Ravenswood Vintner’s Blend Zinfandel
Posted on February 26, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20, wine advice, zinfandel | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Zinfandel
Region: United States – California
Cost: $9 – $12
Aromas of cherry and black pepper lead into a taste of sour cherry, chocolate, and raspberry. A nice peppery finish with just a hint of alcohol at the end. Pairs well with red meat and pasta.
Recommendation: This is, admitedly, one of the first red zinfandels that I’ve ever had. [...]
Tips For Surviving Your Next Wine Festival
Posted on February 25, 2009 - Filed Under Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Articles, Wine Expos, wine advice | 1 Comment
This weekend I’ll be attending the second annual Virgina Wine Expo in Richmond, Virginia (stay tuned for numerous reviews of wines, vineyards, and the event as a whole), and it got me to thinking about first time wine festival attendees. Many of them are overwhelmed by the experience and don’t get to really enjoy [...]
Read More..>>The Top 10 Wine Movies
Posted on February 24, 2009 - Filed Under Wine in Movies | 2 Comments
When it comes to the movies, we very rarely think of wine. Our villains are usually into some kind of illegal substance, and our heroes either don’t drink because they’re heroes, or they’re anti-heroes and drink scotch, bourbon, whiskey, or some other liquor straight. However, I’ve managed to compile a list of movies [...]
Si Tapas Richmond – Restaurant Review
Posted on February 23, 2009 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Restaurant Review, Wine Reviews | 1 Comment
Last week, my wife and I went to Si Tapas in Richmond, Virginia for a belated Valentine’s Day dinner. This wasn’t our first visit to the restaurant, but it had been a while, and as a result, the menu selection had change slightly.
We had mad reservations, but upon arriving (on a Wednesday evening), it was [...]
Gouguenheim Malbec 2007
Posted on February 22, 2009 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Malbec, Medium Bodied Wines, South American Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Malbec
Region: South America – Argentina
Cost: $7.99 – $9.99
A spicy nose with aromas of white pepper and anise, a fairly fruity taste that features flavors of berry and plum. A very mild red, with a very light finish.
Recommendation: I’m a big fan of Malbecs, and the Gouguenheim was no excpetion. I’ve had this wine a couple [...]
Voga Italia Quattro
Posted on February 21, 2009 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Dry Wines, Italian Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Shiraz, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Pinot Noir/Merlot/Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Italy – Sicily
Cost: $9.99 – $11.99
A blend of 4 varietals (hence the name), this medium-bodied wine has the natural tannins of the pinot noir and cabernet sauvignon offset by the merlot and shiraz. This Italian red pairs well with food, but can be enjoyed by itself.
Recommendations: I think I would have liked this [...]
Voga Italia Pinot Grigio
Posted on February 20, 2009 - Filed Under Dry Wines, Italian Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Pinot Grigio, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Pinot Grigio
Region: Italy
Cost: $9.99
From Northern Italy, this white wine is on the dryer side of the pinot grigio scale, with citrus aromas and flavors, and a nice crisp finish.
Recommendation: For under $10, you can’t beat this wine. A dryer pinot grigio, this white wine has nice citrus flavors and a clean, crisp finish that will go perfectly [...]
Preview of the 2009 Virginia Wine Expo
Posted on February 19, 2009 - Filed Under Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Expos | Leave a Comment
Starting on February 27 and going through March 1, the second annual Virginia Wine Expo will again descend on Richmond, Virginia. Feauturing more than 300 wines from 50 Virginia wineries, the Virginia Wine Expo was a huge success in 2008, and looks to be much the same this year.
Tickets are $35 ahead of time, $45 [...]
Top Chef: Why Don’t You Like Wine?
Posted on February 19, 2009 - Filed Under Television Shows, Wine Articles, Wine on TV, cooking shows | Leave a Comment
I am not a reality show person. I don’t watch American Idol, I think that Survivor is the most misleading title ever (the show would be completely different if I was on there), and The Biggest Loser just doesn’t do it for me. I am, however, a sucker for cooking shows.
Iron Chef America claims a part of [...]
Red Guitar Navarra Tempranillo
Posted on February 15, 2009 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Tempranillo (55%) Garnacha (45%)
Region: Spain
Cost: $7.99 – $12.99
A strong nose of ripe raspberries, cinammon, and minerals, this wine is quickly becoming a favorite amongst red wine drinkers. Flavors of blackberry, oak, and tannins make this wine excellent for entertaining or for enjoying by yourself.
Recommendation: A very unusual blend, this wine is quickly growing in popularity. The flavors of [...]
