Chateau Bianca Pinot Noir
Posted on December 30, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Light Wines, Oregon Wines, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Region: Oregon – USA
Cost: $16
Light color with crushed fruit flavors and a bit of pepper on the finish. Pair with turkey, ham, cheese.
Recommendations: I’ve had this bottle since Thanksgiving and it finally got opened for Christmas. The light color actually reminded me a bit of a Virginia Cabernet Franc, as did a bit [...]
Austria Food and Wine Themed Getaway
Posted on December 28, 2009 - Filed Under Wine Contests | 2 Comments
So it has come to my attention that the Austrian Tourist Office is holding a contest to give away a 7-day themed vacation package for two (a winner and a guest) valued at $4500. One of the available choices for the winner is a Food & Wine themed getaway. Here are all the details:
To enter [...]
Monte Antico Toscana
Posted on December 28, 2009 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Wines, Italian Wine, Merlot, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20, blended red wine, red table wine, sangiovese | 2 Comments
Varietal: Blended Red Wine (85% Sangiovese; 10% Cabernet Sauvignon; 5% Merlot)
Region: Italy
Cost: $10
Dark garnet color with rich flavors of fruit balanced by robust tannins on the finish. Pair with red meats, pasta with red sauce, or sharp cheeses.
Recommendations: I’ve always been a sucker for Italian wine – Chianti will always hold a special place in [...]
Gerstacker Gluhwein
Posted on December 24, 2009 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Mulled Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, blended red wine, german wine | 2 Comments
Varietal: Gluhwein
Region: Germany
Cost: $7.99
A mulled wine still produced according to old-world tradition. A combination of red wine, sugar, and spices served warm or chilled over ice.
Recommendations: If you’re only the East coast like me you’re still digging yourself out of close to two feet of snow. While watching snow fall on Friday, my wife and [...]
A Talent I Do Not Possess
Posted on December 16, 2009 - Filed Under Red Wine, Wine Art | Leave a Comment
There are a lot of things I can do in this world…drawing is not one of them. If my life depended on my ability to draw something as simple as a stick figure, I’d be up a creek. That being said, my wife does not have this handicap. For Christmas my father (who is the [...]
Read More..>>Canneto Rosso di Montepulciano 2007
Posted on December 16, 2009 - Filed Under Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Italian Wine, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30, blended red wine, red table wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Red Blend
Region: Italy
Cost: $20
Deep purple coloring with aromas of roses, violets, and woodlands. Red and black fruits on the palate, with hints of truffle and chocolate. Pair with veal, hearty soups, hard cheeses such as Parmesan or Pecorino, lamb, Osso Bucco.
Recommendations: I’ve been sitting on this bottle for a few weeks since receiving it [...]
Tisdale Merlot
Posted on December 14, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Merlot
Region: California – USA
Cost: $5 – $8
Dark red color with flavors of black cherry and spice on the finish. Pair with steak, pork, or chocolate.
Recommendations: I’m not really a fan of Merlot. Before the merlot-loving hate-mail starts rolling in, let me quantify that. I am a strong proponent of the belief that price doesn’t [...]
Gouguenheim Valle Escondido Malbec 2008
Posted on December 9, 2009 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Malbec, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30, wine advice | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Malbec
Region: Argentina
Cost: $20
Smooth on the nose with flavors of blackberry, plum, toast, and vanilla. Dark in color, pair this wine with casual foods such as hamburger, chicken wings, pizza, pasta, or steak.
Recommendations: Having enjoyed the 2007 Gouguenheim Malbec, I was excited to receive the 2008. The first thing I noticed about this wine was [...]
Potato Lasagna
Posted on December 7, 2009 - Filed Under California Wine, Food Recipes | 1 Comment
I’ve had a lot of people ask me for the recipe that I referenced in my review of the Peju Provence. So, while I do appreciate all of the emails asking for it, here’s the recipe for Potato Lasagna.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
7 medium red potatoes, sliced 1/4 [...]
Chateau St Jean Chardonnay
Posted on December 4, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Chardonnay, French Oak Whites, Medium Bodied Wines, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Chardonnay
Region: California – Sonoma County – USA
Cost: $14
Aromas of stone fruit with flavors of pear and sweet melon with a clean finish. Pair with seafood or chicken.
Recommendations: Having set long enough in my wine fridge since coming back from California with my wife and I, this bottle of Chardonnay was finally opened this week [...]
