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Under $30.00

Sterling Merlot, Napa Valley, 2005

by Runner Susan on September 4, 2010

in Merlot,Under $30.00,Wine Reviews

Nicely priced and quite delicious. Think cheese. Lots of cheese. A Bordeaux blend of 89% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Gros Verdot, 2% Petite Sirah, 1% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. Online $24.99.

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Muga, Rioja Reserva 2005, Spain

by Runner Susan on March 3, 2010

in Blends,Under $30.00,Wine Reviews

A lovely ruby color, very seductive. An earthy cherry berry color – just like my cherry berry. Grapes 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Mazuelo and Graciano. A delicious wine with a smoked Gouda, suffering ovaries and a handsome Chef. $30.00

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Argyle Pinot Noir 2006

by Runner Susan on June 26, 2008

in Under $30.00,Wine Reviews

Another very good Pinot. It’s a light red and a little spicy. From Willamette Valley, Oregon and screw top, of course! $22.99. 90 Knollie points.

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Benton Lane Pinot Noir 2006

by Runner Susan on June 20, 2008

in Under $30.00,Wine Reviews

Have I mentioned how much I love that Oregon is on the whole screw top bandwagon? Well I do, and very much so. I’ve been a meritage/shiraz fan as of late, but for a long time I was a pinot snob. You’ll love this one. $23.99. 90 points.

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2005 Petite Sirah Petite Petit

by Runner Susan on June 4, 2008

in Under $30.00,Wine Reviews

Michael-David Vineyards, California, Central Valley, Lodi. I swear I didn’t make up that name. I have to admit I was really hesitant to even list this bottle. But just look at the label, the little elephants sold me. There is even one on the cork. I know I sound like a dork, but isn’t that [...]

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