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Wine Tasting
2005 Hugues Beaulieu Picpoul De Pinet Coteaux du Languedoc

Winery: Hugues Beaulieu
Brand/Type: Picpoul de Pinet
Vintage: 2005
Country: France
Region: Coteaux du Languedoc,
Alcohol content: 12.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Appearance: Pale yellow
Aroma/Bouquet: Grapefruit, Floral
Made from a rather obscure grape, the Picpoul, it makes an excellent alternative to Chardonnays; dry to off dry, very crisp with lemon, lime, and a touch of melon, with a strong mineral finish and pronounced acidity.
This [...]

Wine Tasting:
2005 Barton & Guestier Vouvray

Winery: Barton & Guestier
Brand/Type: Vouvray
Vintage: 2005
Country: France
Region: Loire Valley,Touraine
Alcohol content: 11.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Appearance: Pale straw
Aroma/Bouquet: Floral
This is very nice wine for accompanying a meal (poultry is ideal) or drinking alone.
It has a nice aroma that compliments the wines peach and pear flavors. It is crisp and light on the tongue, dry to off dry, well [...]

Wine Tasting:
La Vieille Ferme 2004 Côtes du Ventoux

Winery: La Vieille Ferme
Brand/Type: Rosé
Vintage: 2004
Country: France
Region: Provence, Côtes du Ventoux
Alcohol content: 13%
Closure: Scew cap
Appearance: Medium Ruby
Aroma/Bouquet: Fresh grapes and cinnamon
This Rose (a blend of Cinsaut (50%), Grenache (40%), Syrah (10%)) is quite fruity! It’s a very nice alternative to White Zinfandel. Yes, we know we probably just offended many wine snobs for even [...]




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