Stories from Cheap Fun Wines
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Wine Growers Worried About Erratic Spring Weather in California
Cheap Fun Wines &bull May 31, 2011
The Sacramento Bee has an interesting article about how wine grape growers in the Sacramento region, along with those tending other perishable crops like cherries and strawberries, are struggling through a series of fluke frosts and hailstorms. YIKES! Given all… Full Story »
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Topics:
- California
- Wine
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Paco & Lola Albarino 2009
Cheap Fun Wines &bull May 31, 2011
I could very easily get stuck in a wine rut with this one. It is a ray of sunshine in a glass and it seriously taps into my bygone scratch n sniff addiction. Incredibly aromatic with lovely summer stone fruit… Full Story »
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Passover Wine Picks from a Pro - Rogov's Guide to Kosher Wine
Cheap Fun Wines &bull Apr 12, 2011
Did you know that not all Kosher wines are from Israel? And not all Israeli wines are Kosher! Daniel Rogov, well known for his guide to the wines of Isreal now has a fantastic little guidebook of his recommendations for… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Kosher wine
- Israel
- Wine
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Passover Wine Guide 2011
Cheap Fun Wines &bull Apr 11, 2011
I have been out of the wine business for some time, and sadly no longer have the opportunity to taste a wide variety of Kosher wines on a regular basis. SparklingRashi Moscato d'Asti 2010$9.75 Delightfully fresh, semi sweet, with outstanding floral, melon, pear and tangerine aromas and flavors. Moscato is a fantastic way to start or end your evening.… Full Story »
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Rattlesnake Bottle Holder - Creepy or Kitschy?
Cheap Fun Wines &bull Mar 22, 2011
For some reason I want to call this thing the Snakes of Wrath. I don't know why. Just sort of stuck in my head. It looks remarkably like taxidermy and I suppose it might be an interesting addition to southwestern… Full Story »
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Sedara Donnafugata 2008
Cheap Fun Wines &bull Mar 21, 2011
Southern Italian and Sicilian wines can be fantastic values. Generally speaking you get a whole lot of rustic flavor for under $15. The hot dry climate and terrain in Puglia and Sicily tends to yield wines that are strong and… Full Story »
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Finally... Something to Send Your Ex on Valentine's Day
Cheap Fun Wines &bull Feb 14, 2011
If you're feeling embittered rather than romantic this year, you might find this tidbit interesting: evidently sending your ex a bottle of wine made by lepers is becoming a trend among jilted Europeans. I LOVE this! You can send a… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Sweet
- Austria
- Full Bodied
- Wine
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The really huge, Monday, Monday, Attitude Adjustment Wine Glass
Cheap Fun Wines &bull Nov 9, 2010
I good friend forwarded this to me a while back and I had a good chuckle, then maybe a chortle, and then of course I snobbishly poo-poo'd it. Well, it has been a Monday and I dare say if I… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Wine
- Wine Glass
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Portable Wine - Klean Kanteen Wine Karafe
Cheap Fun Wines &bull Oct 4, 2010
Sometimes you want to take your wine with you. But what do you do when getting to your destination means climbing a few thousand vertical feet, a bike ride through busy city streets or a paddle to an uninhabited island?… Full Story »
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Wattle Creek Mendocino Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Cheap Fun Wines &bull Sep 13, 2010
One sip of the Wattle Creek sauvignon blanc and you can just tell it comes from a cooler climate. This zippy sipper just screams refreshment--from the lovely green-gold hue to the bright, grassy nose. Lots of mouthwatering grapefruit and lime… Full Story »
