Woelfelin Riesling 2008
Posted on October 26, 2010 - Filed Under Dry Wines, French Wine, Light Wines, Riesling, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 2 Comments
Varietal: Riesling Region: France – Alsace Cost: $13.50 Light in the glass with aromas of citrus. Crisp and dry in the mouth with mineral and effervescence on the finish. Pairs well with sushi, sashimi, smoked salmon, BBQ chicken. Recommendations: When a lot of people see Riesling, they instantly think of sweet. While this is certainly [...]
Chateau Grimard Bordeaux 2008
Posted on September 16, 2010 - Filed Under blended red wine, Bordeaux, French Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Blended Red Wine – Bordeaux Blend Region: France Cost: $12 Medium dark red in the glass with aromas of currant and cherry. Crushed red berries in the mouth with a subtle finish that pairs well with meat dishes. Recommendations: As you know, I’ve been trying to expand my knowledge of French wines. Because of [...]
Helfrich Pinot Gris Vin d’Alsace 2007
Posted on August 30, 2010 - Filed Under French Wine, Light Wines, Pinot Gris, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 2 Comments
Varietal: Pinot Gris Region: France Cost: $16 Light in the glass with aromas and flavors of pear and baked apple. Pairs well with smoked salmon, Peking duck, or mushroom risotto. Recommendations: Looking to try something new, and having a distinct lack of white wine in the house, my wife and I picked up this bottle [...]
Maison du Midi Plan de Dieu Cotes du Rhone Villages 2005
Posted on August 4, 2010 - Filed Under blended red wine, French Wine, Full Bodied Wines, Grenache, Mourvedre, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30 | 1 Comment
Varietal: 95% Grenache; 5% Mourvedre Region: Rhone – France Cost: $20 Deep purple in color with aromas of leather, licorice, berry, and cassis. Earthy flavors with dark berries and a hint of licorice and pepper. Pairs well with pasta bolognese and beef. Recommendations: French wine is one area where I have a serious weakness in [...]
Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2006
Posted on June 30, 2010 - Filed Under French Wine, Full Bodied Wines, Grenache, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Rhone, Syrah, Wine's Under $30 | Comments Off
Varietal: Syrah; Grenache Region: France – Rhone Cost: $20.50 Red and black fruit aromas dominate the nose with flavors of creme de cassis, herbs, and hints of pepper and spice. Pairs well with roast leg of lamb, ratatouille, grilled meats, grilled vegetables, tomato and cream based pasta dishes, and pizza. Recommendations: If there’s one area [...]
Pinot Evil Pinot Noir
Posted on May 20, 2010 - Filed Under French Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Pinot Noir, red table wine, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Pinot Noir Region: France Cost: $8-$10 Light in the glass with cherry and plum on the palate. Pairs with most food, especially pizza and grilled meats. Recommendations: This is not the first time I’ve had Pinot Evil, and had admittedly picked up the bottle in the past simply because of the amusing name and [...]
