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Duckhorn 2003 Three Palms Vineyard Merlot

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I've been on a Merlot kick lately, while Cabernet Sauvignon is a great winter wine, Merlot's fruitier feel makes it a great spring red. Another great Napa Merlot producer Duckhorn Vineyards has just released their 2003 Merlot offerings: the 2003 Duckhorn Estate reserve and the 2003 Duckhorn Three Palms reserve. The Three Palms Vineyard, which has been producing Merlot since 1978 is located on the northeast side of the Napa Valley in an area that has rocky and well-drained soil. The wine is 75% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 7% Cabernet Franc. It spent 20 months in French oak château-style barrels. The resulting wine is described as smooth and full-bodied with a palate of red fruit notes and cedar and oak. The wine costs $80 per bottle.

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Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Mini Bottles

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte is releasing their One Fo(u)r mini bottles of Brut Non-Vintage and Brut Rose to theU.S. market. The youngest Champagne producer dresses up their little bottles in blue (Brut) and pink (Rose) quarter bottles with a portable strap. The One Fo(u)r Brut NV is $9.99/bottle and it is $12.99/bottle for the One Fo(u)r Brut Rose. I spotted the Rose last night at Whole Foods here in Los Angeles so they are definitely out in some markets.