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TODAY'S FEATURED WINE

Beckmen Vineyards: Rhone Blend/Red Wine: California Santa Ynez Valley: Cuvee Le Bec: 2011: United States

A medium-bodied, quaffable, good pizza wine but otherwise undistinguished. 46% Syrah, 36% Grenache, 11% Mourvèdre, and 7% Counoise. $19.99 suggested retail.

 REVIEW POLICY:

For winery tasting samples, gifts from friends or family or samplings at a party or event, review it truthfully, but only if I like it. If I have paid my own very-hard-earned money on a bottle, the gloves are off and it gets what it deserves ... whether perfect or puerile.