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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #4 – France

Posted on February 4, 2016 by joyofwine

Bordeaux under $40 you say?  Yes, it’s true, they do exist… If you get some of the stellar vintages, these wines can be magnificent. Today’s instalment is no different.  Chateau Brande-Bergere (a Bordeaux Superier) is located north of St. Emelion, … Continue reading →

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The Experienced Palate

Posted on January 22, 2013 by joyofwine

I admit it… I used to drink Blue Nun. For those of you that DON’T know what that is, it’s a cheap, massively produced German sweet wine that gained a great deal of popularity in the mid 1970’s-mid 1980’s.  It … Continue reading →

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