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Château La Cardonne: 2016 vs. 2018

Posted by A. Kraft | Jan 16, 2026 | Bordeaux, French Wines, MP-VW, Old World Wines, Red Wines, Value Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |

A Sophisticated Sip: Sancerre Le Mont

Posted by A. Kraft | Jun 6, 2025 | French Wines, Loire, MP-VW, Old World Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Value Wines, White Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |

Graville Lacoste Chateau Graves Blanc, 2023

by A. Kraft | Mar 13, 2026 | Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, French Wines, MP-VW, Old World Wines, Value Wines, White Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |

Graville-Lacoste Château Graves Blanc 2023 offers crisp citrus, fresh grass notes, subtle tropical fruit, and excellent value.

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Château La Cardonne: 2016 vs. 2018

by A. Kraft | Jan 16, 2026 | Bordeaux, French Wines, MP-VW, Old World Wines, Red Wines, Value Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |

Discover the charm of Château La Cardonne as I compare the standout 2016 vintage to the bold 2018. From rich black fruit flavors to intriguing complexities, find out which one stole the show!

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A Sophisticated Sip: Sancerre Le Mont

by A. Kraft | Jun 6, 2025 | French Wines, Loire, MP-VW, Old World Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Value Wines, White Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |

Sancerre Le Mont Foucher-Lebrun stands out with its perfect balanced notes, subtle minerality, and creamy finish—my top choice for a versatile, easy-drinking wine.

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Bernard Magrez L’Aurore en Gascogne, 2021

by A. Kraft | Jan 31, 2025 | French Wines, MP-VW, Old World Wines, Value Wines, White Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |

Floral with a delicate balance of Colombard and Sauvignon Blanc, Bernard Magrez’s L’Aurore delivers elegance and value in every sip.

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Samuel Robert: Sweet Surprise Pinot

by A. Kraft | Jan 17, 2025 | MP-VW, New World Wines, Pinot Noir, Red Wines, US Wines, Value Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |

Surprising, sweet, and smooth—this Samuel Robert Pinot Noir is a must-try at a steal of a price!

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Château Sainte Marguerite Symphonie Rosé, 2022

by A. Kraft | Nov 8, 2024 | French Wines, MP-VW, Old World Wines, Provence, Rosé Wines, Value Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |

A harmonious and delicious Provence rosé, perfectly balanced with bright citrus and ripe peach notes.

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Graville Lacoste Chateau Graves Blanc, 2023
by A. Kraft
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