February 2011

Il Conte d’Alba Stella Rosa

Stella Rosa is fast becoming a wine superstar! Incredibly affordable and easy to drink this wine never disappoints. From the beautiful village of Santo Stefano Belbo in Piemonte Stella Rosa is a refreshing red wine to be serve chilled as an afternoon sipper; also incredible when accompanied by fresh fruit and cheese.

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Tenuta Santa Maria Amarone

CLASSIFICATION: Veneto -Denominazione di Origine Controllata PHILOSOPHY: This Amarone is obtained with the use of traditional vinification techniques that give a unique and recognizable character. It represents the full expression of the veronese wine growing and enological tradition in accordance with more than a century of old family tradition. TYPE OF SOIL:  Located on clay hills and calcareous layers. VARIETAL: [...]

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Heavyweight Red

I believe this wine was made from fruit from California’s Lodi appellation, but I do know the wine is part of a company called Blue Moon Wines. As to how it was made, I have no clue except for the varietal breakdown which is 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Syrah, and 10% Zinfandel. This type of [...]

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