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This 2012 ‘Jordan’ Pinot Noir from Youngberg Hill is quite tasty—darker cherry fruit notes, blueberry, and graphite-like quality framed by fresh, uplifting acidity. It was a great choice for washing down the baby back ribs I smoked for the #GoPats game last night. Cheers! #PinotNoir #WillametteValley #orwine #wineblogger #wine #winelover #myvinespot — 8 years ago

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Miner Family Winery 2017 Sauvignon Blanc (SRP $22): Enjoyed pan-seared scallops with this Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc tonight. It’s lively, fresh and aromatic—just the way you want them-with notes of citrus zest, lemon rind, white flowers and just a hint of savory herbs. The wine’s weight (medium-bodied), brightness and crisp fruit flavors played well with the dish. #MinerFamilyWinery #SauvignonBlanc #NapaWine #wine #winelover #WineWednesday #myvinespot — 8 years ago

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Bervini Millesimato Prosecco: Fun, crisp, and festive—this is just what Doc Adams ordered to beat the heat. This Prosecco features a bright, citrusy acidity framing vibrant flavors of golden apple, honeysuckle, and ripe stone fruit. It’s fresh and satisfying, and a good under $20 sparkling option to brighten the day. #wine #bubbly #sparklingwine #Prosecco #wineblogger #winelover #myvinespot
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Château Quattre 2016 Cahors: This Cahors is made up of 90% Malbec with equal parts Merlot and Tannat. Visually, it lives up to its “black wine” moniker, pouring a deep purple color. There are generous amounts of dark fruits, with upfront flavors of sun-kissed, ripe blackberries and plum liqueur interwoven with floral and cedary spice notes. Supple tannins and firm acids counterbalance a rich texture for a medium-bodied mouth-feel that stays light on its feet. This is a solid everyday red for the dinner table that won’t break the bank at just under $20. #Cahors #Malbec #wine #winelover #SWFrance #wineblogger #winewriter #myvinespot — 8 years ago

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Nik Weis Selection 2017 Urban Riesling (SRP $15): If you’re looking for a versatile, affordable, and satisfying Riesling, this is your bottle. Urban is the second label from Nik Weis, winemaker and 3rd generation owner of St. Urbans-Hof in Mosel Valley, Germany. This wine is light-bodied and fresh, with bright flavors and aromatics of orange blossom, citrus pith, shy stone fruit, and underlying hints of wet stone. There’s good balance between sweetness and acidity. Enjoy this bottle with good company and good food—especially spicy Asian cuisine. #Mosel #Germany #Riesling #wine #winelover #myvinespot — 8 years ago

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Here’s a Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon from defensive back @CharlesWoodson, who had one heck of a NFL career. If I had to guess, he probably got bit by the wine bug while playing for the Raiders—not GB ... lol. This is a full-bodied wine, with [deep] ripe dark fruit flavors, well-rounded tannins, and a lingering presence of sweet oak. It is generous and ready to pour and enjoy! #CharlesWoodsonWines #wine #winelover #CabernetSauvignon #myvinespot — 8 years ago

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@SchroederWines 2017 Alpataco Malbec (SRP $14): Slender framed and well-balanced, with fresh red berry fruit flavors accented by violet and a dash of white pepper. Along with relaxed, supple tannins and sound acidity, this is a satisfying everyday red that won’t break the piggy bank. I enjoyed it both on its own and with a grilled lamb burger. #MalbecArgentino #MalbecWorldDay #wine #winelover #Malbec #myvinespot — 8 years ago

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Left Coast Cellars 2015 Latitude 45 Pinot Noir (SRP $38): Latitude 45 is Left Coast Cellars' oldest vineyard (planted in 2001 to Dijon clones). Like many of the great vineyards of France, the site directly intersects the 45th parallel—hence the name. This wine has a dark fruit character, led by plum and black berry fruit, underscored by notable mineral and forest floor tones. There’s a dash of dried red fruit in the background, with black cherry and dark chocolate bark on the finish. It has a soft, round texture with balanced acidity. I enjoyed this Pinot on its own and with pan-fried calves' liver—the iron-rich flavors of the dish paired nicely with the wine. Cheers! #PinotNoir #WillametteValley #orwine #wineblogger #wine #winelover #myvinespot — 8 years ago

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Charles Smith 2016 Kung Fu Girl Riesling: Enjoyed this bright and refreshing off-dry Riesling with spicy salmon stir-fry for lunch. Only $12 and works well with spicy dishes. The sweetness in the wine tempers the heat and the acidity acts as a palate cleanser getting you ready for the next bite. Cheers! #wawine #wine #Riesling #winelover #wineblogger #wine #myvinespot — 8 years ago

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M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut 2017 Rosé: From the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France, this blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault is brimming with ripe strawberries and white flowers, wrapped in bright acidity. There’s a whisper of citrus tang on the crisp finish. A delightful rosé with a notable food-friendly nature—and only $13. #rosé #pinksociety #drinkpink #prettyinpink #wine #winelover #myvinespot — 8 years ago

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Tarantas 2016 Rosé (SRP $12): Made from 100% organically grown Bobal—a variety native to Spain. There are aromas and flavors of juicy red fruits, notably ripe strawberries and watermelon, with bright, mouthwatering acidity and a crisp, (peppery) spice-tinged finish. Refreshing enough to enjoy on its own, yet robust enough to pair well with summer barbecue dishes. #SpanishWine #Spain #Rosé #Bobal #summerwine #winewriter #winelover #wine #myvinespot — 8 years ago

