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A Tale of Two Chianti Classicos: Borgo Scopeto & Badia a Coltibuono
Cost: Average price $17 (on sale $12.99) Where buy now: Sorella Wines, Surdyk’s Grapes: Sangiovese Region: Tuscany, Italy Vintage: 2010 & 2011 Borgo Scopeto & Badia a Coltibuono Chianti...
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Alois Family Wines, drinking like it’s the year 1700 A.D.
Cost: $14.99-$40.00 Where buy now: Thomas Liquors, Zipp’s Liquors, Solo Vino & France 44 Grapes: Casavecchia, Pallagrello, Falanghina, Aglianico Region: Campania, Italy Vintage: See below. Alois...
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Airfield Estates Late Harvest Riesling
Airfield Estates Late Harvest Riesling Cost: $11.99 Where buy now: Solo Vino, Zipp’s, South Lyndale, Thomas Liquors Grapes: Riesling Region: Yakima Valley, Washington Vintage: 2010 You’ve sat down...
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CK Mondavi Merlot
CK Mondavi Merlot Cost: $6.99 Where buy now: Stores nationwide Grapes: 80% Merlot, 4% Syrah, 4% Petit Verdot, 4% Petite Sirah and 8% “other” Region: Wild Creek Canyon, California Vintage: 2012 It’s...
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Viña Ardanza Reserva Rioja 2004
Viña Ardanza Reserva 2004 Cost: $35.00 Where buy now: Thomas Liquors Grapes: 80% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha Region: Spain Vintage: 2004 Yo estoy enamorado de vino de Rioja, Viña Ardanza. This baby...
View ArticleThe Savvy Lush’s favorite wine shops in the Twin Cities.
I’m often asked, “Hey S.L., where should I buy wine in the Twin Cities?” I usually answer this question with a question. “Where do you live?” because let’s be honest, you’re going to shop where it’s...
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FICTION Red Wine Blend
Cost: $8.99 Where buy now: Several stores nationwide Grapes: California Kitchen Sink Blend Region: Paso Robles, California Vintage: 2013 “Honey, I’ll take it in the can tonight.” And yes, you will. My...
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Portada Rosé
Cost: Average price $8-9 Where buy now: Zipp’s Liquors Grapes: Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Tinta Roriz. (Portuguese word for Tempranillo) Region: Portugal Vintage: 2014 Portada Rose Gah! It’s $7.99! I drank...
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Substance Cabernet Sauvignon
Cost: Average price $18 Where buy now: Byerly’s Ridgedale, Saint Anthony Municipal Liquors Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Columbia Valley, Washington Vintage: 2013 Substance Cabernet Sauvignon –...
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Sigalas Santorini Assyrtiko
Cost: Average price $18 Where buy now: Zipps Liquors, Thomas Wine & Spirits, Apollo Liquor, South Lyndale Liquors, and Whole Foods in Maple Grove. Grapes: Assyrtiko 100% Region: Santorini, Greece...
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Pertinace Barbera d’Alba
Cost: Average price $14.99 Where buy now: Costco Grapes: Barbera Region: Italy Vintage: 2012 Pertinace Barbera d’Alba But of course I kicked off 2016, with an Italian. Pertinace Barbera d’Alba is one...
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Kirkland Signature Napa Valley Meritage
Cost: Average price $10.99 Where buy now: Costco Grapes: 51% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc Region: California Vintage: 2012 Kirkland Signature Napa...
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LAMURA Rosso Terre Siciliane
Cost: Average price $6.99 Where buy now: Stinson Wines & Spirits Grapes: 100% Nero d’Avola Region: Sicily, Italy Vintage: 2013 LAMURA Rosso Terre Siciliane I’ve been sick all week and with that...
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