Charles Shaw Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on June 30, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Light Wines, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: California – USA
Cost: $3
Light, crisp, and with an ever so slight citrus flavor, this light white wine will pair with appetizers, seafood, pork, or chicken.
Recommendations: This may sound weird, but while I know this was a Sauvignon Blanc, it tasted more like a Pinot Grigio to me. Granted a half-way decent Pinot [...]
Charles Shaw Cabernet Sauvignon
Posted on June 29, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, California Wine, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: California – USA
Cost: $3
The house wine brand of Trader Joe’s grocery store, this wine is very fruit forward in the style of most California Cabernet Sauvignon with a smooth finish with very light tannins.
Recommendations: As a general rule I’ve become less a fan of California Cabernet Sauvignon as I don’t like the [...]
Ponga Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on June 25, 2009 - Filed Under Light Wines, New Zealand Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | 2 Comments
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: New Zealand
Cost: $9.99
Light and juicy with just enough grapefruit flavor to let you know it’s a Sauvignon Blanc wthout overwhelming you with citrus flavors. Great for seafood, sushi, appetizers, or on the patio.
Recommendations: While Terra Andina Sauvignon Blanc has take its place in my heart as my go-to summer deck wine, Ponga [...]
Potomac Point Winery Cabernet Franc
Posted on June 23, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Cabernet Franc (2007)
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $22.99
Light coloring with a fruit flavors and a finish of dark cherry, spice, violet, and black currant on a medium to full-bodied wine. Will pair well with red meat, pasta, or by itself.
Recommendations: Potomac Point is another of my favorite winerys here in Virginia, and while they’re relatively [...]
Marques de Caceres Rioja 2007
Posted on June 19, 2009 - Filed Under Dry Wines, Light Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Rioja, Spanish Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Rioja (white)
Region: Spain
Cost: $8
A dry white wine with a crisp finish and slight acidity. Aromas of almond and wildflower on the nose go well with the flavors and allow this wine to pair well with chicken, pork, seafood or on the deck.
Recommendations: As fans of the more traditional red rioja, my wife and I [...]
Grayhaven Winery Sojourn
Posted on June 17, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Medium Bodied Wines, Portugese Wine, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30, blended red wine, touriga, wine advice | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Blended Red Wine (Touriga and Cabernet Franc)
Region: US – Virginia
Cost: $24
A popular blend of a Portugese and Virginia grape, this red wine offers light garnet coloring, rich aromas of plum with balanced acidity and just enough soft tannins to make it an excellent pairing for pasta or red meat such as veal.
Recommendations: If you’ve [...]
Yellowtail Chardonnay
Posted on June 12, 2009 - Filed Under Australian Wine, Chardonnay, Dry Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, wine advice | 1 Comment
Varietal: Chardonnay
Region: Australia
Cost: $7.99 – $9.99
Deep straw coloring leads into a light to medium-bodied white with a floral bouquet and an almost tart finish. Pair with grilled white meat for best combination.
Recommendations: Far be it from me to say that Yellowtail anything is some type of earth-shattering life-altering wine. Now, with that out of the way, I can say [...]
Menage a Trois White Table Wine
Posted on June 11, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Chardonnay, Chardonnay Blend, Light Wines, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20, chenin blanc, white table wine, wine advice | 1 Comment
Varietal: White Table Wine (Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Moscato)
Region: California
Cost: $9.99
A light white with bright flavors and a soft, subtle, floral finish to it that will pair well with most any white meat.
Recommendations: My father gave me this wine as my mother and he have become fans of both this and the red partially due to the price, and [...]
Alandra Red Table Wine
Posted on June 5, 2009 - Filed Under Dry Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Portugese Wine, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, blended red wine, red table wine, wine advice | 2 Comments
Varietal: Red Table Wine
Region: Portugal
Cost: $8
A moderatly dry red wine with ripe fruit flavors and just enough tannins on the finish to balance the fruit flavors without overwhelming them.
Recommendation: I’ve been in search of a red wine that could be my table wine at home, something I could buy by the case…and I think I’ve found it. I had [...]
Whole Foods Market Offering Summer Wine Deals
Posted on June 2, 2009 - Filed Under Australian Wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Chianti, Chilean Wine, Italian Wine, Light Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, South American Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20, blended red wine, sweet wines, viognier, whole foods market, wine advice | Leave a Comment
With summer upon us, Whole Foods Market is rolling out a selection of wines for summer that are priced to make their way into your home for parties, cookouts, or just for a night with a special someone. Starting at just $9, these whites and reds should be a welcome addition to any home.
Whites
Presto Prosecco [...]
