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TEXTBOOK Is All About “Enjoying Luxury Today”
Have you ever tasted a wine from a classic region and thought, “Now that’s textbook”? So goes the story of TEXTBOOK founders Jonathan and Susan Pey—the latter of whom, after […] The post TEXTBOOK Is All About “Enjoying Luxury Today” appeared first on The Tasting Panel .
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July/August 2026
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Spec’s Family Corp. Acquires Lee’s Discount Liquor
Spec’s Family Corp., the parent company of Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods, has announced the acquisition of Lee’s Discount Liquor, Nevada’s largest independent liquor chain. This transaction marks Spec’s […] The post Spec’s Family Corp. Acquires Lee’s Discount Liquor appeared first on The Tasting Panel .
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Boisset Collection Announces Distribution Alignment With Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and U.S. Sales Force Expansion
Family-owned fine wine company Boisset Collection has announced a national distribution agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS) across 26 markets for JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset, Raymond Vineyards, Buena […] The post Boisset Collection Announces Distribution Alignment With Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and U.S. Sales Force Expansion appeared first on The Tasting Panel .
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Andre Brunel 2024 Grenache, Vins de Pays de Méditerranée, France ($15)
A dynamo, with wild strawberries, coffee, mocha, and blueberry pie. White pepper is subtle and tannins are sturdy, yet approachable. The post Andre Brunel 2024 Grenache, Vins de Pays de Méditerranée, France ($15) appeared first on The Tasting Panel .
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Arbol de Vida 2025 Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina ($15)
A very well-made Chardonnay in relation to its price, this displays clear varietal character but in a relatively light and fresh style. Orchard fruit notes lead the way backed up […] The post Arbol de Vida 2025 Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina ($15) appeared first on The Tasting Panel .
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Alvaredos-Hobbs 2024 Godello, Ribeira Sacra, Spain ($35)
This charming blend of 93% Godello, 5% Loureiro, 3% Alvariño is aged 15 months sur lies in 24% new French oak barrels and 2,500-liter thick stave foudres.A perfume of fresh […] The post Alvaredos-Hobbs 2024 Godello, Ribeira Sacra, Spain ($35) appeared first on The Tasting Panel .
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Bolle Grand Reserve, NV, Non-Alc, Sparkling Wine, La Mancha, Spain ($70)
Spending three months in oak and an additional nine on lees (a first for a nonalcoholic wine), this blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Sylvaner smells of pear subtly laced […] The post Bolle Grand Reserve, NV, Non-Alc, Sparkling Wine, La Mancha, Spain ($70) appeared first on The Tasting Panel .
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Ballard Lane 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, CA ($15)
Plump plum, dried lavender, ion-tinged sweet soil, and ripe black cherry show super complexity for this value-driven red. Impressively round tannins are sparked by a glint of white pepper on […] The post Ballard Lane 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, CA ($15) appeared first on The Tasting Panel .
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Blue Quail 2024 Pinot Gris, McFadden Farm, Potter Valley, CA ($18)
This is such a subtle, well-made Pinot Gris. Medium in body – and distinct on this ground from most Italian Pinot Grigios – it shows delicate flavors recalling pear and […] The post Blue Quail 2024 Pinot Gris, McFadden Farm, Potter Valley, CA ($18) appeared first on The Tasting Panel .
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Alexander Valley Vineyards 2022 CYRUS, Alexander Valley, Sonoma Co ($75)
An exceptional blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, with some Petit Verdot and Malbec. Crushed blackberries, ripe cassis, and dark chocolate are lusciously textured. Violet-like florals […] The post Alexander Valley Vineyards 2022 CYRUS, Alexander Valley, Sonoma Co ($75) appeared first on The Tasting Panel .
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Alvaredos-Hobbs 2023 Mencia, Ribeira Sacra DO, Spain ($50)
Focused and earth-bound, with sweet soil, dark chocolate, and plum skin. Energetic with mouth-watering acidity. Violets sport peppery accents with a mineral base. The post Alvaredos-Hobbs 2023 Mencia, Ribeira Sacra DO, Spain ($50) appeared first on The Tasting Panel .