Merlot Marques de Casa Concha y Toro 2007 | Wine of the Week

Merlot Marques de Casa Concha y Toro 2007 | Wine of the Week

An impressive Merlot that showcases good structure and richness. From its dark and deep red color, the nose is muscular and delivers complex notes. Currant, spice, wild berry, plum, green pepper and vanilla aromas. On the palate, a round and complex wine. Solid tannins and full of flavors. This wine will evolve well over the [...]

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Chardonnay Boschendal Coastal 1685 2008 | Wine of the Week

Chardonnay Boschendal Coastal 1685 2008 | Wine of the Week

Wine of the week last year under the vintage 2007, the Chardonnay Boschendal Coastal 1685 is back to seduce us. True to itself, the vintage 2008 showcases fruits and complexity. A smart buy.

The cool mountain soils of the Coastal Region of South Africa deliver a beautiful yellow straw color Chardonnay. On the nose, fruity and [...]

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Damage to Chilean wineries is limited

By Guy-Jacques Langevin | 3. March 2010 | General | 0 Comments

Damage to Chilean wineries is limited

A press conference has been held today in Santiago de Chile to address the impact of the recent earthquake on the Chilean wine industry. René Merino, President of Vinos de Chile, and Eduardo Silva, of the Corporación Chileno del Vino, stated that wine industry has been affected by the earthquake but it has also been [...]

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The 5th Week-End des Grands Amateurs, Bordeaux

The 5th Week-End des Grands Amateurs, Bordeaux

L’Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux is organizing a weekend dedicated to all wine lovers.
No need to be a trade professional: you can participate to an extraordinary tasting of more than 100 Grands Crus, be welcomed in the châteaux and share dinners with the owners of the properties.
Bus tours are also proposed to you on [...]

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Vineyards from around the world – Portugal

Vineyards from around the world – Portugal

Origins
Portuguese wine is the result of traditions introduced to the region by ancient civilizations, such as the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, and mostly the Romans. Portugal started to export its wines to Rome during the Roman Empire. Modern exports developed with trade to England after the Methuen Treaty in 1703. From this commerce a wide variety [...]

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Adega Pegoes Selected Harvest 2009 | Wine of the Week

Adega Pegoes Selected Harvest 2009 | Wine of the Week

The winemaker Jaime Quendera offers us good value with this Adega Pegoes Selected Harvest 2009.
From the Peninsula de Sebutal region in Portugal, this blend is made of Chardonnay 25%, Arinto 25%, Pinot Blanc 25% and Antao Vaz 25%. Under its straw color, this seductive wine showcases fruity aromas. An expressive, well-balanced and fresh white wine [...]

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Get 10% off every purchase of $100 or more at the SAQ

By Guy-Jacques Langevin | 26. February 2010 | General | 0 Comments

Get 10% off every purchase of $100 or more at the SAQ

Nice savings this Friday and Saturday for Quebec’s residents. The SAQ is offering a 10% off on every purchase of $100 or more. Offer available online and in store.

It’s a good time to get our wine of the week!

89 – Montecorna Ripasso Farina Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2004
Farina Wines 19,90 $ Code SAQ 00908269 [...]

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Montecorna Ripasso Farina Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2004 | Wine of the Week

Montecorna Ripasso Farina Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2004 | Wine of the Week

Ripasso lovers will be pleased with this Montecorna Ripasso Farina Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2004. From the very good 2004 vintage, this Ripasso offers good value for under $20.
A blend made of Molinara, Rondinella, Corvina with an imposing character. The color is garnet. On the nose, ripe fruits, black pepper and plum jam aromas. On the [...]

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Save an additional 15% on Wine.com when you buy 12 bottles

By Guy-Jacques Langevin | 22. February 2010 | General | 0 Comments

Save an additional 15% on Wine.com when you buy 12 bottles

Save an additional 15% on top of Wine.com everyday low prices when you buy 12 or more select bottles. Discount also apply on already discounted products (with some exceptions).
Simply add the promotion code “15PERCENT” in your shopping cart at checkout.
Choose from hundreds of wines while supplies last.
Hurry, promotion ends this Friday 2/26/10.

Here are two [...]

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Osoyoos Larose Pétales d’Osoyoos 2006 | Wine of the Week

Osoyoos Larose Pétales d’Osoyoos 2006 | Wine of the Week

Impressive! This second wine from Osoyoos Larose is a pure pleasure in mouth and for your wallet. Even though you will have to pay $25, it’s hard to find better at that price and for that quality.
The Osoyoos Larose Pétales d’Osoyoos 2006 is elaborated from a blend made of Merlot (67%), Cabernet Sauvignon (18%), Malbec [...]

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