The Regions

Andrew Thomas Wines

two of a kind Shiraz 2014

This works- fruit from the Hunter and Mclaren Vale, best of both regions, very moorish. — 7 years ago

Pikes Wines

Traditionale Clare Valley Riesling 2014

2014. So classic and yet definitely not from the other famous Riesling regions around the world. — 8 years ago

Hope Family Wines

Treana Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2014

Nice Cab/Syrah blend from one of my favorite regions. Paso Robles! — 9 years ago

Michel & Stéphane Ogier (d'Ampuis)

La Rosine Syrah 2011

I feel like the "value" Rhône wines perform better than almost any other wines of the same category from other regions. This is great, classic N. Rhône character on a moderate frame. At first funk, red plums, wild berries and violets filled the glass, evolving into grilled bacon, beef blood, black licorice, and peppery olive character. While it doesn't have the density nor weight of some Syrah it still is lovely and engaging to drink. — 9 years ago

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Terroir al Límit

Torroja Vi de Vila Priorat Garnatxa Negra Carignan 2011

Priorat!! One of my favorite regions for sure. This one is delightfully pleasant. Cinnamon and floral notes on the nose. Cherries, strawberries, and even some unexpected blueberries on the palate. Since this bottle isn't oaked to high hell, there's a fresh and rustic taste here. There's somewhat of a sharp edge that I'm really digging too. While just a little baby, this is made for drinking now. — 9 years ago

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Domaine A. et P. de Villaine

Les Montots Mercurey Pinot Noir 2011

Leslee D. Miller
9.1

One of my personal favorite #Burgundy regions, Mercurey. Aubert & Pamela de Villaine's 2011 'Les Montots'--this dusty, truffled, earthy genius was really so pretty. Needs a wee bit of time to open up, but the cheery lil cherry bits sure were tasty! #ShadowsintheVineyard tasting. #certifiablydelish — 10 years ago

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La Fiorita

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2006

Italy’s hard. There are too damn many esoteric grapes and regions to sort out, and often sold at a premium. But for big, intense and fruit-forward wines, Brunello di Montalcino is worth the extra cash on a special ocassion. Montalcino is a hilltop village in Tuscany, Brunello is the local nickname for sangiovese grapes grown there. Rich, dark, supple fruit that’s well balanced with dusty cedar, pencil shavings and sweet spice. In a word, luscious. #laterwine — 10 years ago

Luminary

Estate Vineyards American Red Blend

A seriously fun wine or fun serious wine? 4 great winemakers 4 great regions 4 grapes.
I have tasted this on all levels of wine drinkers and EVERYONE has loved it.
More than just a field blend. This has thought and purpose going on behind it.
Quality > price > great deal.
I rarely buy wine but will definitely be getting some of this. I was going to say for the cellar but this isn't a cellaring wine not for more than a year or three.
— 10 years ago

Casa de Santar

Reserva Estate Bottled Dão Red Blend 2006

Smooth and silky, amazing wine from one of portugal's best regions — 11 years ago

Domaine des Sablonnettes (Christine & Joel Ménard)

Les Copains D'Abord Anjou Grolleau 2012

Very interesting! Like and Pinot like. Very fruity and Beaujolais like with a slight popcorn finish. Very obscure grape from one of my favorite regions. Nice pickup. I'll have to get more and implement this to the summer rotation for a light red option for warm weather. — 11 years ago

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Bedrock Wine Co.

Old Vine Zinfandel 2015

This is a wine to be enjoyed any way you like. For example, on a Friday night after a busy week when you only have energy for pizza in front of the TV. A very approachable old vine Zin sourced from various California regions. It will make you feel human again. And it pairs well with pizza. — 7 years ago

Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel)

Cuvée Centenaire Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2007

Wonderful Wine from one of my favorite regions in France. Good end to 2016! — 8 years ago

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Domaine Marcel Deiss

Mambourg Grand Cru White Pinot Blend 2010

Marcel's Alsace blends are remarkable for their quality and uniqueness -- he may be the sole Alsace producer who blends the regions spectacular grapes. — 9 years ago

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Langlois-Château

Saumur Cabernet Franc 2013

Wow! Cherries and raspberries with an intense floral bouquet, pencil shavings and slight touch of cinnamon on the nose. Sour cherry on the palate, soft tannins yet an elegant and silky texture. For $18(CAD) a steal of a deal. Wines like this are the reason Loire is one of my favourite regions. — 9 years ago

