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Chateau St. Michelle Riesling – 2014

Chateau St. Michelle Riesling – 2014

You always hear that Riesling is a common “go-to” for sommeliers because of its versatility and ability to complement a wide range of food. Chateau Ste Michelle’s Columbia Valley Riesling is a dry white wine that lives up to that expectation and it does so at a wallet-friendly $8.99.  And just in the event you happen to win the lottery but just can’t completely break free of your thriftiness, you can join the Chateau Ste Michelle Bottle Club and get…

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New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc: Kelly’s Crossing vs. Kim Crawford

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc: Kelly’s Crossing vs. Kim Crawford

If you’ve had the chance to frequent one of the discount ALDI grocery stores, you might have cruised by the wine as you entered and wondered,  “Just how good could any of these wines be?”  After all, the sampled bottle of Kelly’s Crossing was just $8.99. On the Kim Crawford side, I’ve seen it anywhere from $11.99 on sale at the grocery store or at Costco while also priced as high as $32 at the grocery store and then typically…

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Chloe Chardonnay – 2013

Chloe Chardonnay – 2013

    This is a really nice, easy-drinking and versatile Chardonnay from Chloe.  The price and quality make this great for a party or for every day. Price: $10-12 at a number of chain grocery stores like Safeway/Tom Thumb, Kroger and the beer/wine/liquor super-store Total Wine.   Color: A beautiful, light straw. Aroma: Lightly aromatic with a slight hint of lemon citrus and vanilla. Taste: Great texture with notes of butterscotch, vanilla and cream soda with a supple and smooth…

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