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I hear Sangiovese and immediately I think of Italy. I read an article last year that was about Italian wines and it mentioned Brunello di Montalcino. Montalcino Italy is about 70 miles southwest of Florence. When I Googled "Brunello di Montelcino", I found a wine called Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino which sells for about $700 a bottle. And then there is Soldera Brunello Di Montalcino 1998 that only sells for around $275 and the wines of Montalcino go down in price from there.

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But here's where I think the movie falls short. They imply that Americans have simply been brainwashed by advertising into loving crappy beer. I don't think so. While that beer may not be high quality, Americans want to drink cheap, water-like beer. I don't say that as an insult to my fellow patriots. Just like wine, some people are interested in having a $25 bordeaux from France and some just want to chug Franzia. American tradition is to chug Franzia, for better or worse.

6) Perception. Winery owners are business people. They have to be. Even though they love what they do they still have to pay their employees, the light bill, and invest some profits for the future. They will charge what the market will bear. Most winery owners think they have good wine, and they should be compensated for it. But we all know there can be great differences in quality for an identically priced wine made by different wineries.

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The area has helicopter 圣爱美浓 tours that take you over the vines and through the gorgeous countryside. Or perhaps a bicycle built for two is more your style as you meander through the beautiful country stopping to taste delicious wines along the way. Or you can forget the bikes and simply book a wine tour where someone else does the driving and you simply sip and taste from a picnic basket of local delectables.

3) Estate bottled? (Not the same as single vineyard) This simply means the winery grew the grapes there, and made the wine on their premises. A completely integrated process. But remember, just because it is estate bottled doesn't mean it's any better than a winery that buys from a grower. This shouldn't really add that much to the price although many wineries like to hotel bordeaux flaunt this.

Another option is a walking tour of the Pyrenees Mountains. You will find that many tour operators arrange these for outdoor lovers. A walking tour here is all-encompassing. You get to enjoy the majestic Pyrenees Mountains, as well as a diverse selection of wildlife. Depending which season or time of year you visit, there is always an amazing sight worth seeing and writing home about.

Just knowing these few simple tips can really alleviate stress and confusion when trying to buy Bordeaux. Now, when you walk into a wine store you can go right to the French section with confidence. Knowing you prefer Merlot, you will know to look for wine from Pomerol and St.Emilion. If you can't find the region or are completely boggled, be sure to ask a store professional to help you find a nice Right Bank Bordeaux in your price range or a high quality bottle from your favorite bank 2001 or 2002 vintage. You will feel like such a wine expert using your cool new lingo!