Finger Lakes Riesling
Posted on June 18, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Light Wines, Riesling, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | 3 Comments
As I’ve done in the past, this past Wednesday I did an interactive tasting on Twitter of some Finger Lakes Riesling courtesy of Jon Witherspoon (@vcuspoon) at his shop, The Wine Cellar. Along with my wife, we sampled 6 Rieslings from the Finger Lakes region of New York. The first one we sampled was the [...]
Virginia Wine Expo 2010 in Review
Posted on March 3, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Light Wines, Meritage, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Grigio, Red Wine, Riesling, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, white table wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews | 1 Comment
Well, the 3rd Annual Virginia Wine Expo has come and gone. I found some new vineyards and visited some old favorites. Here’s the long and short of my experience. Athena Vineyards (http://www.athenavineyards.com) Athena Vineyards is worth going to just to check out their unique bottle designs. Owned by former nurses, Athena Vineyards offers a great [...]
Whole Foods Market Offering Summer Wine Deals
Posted on June 2, 2009 - Filed Under Australian Wine, blended red wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Chianti, Chilean Wine, Italian Wine, Light Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, South American Wine, sweet wines, viognier, White Wine, whole foods market, wine advice, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
With summer upon us, Whole Foods Market is rolling out a selection of wines for summer that are priced to make their way into your home for parties, cookouts, or just for a night with a special someone. