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Raymond Wells writes about wines...

Raymond Wells, EdD, CSW

Certified Specialist of Wine

I will post some of my articles, tasting notes, and random comments.  Feel free to ask any wine-related questions or add your own comments.

Author: Raymond Wells Created: 11/10/2008 5:57 PM

Raymond writes about wine...


By Raymond Wells on 6/22/2009 12:44 PM

An article about pairing wines and cheeses with recommendations.

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By Raymond Wells on 6/22/2009 12:36 PM

2007 Benziger “Family Winery” Sauvignon Blanc, 2007 Tilia Chardonnay, 2007 Red Bicyclette Pinot Noir, 2007 Redwood Creek Pinot Noir, 2008 Black Swan Shiraz, 2008 Black Swan Shiraz/Cabernet, 2007 Stump Jump, and a brief note about Mourvèdre.

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By Raymond Wells on 6/13/2009 12:17 PM

2006 Peachy Canyon “Incredible Red” Zinfandel

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By Raymond Wells on 6/5/2009 12:01 PM

2007 Sonoma Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, 2007 Rodney Strong Estate “Charlotte’s Home” Sauvignon Blanc, 2004 Sonoma Vineyards Merlot, 2005 Rodney Strong Merlot, 2004 Sonoma Vineyards Syrah, 2006 Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon

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By Raymond Wells on 5/13/2009 1:06 PM

An article that looks at the advantages and disadvantages of oak in wines.

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By Raymond Wells on 5/13/2009 1:01 PM

NV Pinot Evil Pinot Grigio, 2007 Jacob’s Creek “Reserve” Riesling, 2007 Big House White, 2005 Big House Pink, 2006 Sasyr (by Rocca delle Macie), 2006 Jacob’s Creek “Reserve” Shiraz

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By Raymond Wells on 5/4/2009 3:39 PM

2006 Fox Brook Sauvignon Blanc, 2007 Tomero Torrontes, 2007 Colombelle Rosé, 2005 Cantine Valpane “Rosso Pietro” Barbera del Monferrato DOC, 2007 MillsReef “Reserve” Merlot/Malbec, 2005 Hope Estate “The Ripper” Shiraz, 2006 Fox Brook Cabernet Sauvignon

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By Raymond Wells on 4/21/2009 4:45 PM

2007 Alamos Torrontes, 2007 ShooFly “Buzz Cut”, Non Vintage Rex Goliath Pinot Noir, Non Vintage Rex Goliath Merlot, 2007 Alamos Bonarda, 2007 Alamos Malbec

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By Raymond Wells on 4/5/2009 10:35 AM

2006 PKNT “Silver Collection” Sauvignon Blanc, 2006 Fat Cat Chardonnay, Non Vintage Steeple Jack Moscato, 2006 PKNT Pinot Noir, 2004 Fat Cat Merlot, 2005 PKNT Cabernet Sauvignon

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By Raymond Wells on 4/1/2009 9:58 AM

Read the tasting notes for the 2005 Lolita Pinot Noir

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By Raymond Wells on 3/20/2009 10:52 AM

2008 Root: 1 Sauvignon Blanc, 2007 Douglas Hill Chardonnay, 2008 Root: 1 Chardonnay, 2007 Root: 1 Carmenere, 2007 Root: 1 Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2005 Rutherford Ranch “Rhiannon”

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By Raymond Wells on 3/19/2009 12:01 PM

The Cork already carries some of these excellent Spanish wines and will will be getting some of the others.

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By Raymond Wells on 3/12/2009 10:54 AM

2004 A to Z “Night & Day” Red Wine, Oregon: The Raymond Rating = 90 points

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By Raymond Wells on 3/9/2009 4:05 PM

2007 Helfrich Pinot Gris2007 Helfrich Gewurztraminer, 2007 A-Mano Pinot Grigio, 2006 A-Mano Chianti, 2006 A-Mano Primitivo, and 2007 Helfrich Riesling

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By Raymond Wells on 2/27/2009 2:31 PM

2005 Cottesbrook Sauvignon Blanc and 2005 Fat Cat Pinot Noir tasting notes

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