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CHAPTER 29: PRACTICAL TIPS ON ORDERING FROM A WINE LIST

Greetings and salutations!  So you are jumping into the world of fine wines…or maybe just sticking a toe in for now.  When your humble Wine Bargain Sleuth began pursuing the…

Bodegas Montecillo Rioja Reserva 2008

Last night, I ventured off the obvious path and paired a terrific Spanish Rioja with a world-class aged bone-in filet and was blown away. That particular wine was the Bodegas Montecillo Rioja Reserva 2008. What is even better is that this balanced, nuanced Spaniard retails for $16, meaning that even in a typical restaurant with a 200-250% markup from retail, the Montecillo Rioja Reserva will not cause your Amex to spontaneously combust at the cashier!

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