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Archive for September, 2006


September 2006 - Good Cheap Wine Online Deal Alert:

Columbia Crest Shiraz Grand Estates ‘02

Good Cheap Red Wine
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The ‘02 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Shiraz is very fruity, youthful and packed with brambly berry flavors; this racy, snappy effort shows surprising depth and weight.

Company: Columbia Crest Winery
Vintage: 2002
Type: Shiraz
Region: Columbia Valley, WA, USA
Ratings: Best Buy: 90 points
Price: $9.99

September 2006 - Good Cheap Wine Online Deal Alert:

Beringer Chardonnay Napa ‘04

Good Cheap White Wine
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Full of fine core fruit flavors, the stand-up ‘04 Beringer Napa Valley Chardonnay is a well-focused wine; nice weight on the palate makes it excellent with grilled chicken.

Company: Beringer Vineyards
Vintage: 2004
Type: Chardonnay
Region: Napa Valley, CA, USA
Ratings: Wilfred Wong: 90 points
Price: $13.99

September 2006 - Good Cheap Wine Online Deal Alert:

Ca’ del Solo Big House Red ‘04

Good Cheap Red Wine
Made mostly from Carignane, Petite Sirah and Sangiovese, the ‘04 Big House Red is really good; ripe fruit with leaness, acidity, elegance and structure.

Company: Ca’ del Solo
Vintage: 2004
Region: CA, USA
Ratings: Wine Enthusiast & Best Buy: 90 points
Price: $8.99

September 2006 - Good Cheap Wine Online Deal Alert:

Columbia Crest Merlot Grand Estates ‘03

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The ‘03 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot is supple, ripe, and seductive, a plush wine with gorgeous plum, blackberry, currant, and hints of exotic spice; gorgeous finish.

Company: Columbia Crest Winery
Vintage: 2003
Type: Merlot
Region: Columbia Valley, WA, USA
Ratings: Wine Spectator: 90 points
Price: $8.99