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Some people write poetry, I sip it. Engineer by the day based in VA who writes, blogs, & tweets about the enjoyment of wine. Find me at myvinespot@yahoo.com…

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Markus Wine Co. 2015 ‘Zeitlos’ Syrah Wine Reviews, Wine And Spirits, Earth Tones, Wine Rack, Vineyard, Drinks, Bottle, Discount Wine, Drinking

Wine And Spirits

Markus Wine Co. 2015 ‘Zeitlos’ Syrah

Illahe Vineyards 2016 Estate Pinot Noir Pinot Noir Wine, Wine Brands, Beverages

Pinot Noir Wine

Illahe Vineyards 2016 Estate Pinot Noir

Stinson Vineyards 2016 Cabernet Franc Red Wine, Alcoholic Drinks, Glass, Drinkware, Corning Glass, Liquor Drinks

Alcoholic Drinks

Stinson Vineyards 2016 Cabernet Franc

Maior de Mendoza 2015 Fulget Albariño (SRP $11): Rías Baixas not only grows deliciously refreshing wines made from the Albariño variety, but women have equal footing in the region’s winemaking industry. I believe at least 50% of the ..... Mendoza, Wine Making, White Wine, Wines, Holiday Decor, Blog, White Wines

Maior de Mendoza 2015 Fulget Albariño (SRP $11): Rías Baixas not only grows deliciously refreshing wines made from the Albariño variety, but women have equal footing in the region’s winemaking industry. I believe at least 50% of the .....

Alpha Estate 2015 Turtles Vineyard Malagouzia (SRP $18.99): Malagouzia (or Malagousia) is a white grape native to Greece. Several decades ago, this lesser-known variety was nearly extinct. Today, it is planted throughout the vineyards of ... Dry White Wine, Extinct, Turtles, Greece, Alternative

Alpha Estate 2015 Turtles Vineyard Malagouzia (SRP $18.99): Malagouzia (or Malagousia) is a white grape native to Greece. Several decades ago, this lesser-known variety was nearly extinct. Today, it is planted throughout the vineyards of ...

Tercero Wines 2013 Santa Ynez Valley Grenache Blanc (SRP $25): This gem comes from winemaker Larry Schaffer of Tercero Wines in Los Olivos, California. Mr. Schaffer’s passion and specialty is crafting Rhone-inspired wines. Don’t let the screw cap enclosure on Larry's red and white wines fool you – these wines are built ,,,, Santa Ynez Valley, Larry, Red And White, Gem, Crafting, Passion, California

Santa Ynez Valley

Tercero Wines 2013 Santa Ynez Valley Grenache Blanc (SRP $25): This gem comes from winemaker Larry Schaffer of Tercero Wines in Los Olivos, California. Mr. Schaffer’s passion and specialty is crafting Rhone-inspired wines. Don’t let the screw cap enclosure on Larry's red and white wines fool you – these wines are built ,,,,

Angels & Cowboys Sonoma County 2015 Rosé (SRP $14.99): Everything about this rosé is appealing ... Sonoma County, Some People, Wine Glass, Angel, Angels, Wine Bottles

Angels & Cowboys Sonoma County 2015 Rosé (SRP $14.99): Everything about this rosé is appealing ...

Pedroncelli 2015 Dry Rosé of Zinfandel (SRP $12): This medium-bodied rosé is produced from 40 to 65 year old Zinfandel vines grown in Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley. The wine sports a vivid, brilliant pink color, offering succulent ... 65 Years Old, Dry Creek, Pink Color, Vines, Medium, Rose

Pedroncelli 2015 Dry Rosé of Zinfandel (SRP $12): This medium-bodied rosé is produced from 40 to 65 year old Zinfandel vines grown in Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley. The wine sports a vivid, brilliant pink color, offering succulent ...

Vinkara 2013 Narince (SRP $15): Narince means “delicately” in Turkish. This white grape variety is indigenous to Anatolia in north central Turkey. It is one of several ancient varieties – all native to the region, that Ardic Gursel of Vinkara seeks to .... Wine Tasting, Turkey, Travel, Viajes

Vinkara 2013 Narince (SRP $15): Narince means “delicately” in Turkish. This white grape variety is indigenous to Anatolia in north central Turkey. It is one of several ancient varieties – all native to the region, that Ardic Gursel of Vinkara seeks to ....

