Excellent review by David Lawrason of a very fine wine: Gianni Gagliardo Barolo 2006. I could not agree more!

Gianni Gagliardo Barolo 2006, Docg

"This classic has that lifted fragrant, spicy/cedary, leather, roasted chestnut, marzipan nose that only mature Barolo can bring - especially the lifted part. It’s mid-weight, taut and nebbiolo tense, with loads of mouth puckering tannin. The overall length here is quite impressive. A textbook Barolo from a great vintage. Try one now then stick other bottles sin the cellar for up to five years. Length is excellent.Tasted September 2012

92 Points." D. Lawrason.

La Granja Tempranillo Garnacha 2011, a remarkable value wine with a very pleasant taste. From the Cariñena D.O.

La Granja Tempranillo Garnacha 2011.

Dark ruby and captivating with full ripe flavours. Notes of red cherry and just a whisper of exotic spice. Sweet tannins and a velvet-smooth finish.

At just $5 in the U.S., I was a bit skeptical, but the label, the great varietals, and the wine region all convinced me I should try it. After tasting it and enjoying it with friends, the verdict is that this is a quality wine. I'll go back for more.

I purchased it at Trader Joe's in Chicago. No sign of it in the LCBO in Ontario yet.

Pair it with white meats, sausages, or wine and cheese.

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A nice restaurant, & now they have good wine too! RT @GmaLozano: Ya es oficial en el Sueño de Baco de Madrid ya p...

A nice restaurant, & now they have good wine too! RT @GmaLozano: Ya es oficial en el Sueño de Baco de Madrid ya pueden encontrar nuestros vinos.

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With Chris & Ash sharin Left Hook Martini at Martini Bar Burlington. Server Carl gettin married in 2 days. Congrats

With Chris & Ash sharin Left Hook Martini at Martini Bar Burlington. Server Carl gettin married in 2 days. Congrats

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Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha 2010. Burgundy, cherry red. Aromas of ripe red berries with traces of floral. The flavours are ample & structured with notes of blackberries, strawberries, dark chocolate, leather, vanilla and plums. Sweet and pleasant tannins,

Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha 2010. Burgundy, cherry red. Aromas of ripe red berries with traces of floral. The flavours are ample & structured with notes of blackberries, strawberries, dark chocolate, leather, vanilla and plums. Sweet and pleasant tannins, with a long and smooth finish. The vineyards are 35 to 40 years old at an altitude of 600 to 700 metres. The yield is about two and a half tons per acre. Fermented in stainless steel, no oak. This is an outstanding wine. About $15 in the US, $22 in Canada.

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@jimmybuffett Enjoying life in Margaritaville!

@jimmybuffett Enjoying life in Margaritaville!

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At Jimmie Buffet's on Navy Pier

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Lovin it!

@vidalblonde You should have come; check out these brother winemakers fr Casa de Vilacetinho Portugal.

@vidalblonde You should have come; check out these brother winemakers fr Casa de Vilacetinho Portugal.

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Cool wine labels from Vidigal Wines of Portugal.

Cool wine labels from Vidigal Wines of Portugal.

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Quinta da Alorna Branco (White) 2011. Just the most lovely floral fresh bouquet with notes of pineapple, and deli...

Quinta da Alorna Branco (White) 2011. Just the most lovely floral fresh bouquet with notes of pineapple, and delicate citrus. The wine comes across as approachable and luscious with a good mouth feel to balance the acidity and residual sweetness.

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Hey, Lid! Look, your store.

So delicious, so homemade, this is the Italian restaurant to beat in Miami.

Mamma Rosinelli still cracks the whip in the kitchen at the restaurant that bears her name. I am in town for the Miami International Wine Fair and I need a good place to eat. Found it!

I paused a few moments outside to see the servers bring piping hot dishes to their patrons on the outdoors pedestrian street. I could see they all looked fabulous. So I ventured inside. I ordered the Fettuccine Bolognese. Handmade and fresh. Meat sauce to die for.

Owner-sons Tonino and Roberto made sure I was well looked after. Indeed I was. Superb in every way!

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Thx! RT @zoltanszabo: @thewinebaron Alentejo, Ribatejo, Colares, Setubal Peninsula etc. plus all the rest, many a...

Thx! RT @zoltanszabo: @thewinebaron Alentejo, Ribatejo, Colares, Setubal Peninsula etc. plus all the rest, many are in "up & coming" status, still...

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@Hinterbrook Hinterbrook Deeply Red. A nice wine w nice price at $11.95. Open, give it 10 min of air, then enjoy with hamburger or sloppy joes. It'll bring a smile to your face. Avail only fr the winery.

@Hinterbrook Hinterbrook Deeply Red. A nice wine w nice price at $11.95. Open, give it 10 min of air, then enjoy with hamburger or sloppy joes. It'll bring a smile to your face. Avail only fr the winery.

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Sipping Foreign Affair Chardonnay '08. Very nice. 10% of the grapes were set aside to dry in the appassimento method, then aged in French oak for 13 months. Notes of peach, melon, vanilla, butterscotch, and a hint of grapefruit, with balanced acidity and

Sipping Foreign Affair Chardonnay '08. Very nice. 10% of the grapes were set aside to dry in the appassimento method, then aged in French oak for 13 months. Notes of peach, melon, vanilla, butterscotch, and a hint of grapefruit, with balanced acidity and a pleasant finish.

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I'm sure you can hold it! Me, on the other hand ... RT @RhondaLawrie: @thewinebaron Mmm...looks delish....think ...

I'm sure you can hold it! Me, on the other hand ... RT @RhondaLawrie: @thewinebaron Mmm...looks delish....think I gained a pound just looking at it! Enjoy!

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Sarah @warahsallace does a fab job lookin after us at @turtlejacks service with a caring smile!

Sarah @warahsallace does a fab job lookin after us at @turtlejacks service with a caring smile!

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Obsessing over mountainous brownie, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream & 8 oz of Skor bits... How u say "mamma mia?"

Obsessing over mountainous brownie, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream & 8 oz of Skor bits... How u say "mamma mia?"

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Pineapple Smash Martini at Turtle Jack's, Appleby Burlington. Nice colour & flavour! Waiting on ribs!

Pineapple Smash Martini at Turtle Jack's, Appleby Burlington. Nice colour & flavour! Waiting on ribs!

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Turtle Jack's fab rib combo, nachos with guacamole (made in-house fresh daily) & bruschetta. Fresh local. It's nice here on the patio on a Friday afternoon.

Turtle Jack's fab rib combo, nachos with guacamole (made in-house fresh daily) & bruschetta. Fresh local. It's nice here on the patio on a Friday afternoon.

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