Altosur Malbec
Posted on January 30, 2009 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Malbec, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Malbec
Region: Argentina – South America
Cost: $8.99 – $10.99
A very subtle aroma is followed by flavors of berry and cherry with a hint of spice on the back end. Very mellow, this red is very easy to drink either with food or by itself. Pairs well with red meat, pasta, or by itself.
Recommendation: This is [...]
Vino Curioso Franc the Tank
Posted on January 26, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, wine labels | 1 Comment
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: < $20
Low tannins and a lighter finish than is usual for a Virginia Cabernet Franc. A peppery finish with spices throughout, a very medium-bodied wine. Will pair well with red meats, chips and salsa, or just by itself.
Recommendation: Vino Curioso is a new up and coming vineyard in Virginia, [...]
Da Vinci Chianti
Posted on January 22, 2009 - Filed Under Chianti, Dry Wines, Italian Wine, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Chianti
Region: Italy
Cost: $14.99
Cherry on the nose feeds into plum and blackberry on the palate. Some spice and oak on the backend of the wine, with a very dry finish. Pair with juicy red meats (beef or lamb), or sauce heavy pastas.
Recommendation: As a fan of dry red wines, this one is a keeper for [...]
Clos du Bois Riesling
Posted on January 21, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Riesling, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, sweet wines | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Riesling
Region: California – USA
Cost: $12.99 – $13.99
A semi-sweet white wine from California (with a French name that means “Enclosure in the Woods”) with citrus flavors and a bright, clean aroma. Clos du Bois has less residual sugar and sweetness than a German Riesling. Will pair fairly well with spicy food.
Recommendation: If you’re a fan [...]
Grayhaven Winery Cabernet Franc
Posted on January 20, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $16
Grayhaven’s Cabernet Franc offers a deep ruby color with aromas of berries and spice. Light to medium bodied, it delivers simple and straightforward flavors of wild cherry and plum. Hints of spice, leather, and a pepperyness on the finish. Pairs well with braised lamb, roast duck and Northern Italian [...]
Antano Tempranillo
Posted on January 19, 2009 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Tempranillo
Region: Spain
Cost: $9.99
Fruity aromas are followed by a very light, mellow Temranillo with flavors of fruit and hints of spice. The fruitiness of the wine is tempered quite well with tannins. Will mix well with sharp cheeses or lightly spiced food.
Recommendation: This is a nice and mellow Tempranillo that will mix very well with [...]
Wine Labels: Judging a Bottle by Its Cover
Posted on January 18, 2009 - Filed Under Wine Articles, wine labels | 1 Comment
Every time I wander up and down the aisles of my local wine store or grocery store, I notice more and more wine bottles that are using inventive labeling. I know we’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but what about judging wine by its label? If you buy a bottle of [...]
Read More..>>Anakena Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on January 17, 2009 - Filed Under Chilean Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, South American Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Chile
Cost: $7.99 – $9.99
A very light white wine, with a very crisp finish. Excellent flavors of citrus, particularly grapefruit. Pairs well with light faire, seafood, and spicy food, or can be served by itself.
Recommendation: For the price, this might actually be one of the best Sauvignon Blancs on the market. This will [...]
Does the Type of Glass You Use Really Matter When Drinking Wine?
Posted on January 17, 2009 - Filed Under Red Wine, White Wine, Wine Articles | Leave a Comment
Just about any store you go into that offers wine glasses will have a section marked off a red wine glasses and white wine glasses. The question I’ve often hear is “Does the glass type really matter”? There are varying opinions on this, but here are a few things that I’ve always thought [...]
Read More..>>Rockbridge Cabernet Franc
Posted on January 16, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Dry Wines, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $17 – $20
Good earthiness to the wine, a very dry cabernet franc. A very robust aroma greets you before you sip at the wine, which is followed by flavors of cherry and a hint of black olive. A rather peppery finish.
Recommendation: This wine will pair excellently with a sauce-heavy [...]
