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30 Second Wine Advisor: Wine Focus: The Loire

March 14, 2010 - 2:00pm
If subtlety's your game, then you may favor crisp, minerally wines like those from Europe's cooler river valleys like the Mosel, the Danube and the Loire.

30 Second Wine Advisor: Quake shakes Chile's wineries

March 14, 2010 - 2:00pm
Chile faces massive economic impact from the quake. Its fishing economy and wine industry (10th in world production) may be heavily hit.

30 Second Wine Advisor: Bubbles and fire

March 14, 2010 - 2:00pm
What to drink with fiery fare? Dairy works best, but who wants a glass of Grade A when there's wine or beer to be had?

WebWineMan: Big Bottle Best Buys!

March 14, 2010 - 2:00pm
Richard Fadeley has been sneaking around in the big bottle section and has found some surprisingly enjoyable wine at prices that will work with almost any budget.

Vino 101: Harnessing Your Enthusiasm

March 14, 2010 - 2:00pm
Ever had a wine server tell you all about the soil, the aging (both years and barrels), the history, the rating scores and the winemaker's resume. Too much information?

Vino e Cucina d'Italia: A White Wine and Winery Worth Noting

March 14, 2010 - 2:00pm
Neil Duarte introduces us to a most impressive white wine made from the ancient Timorasso grape in the vineyards of Walter Massa.

Schaefer on Wine: Doug Margerum has left the building

March 14, 2010 - 2:00pm
In Santa Barbara County, Doug Margerum is nearly legendary. His wine shop and restaurant, Wine Cask, was ground zero for the emerging Santa Barbara County wine culture. But all that is now gone.

Italian Wine Guide: Top Brunello di Montalcino Estates

March 14, 2010 - 2:00pm
Tom Hyland reports that happily, 2004 was a great vintage for Brunello di Montalcino.

Wine Reports: Golden Kaan 2006 Western Cape Pinotage ($10)

March 14, 2010 - 2:00pm
Simple but clean and well-made, affordable Pinotage in the modern style.

Bucko's Wine Reports: Spring 2009 Releases

March 14, 2010 - 2:00pm
Spring is in full force in much of the Northern Hemisphere. It's time to start charcoaling those steaks and smoking that brisket. Randy Bucko Buckner offers some big Zins, crisp whites and more as he presents his monthly report on 100 new wine releases.

Wine Reports: Chateau Belair-Moustet 2007 Bordeaux Sauvignon ($12.99)

March 14, 2010 - 2:00pm
Simple and fresh, cleansing citric flavors make it a decent food wine at a quaffable 12% alcohol.

Wine Reports: Marqués de Cáceres 2004 Rioja Crianza ($15.99)

March 14, 2010 - 2:00pm
This modest, classically styled Rioja will cellar well but is mighty easy to drink right now.

Wine Reports: Marqués de Riscal 2004 Rioja Reserva ($28.99)

March 14, 2010 - 2:00pm
Will surely gain complexity with years in the cellar; but bright fruit and easy tannins make it quite accessible now.

Oxford Town Wines: Blending in

March 14, 2010 - 2:00pm
Is it OK to blend wines from different bottles? John Juergens does it all the time — as part of his wine-tasting class. Here's why.

Wine Reports: Martin Codax 2006 Ergo Rioja Tempranillo ($12.99)

March 14, 2010 - 2:00pm
Bright and tangy cherry fruit on the palate, with plenty of fresh-fruit acidity for balance and food-friendliness.

Wine Reports: Bloom 2005 Red Petals Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Dornfelder Qualitätswein ($8.99)

March 14, 2010 - 2:00pm
Lightweight and nicely balanced, it's a red that can be served with a light chill, and it goes very well with food.

Wine Reports: Muga 2004 Rioja Reserva ($28.99)

March 14, 2010 - 2:00pm
Very young for a Reserva and still quite primary, it will reward years of cellar time. Still, it's enjoyable now.

Wine Reports: Mionetto Valdobbiadene Prosecco Brut ($12.99)

March 14, 2010 - 2:00pm
Crisp, prickly carbonation tickles the nose and tongue. Crisp, dry, light and fizzy, with hints of pears and apples in the flavor.

Wine Reports: d'Arenberg 2007 The Hermit Crab Adelaide Viognier Marsanne ($16.99)

March 14, 2010 - 2:00pm
This Aussie blend of 58% Viognier, 42% Marsanne is rich-textured, nearly dry and firmly acidic, a natural match with the fruits of the sea.

Wine Reports: Matteo Correggia 2004 La Val dei Preti Nebbiolo d'Alba ($19.99)

March 14, 2010 - 2:00pm
Offers a good sample of Nebbiolo style at a price well below Barolo or Barbaresco.