Tag Archives: Southern Rhone

New Costco Wines

Posted on November 3, 2019 by FirstPressings

Some new wines have shown up at our local Costco and they are stunning. And cheap. We had tried a delicious Rhône wine last February and regretted buying more. Patrick Lesec is a highly esteemed négociant producer of a range … Continue reading →

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Wines of the Southern Rhone

Posted on January 23, 2013 by FirstPressings

Of all the wine regions of the world, none has benefited from such a string of successful vintages as the Southern Rhone valley.  With the exception of the disastrous 2002 and the mediocre 2008 vintage, this marvellous viticultural area has … Continue reading →

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48 Days until Christmas

Posted on November 7, 2012 by FirstPressings

There are exactly 48 days left until Christmas and while some retail establishments have been accused of jumping the gun, the fact is Christmas has a huge impact on a retailer’s bottom line. After almost five years of economic lethargy, … Continue reading →

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A look at the Southern Rhone Valley

Posted on June 13, 2012 by FirstPressings

Of all the wine regions of the world, none has benefited from such a string of successful vintages as the Southern Rhone valley.  With the exception of the disastrous 2002 and the mediocre 2008 vintage, this marvellous viticultural area has … Continue reading →

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