Saying Goodbye to Summer
Posted on August 23, 2011 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Austrian Wine, blended white wine, Chardonnay, Chardonnay Blend, Dry Wines, german wine, Gruner Veltliner, Italian Wine, Light Wines, New Zealand Wine, Pinot Grigio, Prosecco, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, South American Wine, Sparkling Wine, Torrontes, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Well, the end of summer isn’t that far away, so when I was recently sent a mixed case of summer white wines, it seemed a shame to sit on them and try to go through them each individually as I would have quickly run out of summer by the time I was able to get [...]
Graffigna Centenario Pinot Grigio Reserve 2010
Posted on July 12, 2011 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Light Wines, Pinot Grigio, South American Wine, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Pinot Grigio Region: Argentina – San Juan Cost: $13 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Pale straw in color with silver hues. Aromas of white flowers and citrus with a palate that is refreshing and balanced, with citrus notes and a crisp finish. Pairs well with white fish, assorted seafood dishes, Asian cuisine, and is a [...]
Alex Elman Malbec 2009
Posted on June 27, 2011 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Dry Wines, Malbec, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, South American Wine, Steak Wines, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 2 Comments
Varietal: 100% Malbec Region: Argentina – Mendoza Cost: $11 Winemaker’s Notes: This unoaked, delicious, cozy, well-balanced Malbec is ruby in color and texture. Notes of cherry, candied apple and caramelized onion mingled with great tannins to make this a perfect wine for hearty stews, smoky mushrooms, spicy sauces, sausages, tomato based pastas and steaks. My Review: You may [...]
Santa Julia Reserva Malbec 2009
Posted on June 22, 2011 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Full Bodied Wines, Malbec, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, South American Wine, Steak Wines, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Malbec Region: Mendoza – Argentina Cost: $12 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Dark violet with brilliant purple colors. Good complexity in the nose with typical Malbec aromas of ripe fruit such as figs, plums, blackberries, and marmalades. Notes of vanilla, tobacco, coffee, and chocolate. Full-bodied red wine with sweet tannins, good structure, and long finish. [...]
Santa Julia Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Posted on May 23, 2011 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Full Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, South American Wine, Steak Wines, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Mendoza – Argentina Cost: $12 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Ruby color with purple hues of good intensity. Complex aromas of ripe fruits such as cherries, black cherries, and plums as well as vanilla, leather, tobacco, and spices such as black pepper and paprika. Full-bodied, sweet tannins, rich red wine with good [...]
Alex Elman Torrontes 2010
Posted on May 18, 2011 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Light Wines, South American Wine, Torrontes, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 1 Comment
Varietal: 100% Torrontes Region: Mendoza – Argentina Cost: $13 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: This luscious, refreshing, lightly floral wine has notes of orange citrus, honeydew melon and maintains a well-balanced acidity. Its notes of honeyed fruit leaves a long taste in the mouth. This wine is great to sip all day and is a perfect match for salads, citrus [...]
