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Cimarone Gran Premio Sangiovese 2008

Cimarone Gran Premio Sangiovese 2008Italian grape varieties are among my favorites from around the world, particularly Sangiovese.  Whether it's the fresh, youthful Chianti or the grizzled old Brunello, I love what this grape does when it's wine.
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Now And Zin Wine Report: Sommelier Brent Bracamontes, Part Two

Now And Zin Wine Report: Sommelier Brent Bracamontes, Part Two

Now And Zin Wine Report: 

Sommelier Brent Bracamontes, Part Two










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Blood Of The Vines - Grand Theft Auto

Blood Of The Vines - Grand Theft AutoWhen Ron Howard's first film, "Grand Theft Auto," was made, I thought great wine was the Spanada my mom kept in the fridge.  I don't know how mom would feel about her favorite beverage being relegated to the category of "bum wine," but at  $7.70 for a magnum, it would seem to come in on the high side of that politically incorrect spectrum.
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Now And Zin Wine Report: Blood Of The Vines - King Of Comedy

Now And Zin Wine Report: Blood Of The Vines - King of Comedy

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Blood Of The Vines - King of Comedy










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Exploring Beaujolais: Fleurie

Beaujolais Fleurie Clos de la RoiletteThis taste of the Beaujolais region concerns a wine by Alain Coudert, Clos de la Roilette, Fleurie 2010.  The label indicates it's a red Beaujolais wine - 99% of the wine from Beaujolais is red, produced from the Gamay grape.
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Now And Zin Wine Report: Sommelier Brent Bracamontes, Part One

Now And Zin Wine Report: Sommelier Brent Bracamontes, Part One

Now And Zin Wine Report: 

Sommelier Brent Bracamontes, Part One










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Now And Zin Wine Report: Juicing Pinot

Now And Zin Wine Report: Juicing Pinot


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Now And Zin Wine Report: iPhone Wine Apps

Now And Zin Wine Report: iPhone Wine Apps


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iPhone Wine Apps









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Exploring Beaujolais: Chiroubles

Beaujolais Chiroubles Damien Coquelet 2010The French wine region of Beaujolais has been the topic of a number of Now And Zin  posts this year.  During the holidays, I received a number of different Beaujolais wines to sample, and the experience has been illuminating.
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Now And Zin Wine Report: New Jersey Wine

Now And Zin Wine Report: New Jersey Wine

Now And Zin Wine Report:  New Jersey Wine












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