2007 Gabbiano Chianti
Posted on July 7, 2009 - Filed Under Chianti, Dry Wines, Italian Wine, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Chianti Region: Italy Cost: $8.99 Slightly dry red wine that will hit you on the back of the tongue. Slight cherry flavors and good tannins on the finish make this a good red for pasta, pizza, or red meat. Recommendations: I’m a sucker for chianti, and Gabbiano is one that I always find myself [...]
Whole Foods Market Offering Summer Wine Deals
Posted on June 2, 2009 - Filed Under Australian Wine, blended red 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, sweet wines, viognier, White Wine, whole foods market, wine advice, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
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 [...]
2007 Ruffino Chianti
Posted on April 24, 2009 - Filed Under Chianti, Italian Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: Chianti Region: Tuscany – Italy Cost: $9.99 – $12.99 Slightly fruity nose that has leads into spicy notes the more you inhale. This ruby red medium-bodied wine has a slightly fruity taste with just the right amount of tannins on the back end to fit perfectly with a traditional Italian dinner, but not so much as [...]
Lake Anna Winery Spotsylvania Claret
Posted on April 8, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chianti, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Red Wine, tannat, touriga, Virginia Wine, wine advice, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 2 Comments
Varietal: Claret (50% Merlot; 20% Touriga; 15% Cabernet Franc; 8% Chambourcin; 4% Petite Verdot; 2% Tannat; 1% Cabernet Sauvignon) Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $15 A medium-bodied wine of ruby/garnet coloring offering flavors of herb and berry, most notably raspberry. A slightly dry, tannic finish is reminscent of Chianti, but the overall smoothness of the wine allows it [...]
Bellagio Chianti
Posted on February 8, 2009 - Filed Under Chianti, Italian Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | 2 Comments
Varietal: Chianti Region: Italy Cost: $9.99 – $11.99 Very subtle aromas of berry (cherry and cranberry) lead you into a very middle of the road red wine. Good tannins will pair well with red meat or a saucy pasta. Recommendation: I think that most people will buy this wine simply for the bottle, and there’s [...]
Da Vinci Chianti
Posted on January 22, 2009 - Filed Under Chianti, Dry Wines, Italian Wine, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: Chianti Region: Italy Cost: $14.99 Cherry on the nose feeds into plum and blackberry on the palate. Some spice and oak on the backend of the wine, with a very dry finish. Pair with juicy red meats (beef or lamb), or sauce heavy pastas. Recommendation: As a fan of dry red [...]