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Château Husson

Les Saumades Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2012

I really enjoyed this wine. The earthy notes with rounded soft fruit, was fun. It's been a while having a Châteauuef Du Pape- one of the great wine regions. — 9 years ago

Philippe Colin

Les Chenevottes Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2011

One of my fave wines from fave regions — 10 years ago

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Dave Hodge

Dave Hodge

For 85 bones I'd hope it's good! Numnum

Château Mongravey

Cru Bourgeois Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

What is it about these French reds? You can pick them out from a global mix: clear and a little dry. I'm sure if I knew the regions better, I could match them - they each seem to have a signature. — 10 years ago

Adega Regional de Colares

Arenæ Colares Ramisco 2005

This is a dynamo of a wine that transports you across multiple regions. Is this a Burgundy, a Bordeaux or is it Italian from the Piedmont region? Its uniqueness is unmatched and yet it is from one of he most endangered wine regions in the world. Let's save this classic? — 10 years ago

Mike Sandoval
with Mike

Quinta do Passadouro

Passa Vinho Tinto 2011

Really nice representation of the value and quality of Portugal's Douro blends. Soft with being cloying and a good balance of acidity and deeper fruit like blackberry make it a good pairing with steak and hearty soup. The more Douro I drink the more my bucket list trip to Spain will include a side trip to Portugal's wine regions. — 10 years ago

Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2012

Dry fruity flavor with a mild finish, a blend of Pinot grapes from 3 regions — 11 years ago

William Hill Estate Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Ryan M
9.3

Yes 93. Extremely smooth and dark purple. Cherries, Blackberries, clove, wet moss, cedar, pine, and tobacco. Resembles an $80 bottle from the mountains.

Winemaker Notes
Dark and rich, the Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas and flavors of blackberry and ripe plum, with hints of clove and earthiness. Notes of brown spice and vanilla enhance the palate for a lusciously full mouthfeel, culminating in a long finish. 7% Petit Verdot, 1.5% Petite Sirah, 1.5% Cabernet Franc.

Since 1978, William Hill Winery has produced wines from the cool southern regions of Napa Valley, including the Silverado Bench and the Carneros districts. The winery specializes in Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, producing Reserve and Napa Valley bottlings. Chardonnay grown in the cool climate and well-drained soils of Carneros typically offer brighter, more intense flavors and higher acidity than grapes grown in the richer soils and warmer temperatures at the upper end of the Napa Valley. The result are Chardonnays that are highly complex and multi-layered with crisp, bright flavors.
— 8 years ago

Larissa M
with Larissa
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Larissa M

Larissa M

This was an excellent buy!!! Diamond in the rough!!! 😘😘😘

Descendientes de José Palacios

Pétalos Bierzo Mencía

Such a lovely interesting wine from regions lesser known. Very affordable fun! — 9 years ago

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Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2013

Classy and elegant light bodied Bojo by one of the regions greats and a master of natural winemaking. — 9 years ago

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Azienda Agricola Elvio Cogno

Anas-Cëtta Langhe Bianco Nascetta di Novello 2013

now this is different in a very good way like cross polinating varietals and regions with seafood boudin and buttermilk bacon dressed salad — 9 years ago

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Laura Zahtila Vineyards

Oat Hill Estate Zinfandel 2007

This was a totally unexpected surprise. A gift from family. Totally delicious. I am continually amazed at Zin grapes from high end regions. Note... These winemakers believe in their Zins! — 10 years ago

Stephen BraunginnErika Gable
with Stephen and Erika

Adega Regional de Colares

Arenæ Colares Malvasia 2005

This is consistently just an enigma of a wine reminiscent of different regions across the globe. It's a shame that it is an endangered species. Enjoy! — 10 years ago

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Tiziano Mazzoni

Ghemme Nebbiolo 2009

A different regions expression of Nebbiolo versus classic Barolo. — 10 years ago

Diana Eng
with Diana

Felton Road

Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2012

Central Otago is supposed to be of the great pinot regions of the world. Lovely, "punchy and fresh". Bright acidity, characteristic of New Zealand — 10 years ago

Mission La Caminade

Cahors Malbec-Merlot 2011

Drinking better the second day. This has a dusty nose of iron dry earth- the iron giving a slight metallic nose. I also get smoke, dark berries and leather that lays over some herbal notes. This is what I live in a wine and Cahors is one of my favorite regions. — 11 years ago

Domaine Cros de Romet

Côtes du Rhône Villages Cairanne 2010

My go-to wine of the year in southern Rhone region. Contrary to other regions you can always taste and smell a rhone wine from Cairanne, just north of Gigondas. — 12 years ago