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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 22, 2010

2005 Reserve de la Comtesse Lalande, Pauillac, Bordeaux

The second wine from Pichon-Longueville-Lalande, and made with all the care of the first label, this wine is elegant and refined.  A blend of 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 11% Petit Verdot, this wine received 89 points from Wine Spectator, "Floral, blackberry, and mineral on the nose.  Full-bodoed, with supersilky tannins and a pretty finish of mineral and fruit.  Very reserved and refined for a second wine."  The list price is $39.
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