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 [...]
Hedges Family Estate Red Mountain 2008
Posted on August 16, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Full Bodied Wines, Malbec, Merlot, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Steak Wines, Syrah, Washington State Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | 1 Comment
Varietal: 36% Cabernet Sauvignon; 33% Merlot; 14% Syrah; 11% Cabernet Franc; 6% Malbec Region: Washington – USA Cost: $25 Winemaker’s Notes: Flagship wine of the estate, the HFE Red Mountain consistently displays dense color, firm tannins, and well-defined acidity. Always a majority blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this wine is suitable for drinking upon release, [...]
Alex Elman Malbec 2009
Posted on June 27, 2011 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Dry Wines, Malbec, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, South American Wine, Steak Wines, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 2 Comments
Varietal: 100% Malbec Region: Argentina – Mendoza Cost: $11 Winemaker’s Notes: This unoaked, delicious, cozy, well-balanced Malbec is ruby in color and texture. Notes of cherry, candied apple and caramelized onion mingled with great tannins to make this a perfect wine for hearty stews, smoky mushrooms, spicy sauces, sausages, tomato based pastas and steaks. My Review: You may [...]
Santa Julia Reserva Malbec 2009
Posted on June 22, 2011 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Full Bodied Wines, Malbec, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, South American Wine, Steak Wines, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Malbec Region: Mendoza – Argentina Cost: $12 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Dark violet with brilliant purple colors. Good complexity in the nose with typical Malbec aromas of ripe fruit such as figs, plums, blackberries, and marmalades. Notes of vanilla, tobacco, coffee, and chocolate. Full-bodied red wine with sweet tannins, good structure, and long finish. [...]
Santa Julia Lunch and Wine Tasting
Posted on May 2, 2011 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Light Wines, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Rose', South American Wine, Sparkling Wine, Tardio, Torrontes, White Wine, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
On Friday, I was fortunate to be invited to a lunch in Vienna to sample some Argentine food and wine. The Culinaria Cooking School was kind enough to host us as myself and others sampled a host of Santa Julia wines from the Zuccardi Family of wines, all paired with great Argentine food in what [...]
Caminada Malbec 2009
Posted on February 21, 2011 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Malbec, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, South American Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 1 Comment
Varietal: 100% Malbec Region: Argentina – Uco Valley Cost: $12 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Deep red in color with cherry, plum, and vanilla notes. Pairs well with steak, sharp cheeses, and BBQ. My Review: First, a bit of related knowledge. The name of the vineyard is actual a reference to the Tango, which originated in Argentina. [...]
