Big House Red 2010
Posted on November 30, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, Barbera, blended red wine, Cabernet Franc, California Wine, Grenache, Malbec, Medium Bodied Wines, Mourvedre, nero d'avola, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, red table wine, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, sangiovese, Syrah, tannat, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, zinfandel | 1 Comment
Varietal: Petite Sirah; Tempranillo; Syrah; Grenache; Malbec; Mourvedre; Nebeillo; Tannat; Souzao; Aglianico; Barbera; Zinfandel; Petite Verdot; Cabernet Franc; Charbano; Nero d’Avola; Sanviovese; Sagrantino Region: California – USA Cost: $10 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: This Big House Red lives up to that old Fruit Bomb moniker that you’ve come to expect. It starts with a nose full [...]
Biltmore Reserve Chardonnay Sonoma County 2010
Posted on November 21, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Chardonnay, Light Wines, Sonoma County, Stainless Steel Whites, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay Region: Sonoma County – California – USA Cost: $20 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Straw, yellow-green in color with aromas of crisp coconut, pear, and citrus. Richly expressive with great mouth-feel, good acidity, and a touch of butter. Pairs well with Lobster ala creme, seafood lasagna, braised chicken, gnocchi with brown butter, Fontina cheese. [...]
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Noir 2010
Posted on November 16, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Syrah, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 90% Pinot Noir; 6% Petite Sirah; 3% Syrah; 1% Merlot Region: California – USA Cost: $11 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Reflecting the character of a cool vintage, which fostered the development of classic varietal aromas and flavors in our Pinot Noir grapes, this vivacious red wine’s hallmark is fresh, vibrant fruit. On the nose, lovely [...]
Biltmore Estate Blanc de Blancs Methode Champenoise Brut 2007
Posted on November 15, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Chardonnay, Light Wines, Sparkling Wine, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay Region: Russian River Valley – California – USA Cost: $25 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Pale straw in color with aromas of freshly baked bread, honey, and lime. Slightly floral with notes of yeast, lemon, and apricot. A refreshing and balanced sparkling wine with tiny bubbles and good acidity. Pairs well with slightly spicy [...]
Mandolin Syrah 2009
Posted on November 1, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Syrah, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Syrah Region: Central Coast – CA – USA Cost: $10 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: With its maritime influence, California’s Monterey region has an extended growing season that yields wines with full flavor development and great acid balance. Mandolin Syrah has a dense core of blueberry and blackberry fruit, supported by layers of spice and [...]
Apothic Red 2009
Posted on October 28, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Syrah, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, zinfandel | 2 Comments
Varietal: Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah Region: California – USA Cost: $14 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: The 2009 Apothic Red reveals intense fruit aromas and flavors of rhubarb and black cherry that are complemented by hints of mocha and vanilla. The plush, velvety mouthfeel and smooth finish round out this intriguing, full-bodied red blend. My Review: Around this [...]
