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January 18, 2008 
 Budget Bottles 2.0
 international wines (under $20)


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January is the time to cinch your budget and pinch the pennies from your your piggy.
Remorse is boring and abstaining is absurd so here's an international selection of 58 new reviews and recently tasted wines ~ all for under $20 ~ to make your task easier.
I guarantee you'll find a few to pique your interest and tempt your taste buds without breaking the piggy bank.

*January 4 ~ Budget Bottles 1
*January 11~ Budget Bottles 1.5 ~ featuring BC bargains and budget bubbles
*January 18 ~ Budget Bottles part 2.0

 La Chamiza Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Argentina, 2007
 

La Chamiza Cab-mer Exceptional value!
Sweet, upfront fruit aromas - plums, raspberries, blueberries - violets and coffee notes. Smooth jammy fruit on the palate spiked with earthy spices and cocoa. Balanced, with fresh acidity and fine, dusty tannins on the finish.

$8.90 BC
(+52852)

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 Feudo Arancio Grillo, Sicily Italy, 2006
 

Arancio Grillo This crisp white will thrill you with its sweet, dried pineapple, delicate citrus blossom and almond oil aromas. Secondary notes of minerals, citrus, stone fruit, honey and grass return on the palate - round and superbly clean with zesty acidity.
Perfect for seafood dishes or light creamy sauces.
$15.84 BC
(+190405)

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3 pages of reviews... 


 Vista TR Tinta Roriz, Beiras Portugal 2004
 

Vista TR Tinta Roriz Made primarily from the native grape variety Tinta Roriz this Portuguese red also contains 15% of another Port producing grape variety - Touriga Nacional. Bold, inky aromas - iodine, cherries and ripe berries with dark floral and chocolaty notes. Juicy and fresh on the palate - showing the aromatic berry-cherry flavours, cedary hints and mouth-watering acidity.
Pair this great value wine with strong cheeses and tapas.
$11.89 BC
(+413872)

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More great bargains here... 


 Folonari Shiraz, Sicily Italy, 2005
 

Folonari Shiraz Sweet and earthy with aromas of vanillin oak, dark plums and smoked cherries with mineral notes. Medium-bodied, fresh on the entry with bright berry- cherry flavours followed by white pepper, oak char and toasted spices. Solid, balanced acidity, fine dusty tannins and a lingering finish.
Good Value!
$13.86 BC
(+463489)

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 Moselland Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Germany, 2006
 

Michelsberg Riesling Petrol, minerals, grapefruit, crisp green apples and lemon-lime aromas. Zippy and refreshing in the mouth, the aromas reappear on the palate with vibrant limeaid flavours and a crisp, lingering finish.
Great value classic Riesling!
$13.36 BC
(+288670)

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 Golden Kaan Cabernet Sauvignon, South Africa, 2004
 

Golden Kaan CS Ripe, juicy red berry and cedar-y aromas with coffee bean and pepper notes. Supple and sweet on the tongue showing fresh spiced cherries, lovely balanced acidity and lingering coffee flavours.
Good value.
approx. $13.00 BC Private wine stores

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Three full pages of reviews... 


 Heath "Lizard Flat" Cabernet-Merlot, Australia, 2004
 

Lizard Flat Cab-Merlot This smooth and approachable red blend will win fast approval.
Rich fruit - mixed berry notes, dark floral, cedar wood, leather and vanilla. Supple on the palate, sweet fruit and raspberry liqueur with lingering coffee flavours.

approx. $15.00 BC private wine stores
(+206995) 1L Tetra-Pak


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 Bolla Valpolicella Classico, Italy, 2005
 

Bolla Valpolicella Inky, rich aromas - black cherry and dried fruit with dark floral and warm spice notes. Medium-bodied and smooth on the palate with juicy red fruit, leather and spiced oak flavours, balanced acidity and earthy tannin on the finish.

$13.86 BC
(+16840)


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 These reviews and more...
 

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  • Carpineto "Dogajolo" - Italy
  • Chateau du Parc - France,
  • Concha Y Toro "Sendero" - Chile
  • Diego Murillo Malbec - Argentina
  • MandraRossa Chardonnay - Italy
  • Little Rebel Pinot Noir - Australia
  • Lindeman's Coonawarra Cabernet - Australia
  • Vina Gormaz - Spain
  • Undurraga Sauvignon Blanc - Chile
  • [yellow tail] The Reserve Chardonnay-Australia


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 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival
 event tickets on sale January 22

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The 30th annual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Fest is just around the corner (seriously) - February 25-March 2.
The theme country is Italy (cin cin) and the global focus is bubbles (cheers)!
Event, seminar, tasting and dinner tickets go on sale 9:30am on January 22.

Do not miss out!


For tickets and information click here... 


 Taste B.C. 2008!
 tickets are still available...

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link to events page for details... 


Coming Next!

February 1
~ Ramp up to Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival
~Valentine's Day picks

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