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Guys love beer, but sometimes, a glass of wine fits the situation much better.

Wine Reviews by Gabe Sasso

Skip the fire: These port wines will keep you warm
February 12, 2010

A glass of Port can be a great dessert complement or a standalone sweet treat. Gabe reveals three excellent Ports that will satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you warm in the winter.

Down Under doesn't have to mean Over the Top
January 15, 2010

Gabe heads Down Under and tries three Reserve selections from Jacob's Creek. The Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz deliver flavor, balance and quality at a great price.

Pine Ridge Vineyards: At the Forefront
December 11, 2009

Like classic TV shows, some wineries produce excellent spinoffs, like Pine Ridge's Forefront Wines. Gabe reviews Forefront's Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Web Guide

WineWeekly.com
Weekly wine reviews and tips written for beginners and non-snobs by Bullz-Eye's own "Vino" Joe Janish. You can get the latest reviews delivered to your PDA -- helpful when you're lost in the wine shop -- or through a free newsletter.

800wine.com
Great online store with a wide selection.

Robin Carr's Wine Lover's Page
Good, comprehensive site dedicated solely to wine. Includes a section for beginners looking to learn about wine, a section where you can ask questions about wine, a wine tasting dictionary and tips on matching food with wine. 

Wine Enthusiast
Online magazine dedicated to wine. Includes articles from current issue of print magazine as well as a buying guide and best buy features. Also includes a wine calendar listing upcoming events. 

Food & Wine
Another online magazine. As the name suggests, this site is dedicated to both food and wine. Its wine list section has a wine tasting and making glossary, tips on starting a cellar or surviving a restaurant wine list, and how to host a wine tasting. It also provides insight on buying wines, including recommended value bottles and party wines.

Wine Spectator
Bills itself as the most comprehensive wine Web site in the world and it may well be. It's worth a trip.

The Wine Advocate
Renowned wine expert Robert Parker's Web site. Limited to Parker's monthly selections. Probably better suited for the wine snob than the beginner.

Wine.com
Top-rated cyberspace guide to wines and wineries.