The Wine Pig

Today is a two-fer when it comes to awesome value!

Domaine de Fontsainte makes a Corbieres Rouge, a blend consisting of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah, that delivers huge value in a Rhone style. Dark and earthy, with just enough fruit, this is an awesome food wine.

But the real treat from Fontsainte is their ROSE!

Hands down my favorite pink treat, Fontsainte is a perfect example of what makes French rose the best in the world. If you haven’t worked your way around to trying dry rose, this is the perfect place to start.

Domaine de Fontsainte is just one more great Kermit Lynch selection at a great price.

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Castano Monastrell (or if you prefer the French name, Mourvedre) is a spectacular little value out of the Yecla DO in Spain. Harvested from 30-year-old vines and fermented in 100% stainless steel, this is a balanced little gem with approachable fruit and a rustic charm. The Wine Advocate called it “a wine to buy by the case”, and of course, I agree.

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I took a bottle of this tasty treat home last night for a bit of “product familiarization” (*read: drank the whole bottle myself).

Wow, what a refreshing wine! 70% Trebbiano Toscano, 15% Chardonnay and 15% Sauvignon Blanc, Pepestrino is bright and crisp, but full and richly floral on the nose and palate. For me,  in an Italian white category that is crowded with boring, watered down junk-bottles, wines like Felsina Pepestrino, and for that matter, Zenato Lugana and Maculan Pinot and Toi are original, interesting and frankly, hands down a better value than Pinot Grigios in the same price range. Give this one a try and see if you don’t agree!

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