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WineReviewOnline.com Featured #Wine Review: Domaine Grand Veneur 2019 “Les Origines” Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France ($60, @Kysela) Miranda Franco 94 Points "It is rich, powerful, and intense, yet velvet on the palate with incredible concentration."

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New #wine reviews this week for WineReviewOnline.com include @BrokenEarthWine, Castello di Amorosa, @FortRossWinery, @BullyHillWine, @CanvasbackWine, Greenwing, Barra, Sella & Mosca and Hoffmann Vineyards WineReviewOnline.com

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Glad Michael Apstein enjoyed #Tequila and #Mezcal during his trip to #Mexico, in addition to wine. winereviewonline.com/Michael_Apstei…

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"Marketing reports of sales trends in 2023 are finally in and clearly indicate that Sauvignon Blanc was the only 1 of the top 10 varietals showing solid growth in both sales value (up 6%) and volume (up nearly 2%)" @RobyWine67 WineReviewOnline.com WineReviewOnline.com/Norm_Roby_Sauv… #wine

WineReviewOnline.com Featured #Wine Review: Davis Bynum 2021 Pinot Noir, River West Vineyard, Russian River Valley, California Roger Morris 92 Points "A very elegant Pinot Noir with juicy flavors and great length on the palate and a lingering dollop of sweet fruitiness."

WineReviewOnline.com Featured #Wine Review: Ottella 2022 La Creete Turbiana, Lugana DOC, Veneto, Italy (Vias Imports) Wayne Belding MS 92 Points "The flavors are refreshing & complex, with layers of citrus, apple & tropical nuances enhanced by elements of cream & lemon zest."

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Jim Clarke aka @JimWineBeer wrote a very good book about South African wine, "Wines of South Africa" jimclarkeus.wordpress.com and columns for WineReviewOnline.com winereviewonline.com/wine_articles.…

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WineReviewOnline.com Featured #Wine Review: Château d’Issan 2019 “Moulin d’Issan” Margaux, Bordeaux, France ($24, AP Wine Imports) Rebecca Murphy 95 Points "beautifully balanced with rich black fruit flavors, lifted by crisp acidity & finishes with smooth as silk tannins."

"Chile probably isn’t the first place that springs to mind when it comes to either cool-climate winemaking or memorable Syrah." Writes Pam Roberto on WineReviewOnline.com WineReviewOnline.com/Pam_Roberto_Co… Maybe it should be.

WineReviewOnline.com Featured #Wine Review: Viña González Bastias 2020 “Pais en Tinaja” Maule Valley, Chile Miranda Franco 93 Points "Fresh acidity adds just the right depth, leading to a smooth, dry finish."

Hard to believe this is our 17th Annual Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition. Results will be posted at SommelierChallenge.com in coming days, with reviews of Platinum Award winners to be published by WineReviewOnline.com and SpiritsReviewOnline.com.

WineReviewOnline.com Featured #Wine Review: Château La Fleur de Boüard 2020 "Le Lion de La Fleur” Lalande de Pomerol, Bordeaux, France ($30) Norm @RobyWine67 92 Points "attractive upfront black fruit flavors. With smooth velvety tannins, it is well-balanced & finishes long."

43rd Annual San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge will be January 25 & 26, 2025 SanDiegoWineChallenge.com