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Vin de Pays Wines: France's Best Value "Country Wines"

In most wine producing regions of the world, there is a government body that attempts to classify wines in order to protect both the producers and the consumers from fraud. This (quasi) governmental entity ensures that the information on the label is correct and can be relied upon by the consumer...

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Collazzi 2005 - IntoWineTV Episode 101

In this episode of IntoWineTV, host Lisa Kolenda and wine experts Bartholomew Broadbent, Cezar Kusik, and Rob Renteria convene at one of San Francisco's finest restaurants, Incanto, to taste and discuss Super Tuscan wines. Theme: Supe r Tuscans Wine: Collazzi 2005 ($50) Find Collazzi Wines Region: Tuscany Alcohol: 13.5% Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 10%

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Giacosa Roero Arneis 2008 - IntoWineTV Episode 100

In this episode of IntoWineTV, host Lisa Kolenda and wine experts Bartholomew Broadbent, Cezar Kusik, and Rob Renteria convene at one of San Francisco's finest restaurants, Incanto, to taste and discuss Italian Whites. Theme: Italian Whites Wine: 2008 Giacosa Roero Arneis ($17.99) (Editors Note: The wine reviewed is the Giacosa Fratelli Arneis and not Bruno Giacosa Arneis as referenced at one point during the video. IntoWine regrets the error.) Find Giacosa Roero Arneis 2008 Region: Piedmont Alcohol: 12.8% Varietals: 100% Arneis from the Roero area of Piedmont

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Feudi della Medusa Albithia Vermentino 2006 - IntoWineTV Episode 99

In this episode of IntoWineTV, host Lisa Kolenda and wine experts Bartholomew Broadbent, Edward Ruiz, and Rob Renteria convene at one of San Francisco's finest restaurants, Incanto, to taste and discuss Italian "Island" Wines. Theme: Italian "Island" Wines Wine: Feudi della Medusa Albithia Vermentino 2006 ($25) Find Feudi della Medusa Albithia Vermentino Region: Sardinia Alcohol: 14% Varietal: 100% Vermentino

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Best Wine to Pair with Camembert Cheese

Camembert cheese is a cow's milk cheese with a creamy texture and a bloomy white rind. It begins as a relatively mild semi-soft wheel, but grows runnier and more robustly flavored with age. We asked our panel of experts what they’d recommend to sip alongside this exceptionally rich French cheese:

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Poderi Aldo Conterno Barbera D'Alba Conca Tre Pile 2005 - IntoWineTV Episode 98

In this episode of IntoWineTV, host Lisa Kolenda and wine experts Edward Ruiz, Cezar Kusik, and Bartholomew Broadbent convene at one of San Francisco's finest restaurants, Incanto, to taste and discuss Piedmont Reds. Theme: Pied mont Reds Wine: 2005 Poderi Aldo Conterno Barbera D'Alba Conca Tre Pile ( $45) Find Poderi Aldo Conterno Barbera D'Alba Conca Tre Pile Region: Piedmont Varietals: Barbera

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Best Wine to Pair with Beef Bourguignon

Beef Bourguignon is a French staple. From rustic peasant origins, this rich stew of beef braised in red wine has evolved to win a place among the most widely known traditional dishes of French haute cuisine. We asked our panel of experts what they’d recommend to sip alongside this hearty, robust dish:

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Bandol Wines: Great Red Wines from Provence

Provence lies in the south east corner of France. There are many famous wine regions within Provence, but none make better wines than Bandol. Wine has been made in Bandol since the Phoenicians planted the first vines 2,500 years ago.

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Campo al Mare Vermentino 2008 - IntoWineTV Episode 97

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Yarra Valley: Quality Wines From Victoria's Oldest Wine Region

Australia's Yarra Valley is the oldest wine region in the state of Victoria. It's also one of Victoria's best-known tourist destinations. Just 28 miles from Melbourne, Victoria's capital, Yarra Valley attracts over two million visitors per year, according to the Tourism Victoria Research Unit. This historic wine region, only one hour's drive from Melbourne, is a world away from the skyscrapers and tram-filled streets of downtown.

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