May 2012 Wine Club Selections
The May wines are in! This month I chose two French wines that are both rated 90 or more by Robert Parker. Although these wines come from different producers, they are both imported by European Cellars Selection (Eric Solmon). They are one of the premier importers of Eurpean wines. Robert M. …
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April 2012 Wine Club Selections
Founded in 1970, with its first release in 1975, Marqués de Cáceres the Rioja bodega was established by Henri Forner, whose family has been active in the wine business for …
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March 2012
The Oconee Wine Club
The red selection comes from the Apaltagua Winery, located in the prestigious Apalta region in Chile’s Colchagua Valley, which specializes in one distinguished, but lesser known, grape varietal – Carmenère. Carmenère is considered the “lost Bordeaux” variety, as it was originally planted in Bordeaux, but was abandoned there because it …
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February 2012 The Oconee Wine Club
Charles Smith Wines
First there was K Vintners, then the Magnificent Wine Company and now winemaker Charles Smith brings you his latest revelation. Charles Smith Wines: The Modernist Project is a response to how people generally consume …
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Terra d’ Oro Winery
The January wine club selections come from a great California winery located in Amador County called Terra d’ Oro. With 400 acres of magnificent acres of estate vines—including several historic, old-vine vineyards—Terra d’Oro Winery now produces uncommonly delicious Zinfandel, Barbera, Sangiovese, Syrah, Pinot Grigio, Moscato, Rosé and Forte (our Super Tuscan blend).
They …
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December 2011
Oconee Wine Club Selections
Langtry Estate & Vineyards
For well over one hundred years, intrepid travelers have trekked over Howell Mountain to reach the Guenoc Valley winery.
Langtry Estate & Vineyards property is vast, encompassing some thirty-five square miles of epic terrain, where untamed flora and …
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Bailey’s 750ml – Everyone needs to have a little Baileys for the Holiday’s. Save $2.00 …
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November Oconee Wine Club Selections
THE WINERY
Behind the name of Albino Armani there is a dynamic reality, which has always grown and evolved. The name represents a widespread family estate, which now includes three large wineries in the excellent wine-growing …
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There are still spots open for tonight’s wine tasting at Filet Steak & Seafood. The cost is only $10 per person and you will enjoy some great wines, most rated over 90! Actually one was rated as high as 93 by Robert Parker! You will taste 2 whites and 4 reds and sample some gourmet …
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Extreme Makeover: Home Edition visits Madison, Georgia
Sunday October 9th
6:00 -7:30
Wine Tasting provided by The Oconee Cellar and Wynn Pennington, brother of Tye Pennington, host of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
Taste 10 different wines from Wynn’s portfolio from Hand Picked Selections then see the show on the …
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