March 9th, 2011

Reviews March 9, 2011

Hedges C.M.S, Columbia Valley – Washington State, 2008

  Grapes 48% Merlot, 46% Cabernet, 6% Syrah   Facts The name C.M.S. comes from the blend of grapes they use i.e. Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah. This makes sense considering they are the leading the grapes in the Columbia Valley region. The Hedges estate also make a white blend of Chardonnay, Marsanne, Sauvignon Blanc. The CMS has been made since 1987, and is recognized as one of the big value-driven wines coming out of Washington State.

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News March 9, 2011

Top 30 Momentum Table Wine Brands of 2010

No huge surprises here, with Cupcake taking the #1 spot and appearing for the first time ever in the top 30. The top 10 sees a dominance of Californian wines, with the Argentinian Alamos (Gallo) brand ranking the highest of all imported brands. Only 4 imported wines appear, with 2 being from Italy, 1 from Germany and the Alamos from Argentina. 14 of the top 30 brands came in at under $8, with the largest…

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