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A Bit of Personal History

Written By: Romany Reagan on Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Before we get too intimate, allow me to introduce myself.

Hello fellow oenophiles - welcome to my column! My name is Romany, I live in NYC & I like to drink wine. A lot. So right there we have something in common. It has been a rather crazy past few months for me, embarking on the world of wine took me out of the city to northern California, from Davis, to Napa, to San Francisco - & now back...read more
 

Cabernet Sauvignon Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 5, 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most popular and widely planted red grapes in the world. And depending on where it is grown and the winemaking techniques used in its production, Cabernet Sauvignon can range from the spicy and darkly fruity varietal version made famous in California's Napa Valley to the subtly flavored and finely nuanced...read more
 

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Cabernet Franc Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 5, 2006
Cabernet Franc is one of the three main blending grapes in Bordeaux, which is often considered the worlds greatest wine (the other two blending grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with supporting roles played by Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Carmenere). Along with the white grape Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc is one of the parent varieties...read more
 

Shiraz / Syrah Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 5, 2006
In France, Syrah is the classic variety of the Rhone region, in the south of which it is blended with Grenache and Mourvedre and in the north of which it is the primary variety in the famed and highly respected wines of, among other appellations, Crozes-Hermitage. In its Old World incarnation, younger Syrah is generally rich and spicy, but as...read more
 

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Chenin Blanc Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Chenin Blanc is a white grape variety native to the Loire region of France whose success around the world is famous. In France, it is used in the wines of Anjou, Saumur, Vouvray, and Bonnezeaux. Chenin Blanc itself tends to be somewhat redolent of honey and flowers, though the intensity of these flavors depends, to a great extent, on where it...read more
 

United States Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
In the last 30 years, the United States has emerged as one of the single most important wine-producing countries in the world. This is a result of both the maturation of the American wine industry and the evolution of the American palate, which now more than ever demands high-quality wines at a fair price.

From the picture-perfect vineyards of...

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California Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
California is the single most well-known wine producing state in the country. From the Cabernet Sauvignons of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys to the Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs of Carneros, to the world-renowned wines of Paso Robles, Carneros, and the Russian River Valley, there is seemingly no wine that California vintners cannot make. In fact,...read more
 

Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley Wines

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Napa and Sonoma are America's answer to the great wine regions of the world: The variety of grapes that are grown there, and the quality of wine that results, can and do rival those of any region in the world. From the blockbuster Cabernet Sauvignons and Zinfandels to the famously full-bodied Chardonnays to the elegant Pinot Noirs, there is...read more
 

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New York Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
New York State produces some of the most interesting wines in America, and it is only for reasons of fashion and assumption that it is not as popular as some of the country's more traditional wine-producing states like California or Oregon. The truth, however, is that New York grows a wider range of grape varieties than any other state in...read more
 

2004 Kongsgaard Chardonnay

Written By: Michael Zimberg on Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Pale golden. Bright lemon and toasted brioche. Very long and full. Outstanding balance and sheer power. Sleek. Unbelievable full mouthfeel. Pure and sweet. Very expensive. But worth it. One of the top 4 California Chardonnay producers, along with Aubert, Kistler, and Marcassin. Mikey's Grade

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