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Thanksgiving Wines: Better Late Than Never
Filed under: mulderbosch, south africa

For Thanksgiving I never bust out the trophy wines. First, I don't have any. Second, I can't afford them. Third, when you are having dinner with lots of people, you ...

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Posted 1 day 2 hours ago by Jameson
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The Gilda of White Wines
Filed under: condrieu, vins de vienne, viognier

All my thoughts about Rita Hayworth in Gilda and a red wine sexy enough to even be in the same room as her got me thinking about what white wine ...

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Posted 15 days ago by Jameson
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2005 Bordeaux: Believe The Hype
Filed under: 2005, bordeaux, clos badon, thunevin

I kinda rolled my eyes when 2005 was proclaimed the best vintage ever in Bordeaux. Especially after saying the 2003 was the best ever, and the 2000 before that. Jesus! ...

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Posted 16 days ago by Jameson
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Esmeralda
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Posted 14 weeks ago by Jameson
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The Yard Redux
Filed under: australia, shiraz, the yard

To reiterate: the vast majority of Australian wines at every price range are overly sweet, lack complexity, and have no finish. There are few wines that I have less interest ...

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Posted 35 weeks ago by Jameson
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Fairview Primo Pinotage
Filed under: fairview, pinotage, primo, south africa

We had lunch with the grower, Jan, and sat outside and drank slightly chilled bottles of the Primo 2004. This is the current vintage. It was very modern a delicious; ...

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Posted 37 weeks ago by Jameson
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Neil Ellis
Filed under: neil ellis, south africa

A few notes about the whites.All the Chardonnays are fantastic. Yes they have oak, but great balance and acidity. Probably my favorite Chardonnay in the world for under $20. I ...

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Posted 37 weeks ago by Jameson
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Boekenhoutskloof
Filed under: boekenhoutskloof, chocolate block, porcupine ridge, wolftrap

This was the place I was most exciting about visiting and trying the wines. Marc Kent, the winemaker, is hilarious and candid.Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc: Nice; not at all green ...

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Posted 37 weeks ago by Jameson
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MAN Vintners
Filed under: MAN Vintners, pinotage, south africa

Sauvignon Blanc 2007: Mildly herbaceous; subtle, with nice acidity. All steel. Would be great ice cold.Chenin Blanc 2007: Good acid, nice midpalate and richness, especially for such an inexpensive wine. ...

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Posted 37 weeks ago by Jameson
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Spice Route
Filed under: malabar, mourvedre, pinotage, spice route

Dry farmed reds from the barren Swartland.Spice Route Mourvedre 2006: Wonderful nose; lots of blueberry. Tannic, rich, real Mourvedre character. Modern style.Spice Route Pinotage 2006: Clean and modern; no rubber/smoke. ...

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Posted 37 weeks ago by Jameson
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