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Monsanto Il Poggio 2011 Chianti Classico Riserva: This is a lovely, expressive wine that hits all the right notes in terms of purity, personality, and balance. Flavors of black cherry and plum are underpinned by Indian spice, earth tones, and tobacco leaf. It’s round and fresh in the mouth, with an elegant texture and pleasing, long-lasting finish—very drinkable and pleasurable. #Chianti #ChiantiClassico #Sangiovese #wine #winelover #FindThisWine #myvinespot — 8 years ago

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@LocationsWine F5 Rosé (SRP $19): This is the second release of rosé from winemaker Dave Phinney (founder of the popular Orin Swift brand). Produced from 50-year old dry-farmed French Grenache vines, this wine pours a medium pink salmon color. It’s fresh, clean, and fruit-driven—just what you want in your glass on a warm, sunny day. You’ll find red berries, honeysuckle, and white pitted fruit flavors with crisp acidity throughout. I enjoyed it with deviled crabs while grilling out back. There’s a lot to like here; it is a juicy rosé that will work well with many foods. Learn about Locations and find their wines by visiting locationswine.com. #rosé #pinkwine #pinksociety #wine #winelover #winewriter #myvinespot — 8 years ago

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Famiglie 2016 Soave: Delicate and aromatic, this wine offers flavors of fresh orchard fruit, orange blossom and citrus peel, framed by crisp acidity, ending with a refreshing finish. It is a pleasant warm weather wine that satisfies without breaking the piggy bank. I picked it up at our neighborhood Wegmans for $9. #Soave #Veneto #Italy #ItalianWine #Garganega #wine #winelover #Wegmans #myvinespot — 8 years ago

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Stinson Vineyard 2017 Rosé of Mourvèdre (SRP $20): This rosé is the epitome of an enjoyable, food-friendly wine. A brilliant pink hue, it leads with a core of soft red fleshed fruits—namely watermelon and strawberry, followed by fresh-cut rose petals, citrus peel, and a trace of savory herb. In the mouth, it’s light-bodied and poised, rounded out by a zesty, saline-laced acidity. Fruit was sourced from Farmer’s Rest Vineyard in Henrico Virginia and Horton Vineyards in Gordonsville, Virginia. Produced from 100% Mourvèdre, the fruit from Horton was planted by the late Dennis Horton in 1988. Mr. Horton planted some of the first Rhone grapes in Virginia, including Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, and many other varieties that went on to be widely popular in the state. To learn more about Stinson Vineyards and find their wines, please visit stinsonvineyards.com. Cheers! #vawine #wine #Mourvèdre #rosé #drinkpink #pinksociety #pinkwine #winelover #winewriter #wineblogger #roséallday #myvinespot — 8 years ago

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Charles Baur Cremant d'Alsace Brut Rosé: Crémant d’Alsace is a sparkling wine from the Alsace region of France that's made using the traditional method (like Champagne). Brut Rosé from this appellation is produced from 100% Pinot Noir. This sparkler is festive and flavorful, with fine, long-lasting bubbles. There are flavors of red berries and tree fruit, finishing with a dash of pastry cream. Make any occasion special with this affordable (SRP $24) sparkler. #CrémantdAlsace #Alsace #sparkler #sparklingwine #wine #bubbly #BrutRosé #Rosé #winelover #myvinespot — 8 years ago

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Lamoreaux Landing 2014 Chardonnay: Aromas of tree fruit and subtle spice merge with orange blossom and lemon crème on the palate. This wine is fresh and clean in the mouth, with racy acidity and fine-textured, lingering finish. A solid and satisfying Chardonnay from Finger Lakes, NY for $15. #nywine #FLXWine #wine #winelover #winewriter #Chardonnay #myvinespot — 8 years ago

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Figuière 2017 Première Rosé (SRP $24): This is a really enjoyable and perfectly refreshing Mourvèdre-based Provençal rosé. It’s a pretty pale-salmon color, with lovely red berries, spring flowers, and mineral undertones supported by bright, elegant acidity. If you’re local--#NOVA #AlexandriaVA—you can find it at UnWined. Cheers! #rosé #drinkpink #prettyinpink #pinksociety #wine #winelover #myvinespot — 8 years ago

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Segura Viudas NV Brut Rosé: This brut rosé was a satisfying and refreshing gardening companion. It’s pleasing on the palate, with bright red berry fruit flavors joined by rhubarb and zesty citrus notes, closing with a somewhat creamy finish. Later in the day, it paired well with my curried chicken salad lunch. At $10, this sparkler offers very good value for the money—it is a fun and easy sipper for the warm weather months! #Cava #SpanishWine #sparklingwine #rosé #bubbly #wine #winelover #myvinespot — 8 years ago

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@SBalboWines 2015 Malbec Signature (SRP $19): Here’s an affordable and incredibly delicious Malbec from iconic female winemaker Susana Balbo. The fruit is grown at over 4,100 feet in the Finca La Delfina vineyard—situated in Mendoza’s Uco Valley. The most expressive barrels make it into the signature series wines. This wine pours a deep opaque color. An inviting bouquet gives way to rich dark fruit flavors and raspberry preserve, joined by earth tones, fennel, and pretty floral notes. It is full-bodied and round in the mouth, with balanced acids and a medium-long, polished finish. A splash of Petit Verdot is added for good measure. With the warm weather season ahead, this should be your go-to wine for backyard grilling and outdoor dinner parties. #MalbecArgentino #MalbecWorldDay #Malbec #FindThisWine #wine #winelover #winewriter #myvinespot — 8 years ago