Pepperwood Groves Pinot Noir 2007
Posted on March 4, 2010 - Filed Under Chilean Wine, Light Wines, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, South American Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Region: Chile
Cost: $10
Light to medium red in the glass with aromas of red berry, spice, and black cherry. Light on the palate with flavors of berry that will pair well with turkey.
Recommendations: I had been hearing good things about Pinot Noir from Chile, and given my love of Pinot Noir in general, I [...]
Root:1 Carmenere 2007
Posted on February 16, 2010 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Chilean Wine, Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Red Wine, South American Wine, Syrah, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, blended red wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Carmenere (75% Carmenere; 15% Cabernet Sauvignon; 10% Syrah)
Region: Chile
Cost: $13
Deep red in color with gentle and silky tannins and rich flavors of ripe plum, blackberry, vanilla and spice. Pair with pasta, grilled meats, spicy entrees, eggplant, or bell peppers.
Recommendations: I’ve been a fan of Root:1 wines for a while, regularly keeping their Sauvignon Blanc [...]
Montes Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Posted on January 26, 2010 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, Chilean Wine, Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Chile
Cost: $10
Garnet color with flavors of cherry and bold tannins. Pair this wine with red meat or a boldly flavored meal.
Recommendations: For a dinner alone, I swung by my local Fresh Market (which if you have one you should visit often) and picked up a steak and this bottle of wine, partially for [...]
2007 Viu Manent Carmenere
Posted on November 25, 2009 - Filed Under Carmenere, Chilean Wine, Dry Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 2 Comments
Varietal: Carmenere
Region: Chile
Cost: $14
Deep ruby red in color with black cherry, plum, and sweet herbs. Mocha, dates, dark chocolate, leather on the palate with rounded tannins. Pair with lamb chops, green peppers.
Recommendations: About three weeks ago I participated in an online blogger tasting hosted by Wines of Chile. They sent us eight bottles to sample [...]
Santa Monica Tierra de Sol Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Posted on October 2, 2009 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, Chilean Wine, Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Red Wine, South American Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (1997)
Region: Chile
Cost: $ 21
Dark coloring, more brown than red, with aromas of fresh berries, cassis, dark chocolate, and cigar box cedar. Flavors of blackberry fruit, cassis, plum with hints of chocolate and roasted coffee. Pair with chicken, veal, beef tenderloin, lamb, and stews.
Recommendations: Having read the description of this wine, I was intrigued, [...]
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 [...]
Terra Andina Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on April 27, 2009 - Filed Under Chilean Wine, Light Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, South American Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, wine advice | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Chile
Cost: $9.99
Pale straw colors and a crip nose match flavors of citrus fruit, most notably grapefruit, perfectly. Also featuring lime, nectarine, and hints of peach flavoring. A very light white wine.
Recommendation: I first came across Terra Andina Sauvignon Blanc while at the Seafire Grill in Richmond, Virginia (which is where I live). I instanly fell [...]
2006 Carmen Reserve Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon
Posted on March 25, 2009 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Carmenere, Chilean Wine, Full Bodied Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, South American Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30, wine advice | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Carmenere/Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Chile
Cost: $21
Numerous aromas accompany this wine, with berry spice and earthy notes leading the way, but moving into blackberry and coffee after the wine has been allowed to breath for a while. Flavors of blackberry and a smoke compliment the fruits, only to be finished with a tannins that border on a peppery finish. Will [...]
Anakena Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on January 17, 2009 - Filed Under Chilean Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, South American Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Chile
Cost: $7.99 – $9.99
A very light white wine, with a very crisp finish. Excellent flavors of citrus, particularly grapefruit. Pairs well with light faire, seafood, and spicy food, or can be served by itself.
Recommendation: For the price, this might actually be one of the best Sauvignon Blancs on the market. This will [...]
Root:1 Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on January 7, 2009 - Filed Under Chilean Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: South America – Chile
Cost: $10.99
Crisp flavors of citrus, especially grapefruit, are refreshing, particularly on a hot day. Excellent compliment to various fish dishes or spicy food such as Mexican, Thai, and Indian, as well as by itself.
Recommendation: If you keep one white on hand at all times, make it this one. Will [...]
