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Top Ten Merlot Wine
The best made Merlot ever are in this list. Here are the top ten. 1. Leonetti Merlot Washington, 1992. Leonetti is the top of the pops with its use of Mediterranean fruit, currant, oak, and cherry. It is priced at an economic $25.00. Wine Spectator Rating: 96/100.2. Paloma Merlot Spring Mountain District, 2001. One of the most expensive in the list at $210.66, it is distinct and rich with its flav... [Read More]
Pinot Noir Recommendations Under $60
The best Pinot Noir need not be expensive. One could go far with $60 in your pocket. Here are the ten best. Information is in order from name of wine, winery, location of vineyard, and vintage. 1. Kosta Browne, Sonoma Coast, Kanzler Vineyard. 2004.2. W.H. Smith Wines, Sonoma Coast, Maritime Vineyard. 2003.3. Williams Selyem, Russian River Valley, Rochioli Vineyard. 1992.4. DomaineAlfred, Edna Vall... [Read More]
Merlot Recommendations Under $10
Looking for fancy but inexpensive Merlot? Here is a list of the best Merlot below $10. Information is in this order: name of wine, winery, vintage. 1. Shafer Merlot, Napa Valley, 19832. Clos du Bois Merlot, Sonoma County, 19853. Round Hill Merlot, Napa Valley, 19834. Whitehall Lane Merlot, Knights Valley, 19825. Franciscan Merlot, Napa Valley, 19816. Estate Baccala Merlot, Napa Valley, 19817. Fran... [Read More]
J. Lohr 2005 Estates South Ridge Syrah
The 2005 Estates South Ridge Syrah from J Lohr is one of those quality Syrah wines that you wouldn't think you can afford. This excellent selection of a wine is grown on the chalky clay soils of the South Ridge, Paso Robles vineyards. This exquisite blend of Syrah wine is considered characteristically strong and dense. Its flavor is reminiscent of blackberry and plum fruit with hints of cherry. Hi... [Read More]
2005 Cline Cellars Syrah Cool Climate Sonoma Coast
It seems that wine from the California vineyards have steadily been enjoying their own distinguished run at the top of wine lists. One of them is Cline Cellars Syrah 2000. This excellent brand of red wine comes from the Cline's vineyards down the fertile hills and plains of Sonoma Valley which has become known for its harvests of grape varietals that find their way into some of the California's be... [Read More]
Qupe Syrah Central Coast
In the past, seldom can one enjoy good quality wine at a price that would be heavy on one's pocket. But with the popularity of wines coming from the vineyards of sunny California, most wine lovers may have the chance to enjoy some of the best wine experiences that were once only reserved for kings. Okay, that may be going a bit overboard, but California's wines have certainly gone a long way into ... [Read More]
Great Bordeaux Wines
A lot of Bordeaux wines will be available to the market at around Spring and Summer of 2008, featuring new varieties and new vintages. Here are some of the Bordeaux wines that top wine reviewers say are worth the wait and the money (they don't come cheap, you know). Chateau Pavie 2005 - Chateau Pavie has been a consistent favorite among wine enthusiasts and wine reviewers alike. The 2005 vint... [Read More]
Bordeaux Wine Classifications
The Bordeaux region in France is only the second largest wine-growing area in the world but the wine it produces is known as the best in the world. With 284,320 acres of wine producing lands, more than 700 million bottles of Bordeaux wine are being produced annually. With the sheer volume of production, it is only natural that more than 50 appellations of Bordeaux wine came to be born. However, cl... [Read More]
Most Expensive Wine in the World
Auction houses make interesting venues to look for the world's most expensive wines. The world's most expensive wines consist of several rare and very old wines that may not even be drinkable at all. Instead, such wines are being sought after by collectors by the piece of history and nostalgia that they bring with them. Such wines become more of a memorabilia instead of being praised for its conte... [Read More]
World's Most Expensive Bottle of Wine
Giving the honor for what should be considered as the world's most expensive wine may not be as easy as one would think. There are certain factors that need to be determined before any bottle of wine may be considered for the title. Of, course there are a couple or even more that may benefit being called as the world's most expensive wine, but this might depend on what certain wine experts have in... [Read More]