Blenheim Vineyards Seven Oaks Merlot 2009
Posted on November 14, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, Light Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Virginia Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Merlot Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $18 Winemaker’s Notes: A nose of chamomile, toasted marshmallow, and campfire entice the nose. Hints of red plum, dried apricots, anise, and soft cedar combine for a smooth, lingering finish. My Review: I don’t think it’s any secret that I’m a big fan of Blenheim Vineyards and [...]
Apothic Red 2009
Posted on October 28, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Syrah, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, zinfandel | 2 Comments
Varietal: Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah Region: California – USA Cost: $14 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: The 2009 Apothic Red reveals intense fruit aromas and flavors of rhubarb and black cherry that are complemented by hints of mocha and vanilla. The plush, velvety mouthfeel and smooth finish round out this intriguing, full-bodied red blend. My Review: Around this [...]
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, [...]
Steeplechase Vineyards Wine Country Gift Basket
Posted on August 15, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Light Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Red Wine, White Wine, Wine Gifts | 1 Comment
So a few weeks ago Wine Country Gift Baskets reached out to me about reviewing one of their gift baskets. I hesitated for a moment before responding, not because I wasn’t interested, but because I honestly had no idea how to go about reviewing something like a wine gift basket. In the end I replied that [...]
Ingleside Vineyards Blue Crab Red
Posted on June 28, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Light Wines, Merlot, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Syrah, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon; Merlot; Syrah Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $12 Winemaker’s Notes: Our top-selling wine! Spice and fruit in the aroma give way to a soft, slightly sweet finish in this versatile red wine. Also great with BBQ and for picnics. My Review: I’d nearly forgotten I had picked this bottle up at the Virginia [...]
A Memorial Day Weekend Trip to VA Wine Country
Posted on June 1, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, blended white wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Chardonnay, Chardonnay Blend, Dry Wines, French Oak Reds, French Oak Whites, Full Bodied Wines, Light Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Meritage, Merlot, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, Pinot Gris, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Rose', Sparkling Wine, Stainless Steel Whites, Steak Wines, sweet wines, Traminette, viognier, Virginia Wine, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Trips, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30 | Comments Off
I hope everybody had a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend filled with friends, family, cookouts, and good wine. On Saturday my wife and I decided to jump on the Virginia Wine Trail and hit a few vineyards – some we had been to before and others we hadn’t visited yet. Four vineyards, several bottles, [...]
