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"De gustibus non est disputandum." - There is no disputing matters of taste.

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February will be BORDEAUX MONTH.  We'll explore why Bordeaux is often referred to as the "King of Wines."

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Welcome!  This blog is focused on finding value-priced wines that offer excellent taste and quality.                      Please feel free to add comments about the posts and make suggestions for other excellent wines that can be purchased for under $25.

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Most of the posts will focus on a single wine.  Every couple weeks, I'll try to summarize all of the wines discussed so far for a particular type of wine like Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon.  Occasionally, I'll offer a news article or a "How to" article on various topics (tasting wine, collecting wine, storing wine, etc.).  The posts are tagged with keywords that are listed on the right side below.

Monday, February 8, 2010

2005 Chateau de Sales, Pomerol, Bordeaux

Most Pomerol wines cost more than $40, and thus are excluded from this blog.  However, the 2005 Chateau de Sales is one of the more moderately-priced wines from the Pomerol appellation.  It is composed of 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 15% Cabernet Franc.  From the Wine Spectator, "A medium-bodied red, with chocolate, coffee and berry character on the nose and palate.  Fruity, supple and round with good structure.  Medium and pretty wine."  A classic Pomerol at a realistic list price of $38.
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