2007 Jefferson Vineyards Petit Verdot
Posted on March 31, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Full Bodied Wines, Petit Verdot, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Petit Verdot
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $19.95
Dark red fruit flavors lead into a tempering of black currant, spices, bacon, and a hint of smoky tobacco. Tannins lend to a very dry finish to this otherwise velvety wine. Can be enjoyed now or anytime over the next five years and will pair well with even heaviest game dishes and [...]
2006 Carmen Reserve Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon
Posted on March 25, 2009 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Carmenere, Chilean Wine, Full Bodied Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, South American Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30, wine advice | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Carmenere/Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Chile
Cost: $21
Numerous aromas accompany this wine, with berry spice and earthy notes leading the way, but moving into blackberry and coffee after the wine has been allowed to breath for a while. Flavors of blackberry and a smoke compliment the fruits, only to be finished with a tannins that border on a peppery finish. Will [...]
2007 Bodegas Boraso Oton Campe De Borja
Posted on March 24, 2009 - Filed Under Grenache, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30, wine advice | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Garnacha (also known as Grenache)
Region: Spain
Cost: $20
Very dark red coloring leads into a surprisingly medium-bodied wine. Very subtle aromas of berry are followed by equally subtle flavors of cherry and spice. The subtle flavors allow this to pair well with most foods, as the aromas and flavors of the wine will compliment rather than over-power whatever [...]
Rappahannock Cellars Cabernet Franc
Posted on March 19, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30, wine advice | 1 Comment
Varietal: Cabernet Franc (75% Cabernet Franc, 24% Cabernet Sav., 1% Petit Verdot)
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $24
Minerals, spice, jam, and toasty characters are the staples of this medium bodied wine with smooth textures. A versatile wine, will pair well with a range of food from green salads to grilled lamb.
Recommendation: This is a great medium bodied red that’s as [...]
Ingleside Blue Crab Blanc
Posted on March 18, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Virginia Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, sweet wines, white table wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: White Table Wine
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $10.95 – $12
Floral bouquets lead into a very light, and refreshing wine that pairs well with chicken, seafood, spicy faire, or as an apertif.
Recommendations: My wife and I enjoyed this wine with a spicey shrimp dish, and the lightness and slight sweet finish did a great job of cutting the heat [...]
Lake Anna Totally Red
Posted on March 16, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, red table wine, tannat, touriga | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Red Table Wine (45% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc, 18% Tannat, 8% Touriga, 7% Chambourcin)
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $13
Very simple, straight forward table wine. Lake Anna labels it as: ”No red cherries. No spicy berries. No toasty nuances. No suggestive notes.” Good for enjoying by itself or with a meal. Great value for the price.
Recommendation: I’m a big [...]
2009 Virginia Wine Expo Photos
Posted on March 15, 2009 - Filed Under Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Expos | Leave a Comment
I just realized that I haven’t posted any of the photos I took from the Virginia Wine Expo. Here are just a couple.
I’m a big fan of this vineyard if for no other reason than because my brother-in-law got married here. Anybody looking to get married at a Virginia vineyard should really consider them.
You may [...]
Stone Mountain Pinot Grigio
Posted on March 15, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Dry Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Pinot Grigio, Virginia Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Pinot Grigio
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $16
A dryer pinot grigio, this white is more in the Italian style, with a very golden color and light flavors of melon. Pairs well with chicken, pork, or with light appetizers.
Recommendations: As I’ve moved more into dryer wines, I’ve moved away from pinot grigios as a general rule, preferring Sauvignon Blanc [...]
Review: The International Wine of the Month Club
Posted on March 14, 2009 - Filed Under Wine Articles, Wine Reviews, wine clubs | Leave a Comment
Through the years, I’ve had numerous people ask me the best ways to get introduced to new wines. There are lots of ways: go to wine festivals, visit a vineyard and try their wines, visit a wine shop and just pick something out, ask the bartender at your local wine bar to give you something [...]
Read More..>>Potomac Point La Belle Vie
Posted on March 10, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, sweet wines | Leave a Comment
Varietal: White Table Wine
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $16
Light, slightly sweet white wine. Very refreshing on a hot day and excellent as a substitute for a Riesling or sweet Pinot Grigio. Pairs well with light faire or spicy food.
Recommendation: Being a big believer of enjoying a bottle of wine on the deck on a hot day, I really do [...]
