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Spain & Latin America Tasting
Eclipse di Luna (Miami Circle)

6 Wines & Tapas for $10
September 21 - 6 pm
Click here for more information.

Spain & Latin America Tasting
Eclipse di Luna (Miami Circle)

6 Wines & Tapas for $10
September 21 - 6 pm
Click here for more information.

From the category archives:

Loire Valley

Vacheron Sancerre Les Romains

August 23, 2010 Daily Deals

This is a beautifully complex Sancerre from a topnotch winery, Vacheron. Vacheron Sancerre Blanc “Les Romains” 2008 $54.99 WE 93 “The name of the wine, the Romans, reminds us that Sancerre was once a Roman hilltop stronghold. The wine is crisply, tautly mineral, a pure expression of citrus and grapefruit flavors, an intense, beautifully executed [...]

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Reserve des Vignerons Saumur 2009

August 6, 2010 France

If you haven’t figured it out, I f***ing love the Loire Valley. Reserve des Vignerons Saumur Blanc 2009 Saumur, Loire Valley, France $13.99 100% Chenin Blanc One of my favorite wines I have tasted in awhile. Honey and citrus wonderfulness. Fantastic acidity and a flavor that lasts forever. Heavenly. Order Here or Call 404.876.6790

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Les Roches Sauvignon

August 6, 2010 France

Les Roches Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Touraine, Loire Valley, France $11.99 100% Sauvignon Blanc Very zippy citrus flavors. A bit of honeysuckle gives this wine a nice floral finish. Pretty wine. I am a huge fan and have been waiting weeks for this wine to come in. Definitely taking a bottle home tonight. Order here or [...]

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Fournier Sauvignon Blanc

July 16, 2010 Daily Deals

The Fournier family has been making wine in Sancerre since the 1950s.   I had a lovely lunch with Thibault Fournier and had the opportunity to taste through their entire lineup.  Loved every wine, but the one I kept coming back to was the straight Sauvignon Blanc.  The quality absolutely rocked and the price is unbelievable. [...]

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Louis de Grenelle Rose

May 10, 2010 Bubbles
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Grenelle is the last of the family owned property of the major Saumur sparkling houses. Louis de Grenelle Sparkling Rose NV $19.99 Hand harvested. 100% Cabernet Franc. Champagne Method Big nose. Bright and crisp. Red Fruit (raspberry, strawberry) and flowers (violet)! Order Here Please note price, availability and vintage are subject to change.

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Merieau Les Bois Jacou Gamay

May 10, 2010 France
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Jean-Francois Merieau is one of the rising stars of the Loire Valley. Most of his wines are single varietals from single vineyards. He is also switching his viticulture to 100% organic. Merieau Les Bois Jacou Gamay 2007 $13.99 Touraine, Loire Valley, France From 40-60 year old Gamay from a single block of vines, harvested by [...]

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Mmm… Loire

March 26, 2010 Loire Valley

All of my friends and most of our customers here at Ansley Wine Merchants know that the Loire Valley is my favorite region. I get super excited when I have the opportunity to taste something new from my beloved region. Several months ago at a tasting dominated by wines from the Rhone, two gems from [...]

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Morin Sancerre

March 19, 2010 Loire Valley

Gerard & Pierre Morin Chene Marchand Sancerre 2007 $24.99 Parker  93 “Pierre Morin’s unfiltered 2007 Sancerre Chene Marchand bottling from his top site is simply flabbergasting in the context of its vintage – in fact, there are few better wines to be had from the Sauvignon Blanc grape. A gorgeous nose and subtly oily, lush, [...]

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Domaine de Salvard Cheverny

February 27, 2010 France

Domaine de Salvard Cheverny 2008 Loire Valley, France 80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Chardonnay $14.99 Delicate wine with hints of citrus and herbs. Mint and pepper on the finish Importer – Kermit Lynch

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Louis de Grenelle Platine NV

December 26, 2009 Bubbles

Louis de Grenelle Platine NV Loire Valley, France $19.99 85% Chenin Blanc, 10% Chardonnay, 5% Cabernet Franc The Crémant is of a very nice yellow, slighty straw coloured. It is costellated by fine and persistent bubbles. Frank, the flavours of lemon, pears and of lime dominate. The structure of the taste is well put forth [...]

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Louis de Grenelle Rose Corail NV

December 26, 2009 Bubbles

Louis de Grenelle Rose Corail NV Saumur, Loire Valley, France $19.99 100% Cabernet Franc Sec The intense pink colour is constellated of fine pearls. A feast of small red fruits (raspberry, wild strawberry) and flowers (iris, violet). Its taste presents acid drops and red fruits. A festivity wine “par excellence”, perfect at the aperitif or [...]

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