds of Rioja https://www.redwineplease.com/have-a-malbec-this-weekend-its-malbec-day/ Sunday, April 17th is Malbec World Day. It was started over a decade ago by Wines of Argentina to commemorate what is easily the most important grape to the Argentine wine industry. Malbec vineyards there comprise 70% of the total Malbec grown in the world. It was imported from Europe and it has thrived, to Continue reading Have a Malbec This Weekend – It’s Malbec World Day! |