Angoves Nine Vines Rose
Posted on January 8, 2010 - Filed Under Australian Wine, Dry Wines, Grenache, Shiraz, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Rose (70% Grenache; 30% Shiraz)
Region: South Australia
Cost: $15
Deep pink color with aromas of fresh berries and strawberries. Berry on the palate, notably raspberry, with a crisp finish.
Recommendations: I have officially consumed more pink wines in 2009 than in the previous 3 years combined – and that’s ok. My experience with pink wines started with [...]
Razor’s Edge Chardonnay
Posted on September 25, 2009 - Filed Under Australian Wine, Chardonnay, Light Wines, Stainless Steel Whites, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 2 Comments
Varietal: Chardonnay
Region: South Australia
Cost: $11
An unwooded Chardonnay, offering crisp flavors of apple and citrus. Pairs with chicken, pork, seafood, or light appetizers.
Recommendations: My wife is not a fan of oaked Chardonnay, so when we saw this in the store, we thought we’d give it a try. The initial flavors of the wine are crisp with [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Target Wine Cube Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz
Posted on May 26, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Australian Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, California Wine, Light Wines, Red Wine, Shiraz, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, blended red wine, red table wine, wine advice | 4 Comments
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz (50% Cabernet Sauvignon/50% Shiraz)
Region: California – USA/Australia
Cost: $15.99
Fruit forward Cabernet Sauvignon has a hint of pepper from the Shiraz on the finish. Dark berry flavors present a very mild red wine with low tannins. Will pair well with sauce heavy pastas or as a contrast to heavily seasoned red meats.
Recommendation: For now [...]
Nine Vines Shiraz Viognier
Posted on May 13, 2009 - Filed Under Australian Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30, blended red wine, viognier, wine advice | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Shiraz/Viognier (94% Shiraz 6% Viognier)
Region: South Australia – Australia
Cost: $20.49
Big aromas of berry, especially blackberry, fruit, vanilla, and spice that only increase as the wine has time to aerate. Smooth on the palate, berry and vanilla flavors lead into a long finish, compliments of the slightly higher alcohol content of this wine (14% by volume).
Recommendations: I’m a [...]
Rosemount Diamond Label Shiraz
Posted on February 10, 2009 - Filed Under Australian Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Shiraz, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Shiraz
Region: Australia – South East
Cost: $9.99 – $14.99
A nose featuring hints of spice and black fruit, this Australian red offers complex flavors. A soft, velvety finish makes this a versatile wine.
Recommendations: Australia’s take on the Syrah, this red wine is quickly becoming a favorite of many red wine drinkers thanks to its versatility. Robust enough [...]
Evil Cabernet Sauvignon
Posted on January 10, 2009 - Filed Under Australian Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Wines, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Australia (South Australia)
Cost: $8.99 – $12.99
A big nose full of berries and plum is your first introduction to this wine, but it is quickly followed up by a taste that is full of the flavors of berries and plums, with tobacco overtones and a nice spicy finish. Great compliment to red meat [...]
