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March 15, 2007
Domaine des Grecaux: Rhone has Fallen!?
Gone are the days when one could pick up top-notch Chateauneuf-du-Pape for under $30. Even Côtes du Rhônes, what can amount to the bargain-bin category of the region, are fast pushing $20-$25.For those who thrill to the berry and fig-packed flavors, loamy minerality and dried herbs so associated with the wines of this arid rolling landscape, there is relief. Turn up the Quality-to-Price Ratio by turning to one of France's undiscovered and undervalued territories: The Languedoc.
Domaine des Grecaux's 2003 "Terra Solis" drinks like a slender, sleeker, fresher version of the Southern Rhône's great wines...
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Posted by Stephen Bitterolf at 1:20 PM
February 14, 2007
Pinot Noir - 2004 Vignoble Guillaume
Since Crush opened, I've had the hardest time finding a great Pinot Noir for under $20.
California has pretty much priced itself out of the market; same with Oregon.
And you can forget Burgundy.
The New Zealand Pinots are often good but have never inspired me the way a truly excellent Pinot should.
After months of patiently tasting lesser bottlings, I have finally found the greatest Pinot Noir for under $20 on the market today: the 2004 Vignoble Guillaume.
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Posted by Bob Schagrin at 3:07 PM
March 23, 2006
2004 Domaine Laurens Marcillac Rouge
Given the astounding support we received with our 20%-off sale, our first email back-in-the-saddle had to be a great value.
To reward everyone that came by the store last week, we found an unheralded wine of exceptional quality in the virtual treasure trove of Southwestern France.
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Posted by Bob Schagrin at 4:11 PM