Passaggio Wines 2014 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc (SRP $28): Based in Sonoma County, Passaggio Wines is owned by winemaker & certified social media rock-star Cindy Cosco. In 2004, Ms. Cosco retired from a fifteen year career in Law Enforcement to pursue ... Cold Dishes, Sauvignon Blanc, Lemon Curd, Summer Salads, River, Law Enforcement

Sauvignon Blanc

Law Enforcement

Passaggio Wines 2014 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc (SRP $28): Based in Sonoma County, Passaggio Wines is owned by winemaker & certified social media rock-star Cindy Cosco. In 2004, Ms. Cosco retired from a fifteen year career in Law Enforcement to pursue ...

Royal Tokaji 2013 "The Oddity" Dry Furmint (SRP $19.99): Furmint is one of the key white grapes used in making the world-famous botrytized dessert wines of Tokaji. Furmint is also vinified into a dry wine, which is what we have here. This medium-bodied .... Olivia Baker, Spring Time, Branding, Dessert, Key, Desserts

Royal Tokaji 2013 "The Oddity" Dry Furmint (SRP $19.99): Furmint is one of the key white grapes used in making the world-famous botrytized dessert wines of Tokaji. Furmint is also vinified into a dry wine, which is what we have here. This medium-bodied ....

Maison M.Chapoutier Domaine Tournon 2015 'Mathilda' Rosé (SRP $16): Made from Grenache grapes, this pale salmon colored rosé is deliciously fresh with light touches of bright strawberries and watermelon, rounded off by notes of rose petal and ... Salmon Color, Rose Petals, Strawberries, Watermelon, Bright, Fresh

Maison M.Chapoutier Domaine Tournon 2015 'Mathilda' Rosé (SRP $16): Made from Grenache grapes, this pale salmon colored rosé is deliciously fresh with light touches of bright strawberries and watermelon, rounded off by notes of rose petal and ...

Domaine La Tour Vieille 2014 Banyuls Rimage (SRP $30 / 500ml):): Banyuls is a fortified, sweet wine produced at the southern edge of the Roussillon in southern France. This selection is a ‘Banyuls Rimage,’ meaning the fruit comes ... Gerard Bertrand, Sweet Wine, Southern France, Tour, Fruit

Gerard Bertrand

Southern France

Domaine La Tour Vieille 2014 Banyuls Rimage (SRP $30 / 500ml):): Banyuls is a fortified, sweet wine produced at the southern edge of the Roussillon in southern France. This selection is a ‘Banyuls Rimage,’ meaning the fruit comes ...

Domaine Cazes 2011 Muscat de Rivesaltes (SRP $15): This selection delivers a lot of appeal for a very reasonable price. A 50/50 blend of Muscat d'Alexandrie and Muscat à petit grains, this wine is made with organic and biodynamic ... Muscat, Whiskey Bottle, Grains, Organic, Seeds

Domaine Cazes 2011 Muscat de Rivesaltes (SRP $15): This selection delivers a lot of appeal for a very reasonable price. A 50/50 blend of Muscat d'Alexandrie and Muscat à petit grains, this wine is made with organic and biodynamic ...

Domaine Cabirau 2013 Serge & Nicolas (SRP $26): Wines of the Maury Sec appellation must be blends of at least two varieties. This wine is composed of 60% Grenache, 28% Syrah, and 12% Carignane. The Cabirau is a 13.5 acre vineyard in the ... Acre, Drink, Writing

Domaine Cabirau 2013 Serge & Nicolas (SRP $26): Wines of the Maury Sec appellation must be blends of at least two varieties. This wine is composed of 60% Grenache, 28% Syrah, and 12% Carignane. The Cabirau is a 13.5 acre vineyard in the ...

Gérard Bertrand 2011 Grand Terroir Tautavel (SRP $18): Grown in the small village of Tautavel, this wine is composed of 50% Grenache, 35% Syrah, and 15% Carignane. Tautavel is steeped in history and situated in the Roussillon ... History, Historia

Gérard Bertrand 2011 Grand Terroir Tautavel (SRP $18): Grown in the small village of Tautavel, this wine is composed of 50% Grenache, 35% Syrah, and 15% Carignane. Tautavel is steeped in history and situated in the Roussillon ...

Chateau Planeres 2013 Les Aspres La Romaine (SRP $25): Grown in the foothills of the Albères Mountains on clay and gravel soils, this appealing blend of 50% Syrah, 30% Mourvèdre, and 20% black Grenache has a supple entry leading to blackberry, plum, and ... Blackberry, Plum, Mountains

Chateau Planeres 2013 Les Aspres La Romaine (SRP $25): Grown in the foothills of the Albères Mountains on clay and gravel soils, this appealing blend of 50% Syrah, 30% Mourvèdre, and 20% black Grenache has a supple entry leading to blackberry, plum, and ...

