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Jul 272011
 
2010 Round Hill Chardonnay, California, $8 (S) – Rating 88

An outstanding value Chardonnay. Nice rich and round flavors apricot, baked apple, pear and Meyer lemon with a hint of creamy vanilla spice. Round Hill Chardonnay has enough texture and acidity to pair well with fish, chicken and shell fish. Sure to be a patio party favorite.

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Jul 272011
 
2009 Tudal Family Winery Tractor Shed Red, California Red Wine, Napa Valley, CA, $13 (S) – Rating 89

Looking for a red wine at a great price that will please any crowd? Tudal Family Tractor Shed Red fits the bill. Smooth with a touch of spice, TSR is a blend of Sangiovese, Zinfandel and Cabernet Franc with a few secret grapes that creates a rich fun wine. At this price, TSR is perfect for your next BBQ or backyard party. A tremendous value.

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Jul 272011
 
2010 Tudal Family Winery Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CA, $17 (S) – Rating 92

One of the best Sauvignon Blancs we’ve had all season. All Napa Valley fruit, this Tudal Family Winery Sauvignon Blanc is blended with 40% Sauvignon Musqué clone that gives it more depth and a round mouth-feel without adding oak. Crisp yet round flavors of  white peach, stone fruit, Meyer Lemon and apple with a touch of spice blend harmoniously to create a delicious wine.

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Jul 272011
 
2010 McPherson Cellars Viognier, Texas, $14 – Rating 90

Year after year McPherson Cellars creates one of the best Texas Viogniers, if not one of the best in the U.S. A  fruit forward dry wine with well integrated flavors of peach, honeydew, tropical fruits with a hint of apple and enough acidity to for perfect food pairing. We love this wine with shellfish, grilled white fish and especially Thai food.

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Jul 242011
 

Wine BlogThe 2011 Wine Blog Awards were announced this weekend at the 2011 Wine Bloggers Conference held in Charlottesville, VA. The top Wine Blogs are nominated by the general public. A panel of judges selects the Wine Blog finalists. The winners are chosen by a combination of judge’s opinions and a public vote. These are all outstanding Wine Blogs and I encourage you to give them all a look.

Please make special note of Tom Wark’s Fermentation Blog which won both the Best Industry/Business Wine Blog and Best Overall Wine Blog. Tom has been a tireless fighter on behalf of wine consumers. He has led the battle against wine wholesalers who want to eliminate our rights to buy wines directly from our favorite wineries through their Congressional bill HR 1161 and other state legislation aimed at restricting the direct shipment of wine. Thanks Tom!

Congratulations to all winners…. Keep on Wine Blogging!  

All Wine Blog Winners listed below:

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