Grilos Red Wine
Posted on August 7, 2009 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Portugese Wine, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, red table wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Red Table Wine
Region: Portugal
Cost: $15
Deep red color with just a hint of ripe fruit and alcohol on the nose. Very smooth on the palate with a touch of oak and a mix of tannins and alcohol on the finish.
Recommendations: I had actually bought my father this wine for his birthday as his family is [...]
Grayhaven Winery Sojourn
Posted on June 17, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Medium Bodied Wines, Portugese Wine, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30, blended red wine, touriga, wine advice | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Blended Red Wine (Touriga and Cabernet Franc)
Region: US – Virginia
Cost: $24
A popular blend of a Portugese and Virginia grape, this red wine offers light garnet coloring, rich aromas of plum with balanced acidity and just enough soft tannins to make it an excellent pairing for pasta or red meat such as veal.
Recommendations: If you’ve [...]
Alandra Red Table Wine
Posted on June 5, 2009 - Filed Under Dry Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Portugese Wine, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, blended red wine, red table wine, wine advice | 2 Comments
Varietal: Red Table Wine
Region: Portugal
Cost: $8
A moderatly dry red wine with ripe fruit flavors and just enough tannins on the finish to balance the fruit flavors without overwhelming them.
Recommendation: I’ve been in search of a red wine that could be my table wine at home, something I could buy by the case…and I think I’ve found it. I had [...]
Grayhaven Winery Touriga
Posted on May 22, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Full Bodied Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Portugese Wine, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30, touriga, wine advice | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Touriga
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $20
A Portugese grape being grown in Virginia, the Grayhaven Touriga is made from 100% Touriga grapes, which are often used to make Port wines. Hints of vanilla and pepper on the finish follow a flavors of cherry and grapefruit for this medium to full bodied red wine. Pairs well with [...]
