Wines of Chile Blogger Tasting – Carmenere & Curry
Posted on October 17, 2011 - Filed Under Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Chilean Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, South American Wine, Syrah, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30 | Comments Off
This past Thursday I, along with some family and friends, got to engage in the most recent iteration of the Wines of Chile Virtual Blogger Tasting. The theme this time was Carmenere & Curry, and when I got the invite I was intrigued as I’ve enjoyed Carmenere since the first Blogger Tasting I was invited [...]
Mandolin Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Posted on October 5, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, red table wine, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Central Coast – California – USA Cost: $12 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: With its maritime influence, California’s Central Coast region has an extended growing season that yields wines with full flavor development and great acid balance. Mandolin Cabernet Sauvignon has rich layers of currant and cherry fruit, framed by nicely integrated [...]
California Drinking Day 1 – Russian River Valley
Posted on September 19, 2011 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Russian River Valley, Wine Reviews, Wine Trips, Wine's Under $30, Wine's Under $40, Wine's Under $50 | Comments Off
Well I’m back, but I have to say that I had a great time on my vacation with my wife in San Francisco. Now, what trip by your resident wino to the West Coast would be complete without some time spent in wine country? Exactly. My wife and I spent two days visiting vineyards during [...]
Concannon Conservancy Crimson & Clover 2009
Posted on September 6, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, California Wine, French Oak Reds, Livermore Valley, Medium Bodied Wines, Petite Sirah, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Steak Wines, Syrah, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, zinfandel | Comments Off
Varietal: 50% Petite Sirah; 25% Cabernet Sauvignon; 15% Syrah; 10% Zinfandel Region: Livermore Valley – California – USA Cost: $15 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: The 2009 Crimson & Clover Conservancy is a velvety blend of signature Livermore varietal. Aromas of currant, clove, and vanilla lead into bright fruit flavors of blackberry on the palate. The spicy [...]
CalNaturale Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay
Posted on August 18, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, blended white wine, Boxed Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, California Wine, Chardonnay, Chardonnay Blend, Full Bodied Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, viognier, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Bloggers Conference, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 1 Comment
If you were paying attention during the 2011 North American Wine Bloggers Conference (and if you weren’t I’m deeply hurt), you’d have noticed that I did do a small tasting during one of the speed tastings of the CalNaturale Chardonnay. I was intrigued by it, especially being that it’s a boxed wine, so when they [...]
Hedges Family Estate Red Mountain 2008
Posted on August 16, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Full Bodied Wines, Malbec, Merlot, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Steak Wines, Syrah, Washington State Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | 1 Comment
Varietal: 36% Cabernet Sauvignon; 33% Merlot; 14% Syrah; 11% Cabernet Franc; 6% Malbec Region: Washington – USA Cost: $25 Winemaker’s Notes: Flagship wine of the estate, the HFE Red Mountain consistently displays dense color, firm tannins, and well-defined acidity. Always a majority blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this wine is suitable for drinking upon release, [...]
