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Article: Recession Busters
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- The Washington Post
- Article date:
- October 7, 2009
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This is Dave McIntyre's monthly take on wines costing $10 or less
(usually) that give a little extra for the price.
Chateau Millegrand 2007
*1/2
Minervois, France, $9
This is a beautiful little red, a blend of traditional Rhone
grapes -- syrah, grenache, carignan and mourvedre -- that packs
a firm core of fruit with a whiff of violets.
Dionysus: available in Maryland at Balducci's and Bradley Food &
Beverage in Bethesda, Finewine.com in Gaithersburg; available in
Virginia at Balducci's in McLean and Alexandria, Unwined in
Alexandria.
Puppeteer Sparkling Chardonnay 2008
*1/2
South Australia, $10
With a delightful little fizz, it's reminiscent of prosecco and
sealed with a refreshingly ...