M. Chapoutier 2014 Bila-Haut Blanc (SRP $16): This is a consistently enjoyable and affordable wine. A blend of Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, and Macabeu, this wine offers soft notes of citrus zest, bright yellow-fleshed ... Wine Offers, Bright Yellow, Notes

M. Chapoutier 2014 Bila-Haut Blanc (SRP $16): This is a consistently enjoyable and affordable wine. A blend of Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, and Macabeu, this wine offers soft notes of citrus zest, bright yellow-fleshed ...

Ken Forrester 2013 FMC (SRP $65): South Africa has the most Chenin Blanc plantings in the world and Ken Forrester crafts several nice examples. In fact, their vineyards are often referred to as the “Home of Chenin Blanc.” FMC is their flagship bottling ... South African Wine, Chenin Blanc, Crafts

South African Wine

Ken Forrester 2013 FMC (SRP $65): South Africa has the most Chenin Blanc plantings in the world and Ken Forrester crafts several nice examples. In fact, their vineyards are often referred to as the “Home of Chenin Blanc.” FMC is their flagship bottling ...

Paul Cluver 2014 Gewürztraminer (SRP $16.99): Grown in the cool-climate Elgin Valley; situated just south-east of Cape Town, South Africa, this wine is fresh and beautifully aromatic. Estate plantings of Gewürztraminer date back to 1987 and the Culver family has owned the property since 1896. The cool 2014 vintage ... Cape Town, Vintage, Wine Pairings, Red Berries

Paul Cluver 2014 Gewürztraminer (SRP $16.99): Grown in the cool-climate Elgin Valley; situated just south-east of Cape Town, South Africa, this wine is fresh and beautifully aromatic. Estate plantings of Gewürztraminer date back to 1987 and the Culver family has owned the property since 1896. The cool 2014 vintage ...

Groot Constantia 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (SRP $18): Steeped in history, Groot Constantia was founded in 1685 and is South Africa's oldest wine farm. Sauvignon Blanc is the second most widely planted white wine grape variety in the region. This example is all about texture and freshness ... White Wine Grapes, Celebrations, Entertainment, Texture

White Wine Grapes

Groot Constantia 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (SRP $18): Steeped in history, Groot Constantia was founded in 1685 and is South Africa's oldest wine farm. Sauvignon Blanc is the second most widely planted white wine grape variety in the region. This example is all about texture and freshness ...

Creation Wines 2013 Pinot Noir (SRP $30): This is a delicious, well-crafted Pinot Noir from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley in the Cape South Coast region of South Africa. The area’s cooler climate produced a supple and expressive ..... Pinot Noir, Beverage, Cape, Food

Creation Wines 2013 Pinot Noir (SRP $30): This is a delicious, well-crafted Pinot Noir from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley in the Cape South Coast region of South Africa. The area’s cooler climate produced a supple and expressive .....

Lammershoek Winery LAM 2013 Pinotage (SRP $15.99): Rightly or wrongly, most people I know tend to have a love-hate relationship with Pinotage (a red grape unique to South Africa that’s a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault). I don’t have an issue ... Red Grapes, Hate, Relationship, People

Lammershoek Winery LAM 2013 Pinotage (SRP $15.99): Rightly or wrongly, most people I know tend to have a love-hate relationship with Pinotage (a red grape unique to South Africa that’s a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault). I don’t have an issue ...

Haden Fig 2013 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir (SRP $28): Medium ruby in color, this is a relatively delicate, streamlined, and restrained Pinot Noir. Cranberry and dried cherry aromas extend to the palate and are combined with earth tones and .... Willamette Valley, Dried Cherries, Fig, Cherry, Delicate

Willamette Valley

Haden Fig 2013 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir (SRP $28): Medium ruby in color, this is a relatively delicate, streamlined, and restrained Pinot Noir. Cranberry and dried cherry aromas extend to the palate and are combined with earth tones and ....

Lee Family Farm Arroyo Seco 2013 Tempranillo (SRP $20): Lee Family Farm is a second label from Morgan Winery, created to explore alternative red & white varieties in an approachable, food-friendly fashion. The fruit for this bottling was sourced from Ventana Vineyard in Central Monterey County. Garnet-red in color, this medium-to-full bodied wine boasts aromas and flavors of .... Irwin Family, Monterey County, Garnet, Label, Explore

Monterey County

Lee Family Farm Arroyo Seco 2013 Tempranillo (SRP $20): Lee Family Farm is a second label from Morgan Winery, created to explore alternative red & white varieties in an approachable, food-friendly fashion. The fruit for this bottling was sourced from Ventana Vineyard in Central Monterey County. Garnet-red in color, this medium-to-full bodied wine boasts aromas and flavors of ....