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Amber Agne

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Amber Agne is a trained sommelier and certified specialist of wine (CSW). With her years of experience in retail sales and independent consulting, she brings an insider's perspective to her "consumer first" approach to wine shopping. A self described "wine geek," she is always looking for great wines at prices that won't break the budget. Have a question or comment about an article? Email Amber at amberwinegirl@gmail.com

Wine shop review: Vino Bello in Burien

    Michelle Smith, owner of Vino Bello in BurienVino Bello offers a little bit of everything for wine lovers in Burien. Owner Michelle Smith has combined her passion for wine with her love of community into this wine shop and wine...
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Best Seattle area wine events to do this weekend (Oct 23rd-25th)

Get out, grab some friends and have fun at one of these Seattle area wine events going on this weekend! All of these tastings are free which makes them great "cheap date" ideas. Friday October 23rd 3-6pm 2007 Rhone wine tasting at Water...
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How important are vintages when buying wine?

Varieties like Pinot noir can experience a wide range of vintage variationWalk into any wine shop or grocery wine department and you will see a wide range of vintages. How much influence should these different years have in your wine buying...
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Halloween wine events in the Seattle area

Have a "spooky good" time at these Hallo-wine events!Who says that Halloween is just for kids? Grown up wine lovers can have plenty of "spooky good" fun this year at these wine events being held throughout the Seattle area...
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The pros and cons of buying wine at the grocery store

Selections at grocery stores will vary according to zip code Amber Agne While restaurant wine sales and other retailers have struggled with the recent economic down turn, grocery wine sales continue to be strong. What are the advantages and...
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State liquor stores opening temporary locations at Seattle area malls

This holiday season, Seattle area shoppers will be able to shop for spirits, beer and wine at local area malls. On Friday, the Seattle Times reported that the State Liquor Control Board will be opening up temporary locations at four Seattle area...
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Blended wines offer great values for the savvy wine shopper

Red blends can be a great source of valueAs we saw in the 2009 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buys, blends are receiving a lot of recognition for the quality and value they offer at unbeatable prices. Wine regions like Portugal, made predominately...
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Unusual grapes on the Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buys

Malbec grapes (Image via Wikipedia)One of the most surprising features of the 2009 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buys is the low representation of the traditional "Big Three" of Cabernet (4 wines), Merlot (3 wines) & Chardonnay (6...
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Best Seattle area wine tasting events this weekend (Oct 15th-17th)

Relax with a glass of wine this weekend (image via Wikipedia)Keep your palate sharp and explore the wide range of fun and exciting wine events happening this weekend in the Seattle area!Thursday October 15th7pm Cafe Nordo and Vino Verite present ...
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Sauvignon blanc is hot in Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buys

Sauvignon blanc grapes (Image via Wikipedia)As we continue our multi-part series on the 2009 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buys, we examine which grape varieties and wine styles are producing these hot deals. With 14 wines in the Top 100, Sauvignon...
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