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90+ Point Wines for Under $25


Thursday, October 26th, 2006

90+ point wines for under $25 This is why it matters that Winemonger is both the importer and the retailer of these wines: When you buy direct, you get world-class wines at a great value. Enough said. Here are some selections: CHARDONNAY Braunstein Oxhoft 2002 $17.50 92 pts. from the Falstaff Guide Velich Darscho 2002 $24.99 93 pts. from the Falstaff Guide RIESLING Gritsch Mauritiushof 1000-Eimerberg Smaragd 2003 $24.99 92 pts. from Wine Enthusiast Magazine (Top 100 Wine of the Year 2005) 90 pts. from A La Carte Hogl Loibner Vision Smaragd 2003 $24.99 94 ...

Wines for Thanksgiving


Wednesday, October 25th, 2006

It's time again to think about some Thanksgiving wines. We stand by what we've said before about pairing wines with turkey and the rest of your holiday meal, but here's a quick yet comprehensive guide for which red and white wines will pair best with Thanksgiving dinner: (and be sure to check out our wines-under-$25 selections at the bottom of this page!)
Thanksgiving Red Wine
RED WINES Pinot Noir St. Laurent Tempranillo Petit Sirah Merlot Bonarda Rioja Shiraz Syrah Blaufranksich Cabernet Franc Zinfandel (but not with too high an alcohol %!) Or a nice red cuvee ...

Wenzel Winery named to Top 100


Wednesday, October 4th, 2006

The SAZ - 96 pts.
Wine & Spirits magazine has named Wenzel to its Top 100 Wineries in the World list for 2006, and their SAZ Ruster Ausbruch 2001 dessert wine to the Top 100 Wines of the Year list. Awarding it with 96 points, their tasting notes regaled: “The flagship wine of Wenzel, the 2001 Saz retains the traditional character of Ausbruch while striving for a modern sense of concentration and purity. Blended in a time-honored proportion of 60 percent ...

Halloween Party Ideas for Grown-Ups


Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006

© Steven Weissman
OK, kiddies, step aside. We want some sweet treats for the grown-ups. Now, we're not suggesting anything untoward here- just a great idea for an All Hallow's Eve celebration where adults get to enjoy some sweets in a very posh and grown-up way. Throw a Halloween party featuring a whole slew of dessert and off-dry wines.
Let's agree on this: a big part of the fun of Halloween was getting dozens of different ...

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