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Our 2017 list of top 10 wines for fall (or early spring if you\'re in the southern hemisphere!)! The smell of falling leaves is here & it\'s time for a change from crisp, refreshing sippers to something heavier, earthier, and better with warm, hearty food.
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Here\'s the list:\\xa0
1. Malbec from Cahors (France)
2. Cabernet Franc from:
Long Island, New York (US)
Virginia (US)
Chinon or Bourgueil\\xa0from Loire Valley (France)
3. Red Bordeaux (France)
4. Fiano di Avellino, a white from Campania (Italy)
5. Aglianico, a red from Campania (Italy) especially Taurusi
6. Nebbiolo-based wines from Piedmont (Italy) especially Barolo, Barbaresco, Langhe
7. Sangiovese-based wines from Tuscany, Umbria or other parts of Italy especially Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Brunello or Rosso di Montalcino
8. C\\xf4tes-du-Rh\\xf4ne Blanc or the WHITE grapes that go into it: Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne, and Marsanne from Paso Robles, California (US)
9. Syrah from the northern Rh\\xf4ne or from Paso Robles, California
10. Rioja (Spain) -- Tempranillo only for M.C. Ice, the traditional Rioja blend for Elizabeth
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