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Posted by Dan Doughtie on Jul 17, 2014

My First Mang-o-rita– and my last

Bud Light Mang-o-rita | I‘ve had the Lime-a-rita at various tastings, including one at Vineyard Wine Market. I actually liked it. It was very similar to a margarita. I was at a tasting at the Vineyard and bought a single of the Mang-o-rita. I thought it might be a good summer time drink when it’s hotter than hell. Glad I only bought 1. I’m sure these are technically malt liquors. Well I...

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Posted by Bottle Report on Jul 15, 2014

Big House is not the Big House

Big House Red 2012 | California Mrs. Dan brought this one home. It was on sale at Publix for under $10. We seem to be sampling a lot of blends lately. I don’t mind that because I view a blend as being a work of art rather than someone trying to rescue some bad grapes (although some really do fall under that category). We opened this one (complete with screwcap) when we sat down for a dinner of...

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Posted by Dan Doughtie on Jul 14, 2014

Bogle Essential Red could be essential

Bogle Essential Red 2011 | California I bought this wine about 6 months ago. Mrs. Dan said open something and this was it. I actually paid more than $10 but not much more. I think I paid around $11.99. I couldn’t find my receipt so I’m not sure if it was Vineyard Wine Market or Summerville Ace. This wine is to red blends as dark roast Columbian beans is to coffee. This is an old vine red...

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Posted by Cheap Bastard on Jul 13, 2014

Bodegas Elena Red Blend is worth every penny of $7.99

Bodegas Elena Red Blend 2013 | Mendoza, Argentina Mrs. Dan loves me. She saw this on sale for $7.99 (or something close to it). It was $2 off at Publix. I haven’t really reviewed a Cheap Wine Bastard level wine in a while. Under $10, that’s me. This wine has bold very fruit forward flavors when you first open it. Bright cherry…. not dark cherry… flavors. This wine was featured at...

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Posted by Dennis Sodomka on Jul 8, 2014

Masi Pinot Grigio Blend Delivers Fresh, Complex Tastes

Masi Masianco Pinot Grigio Verduzzo delle Venezie IGT 2012, Italy Cost: $14-16 What: Pinot Grigio is one of the most popular wines in America and in the world right now, and for good reason. It’s light, refreshing, good with food or alone, and it’s usually inexpensive. And it’s an easy wine to make. I like a dry Pinot Grigio in the summer, but sometimes it’s nice to drink something a little more complex,...

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Posted by Bottle Report on Jul 5, 2014

Turbo Cougar is one great brew

Turbo Cougar Blonde Bock Lager | Lexington, Virginia I think this is the best brew I’ve had in a long time. I am so disappointed I only had one bottle. This is brewed in Lexington, Virginia, by Devils Backbone Brewing. I hope that Devils Backbone refers to the ridge up in Highland County that looks like a rocky spine weaving along the South Fork of the Potomac River (the river is only about 3 feet...

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Posted by Dan Doughtie on Jul 4, 2014

Happy Fourth of July-Grass Roots style

Eagle Creek Grass Roots | Statesboro, GA I really liked the Eagle Creek Spot Tail Light Blonde Ale I tried a month or two back when it first hit the Augusta market. At that time they were only available in kegs. I found a six-can pack at Summerville Ace. Runs around $9. The label features a lawnmower. With lots of grass to cut I thought this might be a good “grass cutting” brew to try. Well...

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Posted by Bottle Report on Jul 3, 2014

First Friday (… Thursday actually) Tasting-Wine World-July 3

Nothing like celebrating First Friday a day early. With the Fourth of July falling on Friday Wine World move it up a day for a First Thursday tasting. With it being so dad-gum hot out there it was nice to try a group of wines that go nicely with the hot weather. The Sauvion Vouvray was a nice start. The aromas prepared me for a light grassy wine but the flavor was nothing of the sort. Nice fruit, apple...

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Recent Tasting Events

Third Thursday Wine World-July 17

Posted by Bottle Report on 7-17-14

First Friday (… Thursday actually) Tasting-Wine World-July 3

Posted by Bottle Report on 7-3-14

Vineyard Samples 14 Delightful Italian Wines

Posted by Dennis Sodomka on 7-3-14

Upcoming Events

MollyDooker Tasting-July 18-19

Posted by Bottle Report on 7-18-14

Wines of Chile & Argentina Seminar-July 18

Posted by Bottle Report on 7-13-14

First Friday Tasting-Wine World-Aug. 1

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Recent Reviews

My First Mang-o-rita– and my last

Posted by Dan Doughtie on 7-17-14

Big House is not the Big House

Posted by Bottle Report on 7-15-14

Bogle Essential Red could be essential

Posted by Dan Doughtie on 7-14-14

Most Recent Articles

MollyDooker Tasting-July 18-19

Posted on Jul 18, 2014 in Upcoming Events, Vineyard Wine Market | 0 comments

The Vineyard’s usual weekend tasting. Friday, 18, 2014, 4:3o-6:30PM and Saturday, July 19 from 2PM-6PM. Roger says” This weekend, a special treat! The new vintage of MollyDooker! The enchanting...

My First Mang-o-rita– and my last

Posted on Jul 17, 2014 in Daily Pour, Featured | 0 comments

Bud Light Mang-o-rita | I‘ve had the Lime-a-rita at various tastings, including one at Vineyard Wine Market. I actually liked it. It was very similar to a margarita. I was at a tasting at the Vineyard and...