…first sip. Rich and concentrated, on the palate, this delicious wine is an obvious companion for a great meal. Pair with your favorite meat pasta or a herb-roasted chicken. Enjoy this wine now, but be sure to cellar a few bottles for the next 5 to 7 years.
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The location of the Beringer Vineyards as well as their tasting room can be seen in this satellite photo .
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…treat. This wine is bright and juicy, making it an easy and obvious companion for most meals. We really enjoyed ours with a spicy chorizo paella dish. Enjoy this 2009 Twisted Oak Graciano now, or cellar for the next few years. Just don't miss out!
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The approximate location of the Twisted Oak Winery can be seen in this satellite photo .
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…there anything else you'd like to share with our readers?
ERNIE: Make sure to share the wine with someone you enjoy, the experience will be one worth remembering
RED: Thank you so much for your time. We learned a lot about you - and your wine. Keep up the great work, we are big fans!
Wine Spies Vineyard Check:
The location of the Hagafen Cellars Estate vineyards and winery can be seen in this satellite photo .
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…Cheers!
RED: Thank you so much for your time. We learned a lot about you - and your wine. Keep up the great work, we are big fans!
Wine Spies Vineyard Check:
Vitus Napa Valley can be tasted at the tasting room of our friends at Napa's Bourassa Vineyards , the location of which can be seen in this satellite photo . Be sure to mention you are a wine spy when visiting
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…SEPS : Wine shared is wine enjoyed.
RED: Thank you so much for your time. We learned a lot about you - and your wine. Keep up the great work, we are big fans!
Wine Spies Vineyard Check:
The approximate location of the Seps Estate Vineyards can be seen in this satellite photo .
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The approximate location of the WINERY can be seen in this satellite photo .
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…fruit, tempered by leather, spice, bramble and a fine minerality. Enjoy this wine now, but be sure to lay a few bottles down for the next decade or more. Pair this exceptionally food-friendly wine with a grilled steak or a herb roasted chicken.
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…than prior vintages, making it exceptionally easy to drink. Our tasting panel found itself spending a long time with this wine, discussing it and witnessing its evolution, allowing it to transform and open up as it warmed. Pair this beautiful wine with a mustard rubbed pork tenderloin with fresh baby spinach salad with mandarin slices and fresh red onion.
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The location of the Grgich Hills Estate can be seen in this satellite photo .
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…in general?
DOUG: With an empty glass!...and an open mind.
RED: Is there anything else you'd like to share with our readers?
DOUG: Cheers!
RED: Well said... Thank you so much for your time. We learned a lot about you - and your wine. Keep up the great work, we are big fans!
Wine Spies Vineyard Check:
The approximate location of the Peters Family Winery can be seen in this satellite photo .
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…around. People are usually introduced to wines by others, i.e. not of their own choosing. One should start to establish a reference point of what they like and build a preference matrix as they try more wines.
RED: Thank you so much for your time. We learned a lot about you - and your wine. Keep up the great work, we are big fans!
Wine Spies Vineyard Check:
The location of the Titus Vineyards can be seen in this satellite photo .
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JEFF: The next time you enjoy a glass of wine or a bite of food, try to remember to honor the farmer that produced it for you. Cheers!
RED: Thank you so much for your time. We learned a lot about you - and your wine. Keep up the great work, we are big fans!
Wine Spies Vineyard Check:
The location of the James Family Cellars can be seen in this satellite photo .
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