Enobytes

This winery has been flying under our radar and we need to broadcast their presence loud and clear. I am really not one for being influenced by label art but this one will catch your eye and then when you hear the story it brings you in. Read the back label and you’ll know what [...]

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This is a cool-climate Chardonnay from the Mount Barker township, a sub-district of the Great Southern region in Western Australia. Unoaked, this Chardonnay has zesty citrus, almond and pear notes with hints of grassy lemon-lime flavors leading to a clean mineral finish. For the price, it can’t be beat—excellent quality-to-price ratio. It pairs well with [...]

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Hahn winery has been producing wine for decades in California’s central coast. In German, “Hahn” means “Rooster” and for this reason a rooster embellishes the Hahn Winery label, honoring the Hahn family’s European heritage. Here are a few value wines I recently tasted which are worth finding at your local store: 2010 Hahn Monterey Pinot [...]

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This part of New Zealand in the Brancott Estate range has a reputation for producing consistent quality and this wine resembles that remark at a price that cannot be beat. You will love the fresh and elegant non-oaked style this Sauvignon blanc has to offer—zesty lemon and grapefruit with hints of peach and a touch [...]

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This is a very good representation of Tempranillo from the city of Logrono in Rioja especially to be only two years old. I would buy as much of this as you can if you like a full-bodied red wine without too much tannin. Look for this label to be your go to wine while so [...]

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Another great red table wine from Portugal this wine is a blend of Alfrocheiro, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga National. Unlike most Portuguese wines this is not a field blend and all three varietals were vinified separately. This technique might account for the broad depth of aromas and flavors this wine offers up in a complex [...]

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