Terra Andina Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on April 27, 2009 - Filed Under Chilean Wine, Light Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, South American Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, wine advice | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Chile
Cost: $9.99
Pale straw colors and a crip nose match flavors of citrus fruit, most notably grapefruit, perfectly. Also featuring lime, nectarine, and hints of peach flavoring. A very light white wine.
Recommendation: I first came across Terra Andina Sauvignon Blanc while at the Seafire Grill in Richmond, Virginia (which is where I live). I instanly fell [...]
2007 Ruffino Chianti
Posted on April 24, 2009 - Filed Under Chianti, Italian Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Chianti
Region: Tuscany – Italy
Cost: $9.99 – $12.99
Slightly fruity nose that has leads into spicy notes the more you inhale. This ruby red medium-bodied wine has a slightly fruity taste with just the right amount of tannins on the back end to fit perfectly with a traditional Italian dinner, but not so much as to make it hard [...]
West Wind Farm Galena Creek Red
Posted on April 22, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, blended red wine, red table wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Red Table Wine (merlot, cabernet franc, chambourcin)
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $16
Medium to Full-bodied, the Galena Creek Red from West Wind Farm Winery is a dry red featuring berry flavors that lead into a very dry finish with high levels of tannins.
Recommendation: I paired this wine with a steak, and it’s a good thing I did. The tannins on [...]
2006 Potomac Point Viognier
Posted on April 20, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, French Oak Whites, Medium Bodied Wines, Stainless Steel Whites, Virginia Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, viognier | 1 Comment
Varietal: Viognier
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $17
A Rhone varietal aged in stainless steel and French oak barrels. The golden color leads into a floral wine that is the favorite of Potomac Point employees.
Recommendation: My wife and I drank this with grilled pork chops, and it was great for that. The floral flavors of the wine are subtle, but [...]
Ingleside Vineyards Chesapeake Cabernet Merlot
Posted on April 16, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, red table wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $13
Medium-bodied in the Bordeaux style, this blended wine carries hints of black cherry, cassis, pepper, and spice that follow through into soft tannins that make this red wine easy to enjoy with a variety of meals such as pasta, red meat, and barbeque.
Recommendation: I’ll admit that I don’t drink a lot of [...]
Sangria – The Other Use For Red Wine
Posted on April 13, 2009 - Filed Under Dry Wines, Wine Cocktails, red table wine, sangria | 2 Comments
This past weekend I hosted a company cook-out at my home, and amidst the burgers and hot dogs and beer, I also made a pitcher of Sangria. If you’ve ever been to an Italian restaurant you’ve probably seen Sangria on the drink menu, and if you’ve never ordered it before, I would highly recommend it. [...]
Read More..>>Lake Anna Winery Spotsylvania Claret
Posted on April 8, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chianti, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, tannat, touriga, wine advice | 2 Comments
Varietal: Claret (50% Merlot; 20% Touriga; 15% Cabernet Franc; 8% Chambourcin; 4% Petite Verdot; 2% Tannat; 1% Cabernet Sauvignon)
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $15
A medium-bodied wine of ruby/garnet coloring offering flavors of herb and berry, most notably raspberry. A slightly dry, tannic finish is reminscent of Chianti, but the overall smoothness of the wine allows it to be paired [...]
The 100 Point Wine Rating System And Why I Hate It
Posted on April 6, 2009 - Filed Under Wine Articles | Leave a Comment
I am certainly not the only writer offering wine reviews. I’m not even the only one on the internet. I’m certainly not the most influential wine reviewer. What I am, however, is honest about the wine that I drink and review. I say this because I’ve noticed with growing frequency that every time I visit [...]
Read More..>>2007 Vino Curioso 954 Assemblage
Posted on April 3, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Dry Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30, wine advice | 1 Comment
Varietal: Assemblage (Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot)
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $20
Dark coloring leads into a fairly mellow wine with a peppery finish similar to a Cabernet Franc. Great for pairing with well seasoned white meat or lightly seasoned red meats.
Recommendation: I’m a big fan of Vino Curioso’s Cabernet Franc (Franc the Tank) and their Cabernet [...]
2007 Vino Curioso Snake’s Den
Posted on April 1, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30, wine advice | 2 Comments
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $20
Hints of blackberry make this light to medium-bodied wine easy on the palate. A solid finish is marked by hints of pepper that are more reminiscent of Cabernet Franc than Cabernet Sauvignon.
Recommendation: When I first came across Vino Curioso last year, this quickly became one of my favorite wines. Their Snake’s Den [...]
