Vin de Savoie Jongieux
Posted on March 1, 2010 - Filed Under French Wine, Light Wines, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Jongieux
Region: France
Cost: $11
Light and crisp with aromas of tropical fruit. Green apple on the palate with a slight mineral finish complimented by just a touch of effervescence. Pairs very well with seafood.
Recommendations: I’ll be the first to admit that I had never heard of the Jongieux grape before receiving this bottle, but then I [...]
Louis Latour Pinot Noir
Posted on December 3, 2009 - Filed Under French Wine, Light Wines, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Region: France
Cost: $15 – $20
Deep garnet in color with spice on the nose that leads into flavors of raspberry and spice with balanced tannins on the finish. Pair with pork, seafood, or Thanksgiving dinner.
Recommendations: Originally bought for Thanksgiving dinner, this bottle didn’t get opened until the day after when the wife and I [...]
2006 Chateau Lamothe de Haux Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux
Posted on November 9, 2009 - Filed Under Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, French Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30, blended red wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Bordeaux (60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc)
Region: France
Cost: $20.50
Ruby red in color with soft aromas with flavors to match. Crushed berries and cedar on the nose are a lead into a smooth, slightly fruity medium-bodied red. Pairs well with chicken, pork, and veal.
Recommendations: My first impression of this wine was that it [...]
Domaine du Grand Chemin Vin de Pays Duche’ d’Uzes
Posted on October 1, 2009 - Filed Under Dry Wines, French Wine, Full Bodied Wines, Grenache, Red Wine, Syrah, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, blended red wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Grenache/Syrah
Region: France
Cost: $19.50
Aromas of ripe berries, black fruits, and white pepper with hints of herbs and spice. Smooth on the palate with a tannic finish that pairs well with steak, fried chicken, pork, bbq, hamburgers, and pizza. Easy to enjoy now or in another year or two.
Recommendations: I was excited when I got this [...]
Verde Fresh Food – Restaurant Review
Posted on July 16, 2009 - Filed Under French Wine, Restaurant Review, Sauvignon Blanc | 2 Comments
I’ve tried to think of about three different ways to start this review, but it always boils down to one simple thing: go to Verde! I’m a big fan of Panera because of their fresh breads, sandwiches, soups, and atmosphere. My only complaint about Panera has been that they don’t serve wine. Verde does.
My wife [...]
2007 Daumas Gassac Moulin de Gassac Aniane Guilhem
Posted on May 29, 2009 - Filed Under French Wine, Grenache, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Syrah, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, blended red wine, wine advice | 1 Comment
Varietal: Rouge (30% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 25% Carignan, 15% Cinsault)
Region: France
Cost: $19.50
Red and black fruits and smooth French oak on the palate. A combination of tannins and alcohol on the finish for a medium-bodied red wine that will pair with rich pasta dishes, pork, lamb, roasted chicken, and spicy vegetarian dishes.
Recommendation: I’ll be the first to admit that my [...]
Joel DeLaunay Touuraine Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on May 11, 2009 - Filed Under French Wine, Light Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, wine advice | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: France
Cost: $13.99
Pale straw coloring and a nose of citrus that is matched only by the flavors. Heavy flavors of lime with a crisp finish.
Recommendation: I had picked this bottle at a local wine shop as it was their “wine of the week” and I’m alwasy in the market for a good Sauvignon Blanc. [...]
Spotlight on a Varietal: Pinot Noir
Posted on January 11, 2009 - Filed Under California Wine, Dry Wines, French Wine, Pinot Noir, Spotlight on a Varietal, Wine Articles | 3 Comments
A red wine produced from the pinot noir grape (vitis vinifera), the wine is derived from the French words for “pine” and “black”, referring to the pine cone shaped clusters and the dark coloring of the grape bunches. Grown around the world, though mostly in cooler regions, Pinot Noir is quickly becoming one of [...]
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