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Viognier Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Viognier is a white-wine producing grape on the rise. In the past 10 to 15 years, Viognier varietal wines have grown in popularity among both connoisseurs and casual wine drinker alike. This is likely due to its rich golden color, relatively high alcohol, and fascinating aromas of flowers and apricot. Indeed, if ever there were a crowd-pleasing...read more
 

2006 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc

Written By: Michael Zimberg on Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Made in a dense new world style. There's a peachy mineral nose. This is plump, lush, hearty, tasty wine that would go with almost any food. Medium to full bodied, satin smooth and oily. Fun label too. I'm digging it. I get some green pair and very long finish. Then as it warms in the glass, some well integrated oak appears along with...read more
 

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2006 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc

Written By: Michael Zimberg on Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Made in a dense new world style. There's a peachy mineral nose. This is plump, lush, hearty, tasty wine that would go with almost any food. Medium to full bodied, satin smooth and oily. Fun label too. I'm digging it. I get some green pair and very long finish. Then as it warms in the glass, some well integrated oak appears along with...read more
 

Spanish Rioja Wines Video Transcript

Written By: ClassicWines.com Team on Monday, December 4, 2006

Brian Freedman: Welcome to the Classic Wines Minute brought to you by ClassicWines.com; I am Brian Freedman. Now, today we’re going to be tasting two Riojas both from 2004, both from the $10 to $11 price range and both readily available in your local wine shop.

So, the question for today’s tasting is this; “Is there that big a difference between...

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2005 Bodegas El Nido Jumilla Clio

Written By: Michael Zimberg on Friday, April 11, 2008

This is the mid-level wine from Bodegas El Nido. The color is an inky, dense ruby. It is certainly not shy. The aromas are quite powerful, with gobs of new oak, tar, and over-ripe plums. It is dense and heavy like a sledge hammer on the palate, with a mass of alcohol, candied fruits, and smooth tannins. In its fruit, there's a new world...read more
 

2005 Bodegas El Nido Jumilla Clio

Written By: Michael Zimberg on Friday, April 11, 2008

This is the mid-level wine from Bodegas El Nido. The color is an inky, dense ruby. It is certainly not shy. The aromas are quite powerful, with gobs of new oak, tar, and over-ripe plums. It is dense and heavy like a sledge hammer on the palate, with a mass of alcohol, candied fruits, and smooth tannins. In its fruit, there's a new world...read more
 

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