Parente on Parker — The Third Installment

ByChris Parente

Welcome to the third installment of Parente on Parker. In this series I take a look at some of Robert Parker’s picks for the best wines in the world under $25, and see how his reviews stack up. Here are the three wines discussed today, with links to additional information:

2009 Barbera D’Alba from Andrea Oberto

2008 Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

2008 Domaine de la Mordoree Cotes du Rhone

What wine has impressed you this summer? Let me know, and stay cool out there.

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