Blenheim Vineyards Painted Red 2009
Posted on February 27, 2012 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Full Bodied Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Virginia Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30, Wine's Under $40 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: 41% Merlot; 36% Cabernet Franc; 17% Cabernet Sauvignon; 6% Petit Verdot Region: Virginia – Charlottesville Cost: $$30 Winemaker’s Notes: Fresh scents of violet, blueberry, and cinnamon lead to lush flavors of blackberry jam, anise with soft tannins on the finish. My Review: The Virginia Wine Expo was this past weekend, and unlike in years before, [...]
Campo Viejo Tempranillo 2010
Posted on February 23, 2012 - Filed Under Dry Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | 3 Comments
Varietal: 100% Tempranillo Region: Spain – Rioja Cost: $10 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Deep cherry color that suggests a young, vibrant wine. Rich and intense ripe red fruit with oak nuances and subtle tones of vanilla and sweet spices. On the palate it is true to the nose, perfumed, soft, and fresh with a long length [...]
Retzlaff Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
Posted on February 16, 2012 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, California Wine, Full Bodied Wines, Livermore Valley, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Steak Wines, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Region: California – Livermore Valley Cost: $19 My Review: In case you missed it, Valentine’s Day was this past Tuesday, and since my wife and I had theater tickets for the 16th (which is today), we decided to have a quiet evening at home for Valentine’s Day, throwing some steaks, lobster [...]
Moet Hennessy Tasting
Posted on February 14, 2012 - Filed Under American Wine, Argentinian Wine, blended red wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, California Wine, Carmenere, Chardonnay, Chilean Wine, Dry Wines, French Oak Reds, French Oak Whites, French Wine, Light Wines, Malbec, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Napa Valley, New Zealand Wine, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Rose', Sauvignon Blanc, South American Wine, Spanish Wine, Sparkling Wine, Steak Wines, Torrontes, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews | Comments Off
One of the perks of running this site is that from time to time I get invited to tastings that aren’t open to the public. Last week I was invited to just such an event up in DC being hosted by Moet Hennessy featuring a number of vineyards and wineries both in and out of [...]
Dos Lomos Malbec 2010
Posted on February 6, 2012 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Malbec, Medium Bodied Wines, red table wine, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, South American Wine, Steak Wines, Table Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Comments Off
Varietal: Malbec Region: Mendoza – Argentina Cost: $9 Winemaker’s Notes: Full-bodied and smooth with intense black fruit flavors and aromas. A good pairing with grilled foods including steaks. My Review: I have this habit of picking up steaks and red wine whenever my wife is gone for the evening and I’m feeding myself. This past [...]
Fisheye Shiraz 2010
Posted on February 3, 2012 - Filed Under Australian Wine, Full Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Shiraz, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Shiraz Region: South Eastern Australia Cost: $7 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Ripe blackberries and blueberries with spicy black pepper on the nose. Pairs well with BBQ baby back ribs with macaroni salad, jerk chicken with brown rice and black beans, or without any food at all. My Review: It’s been unseasonably warm here in Virginia [...]
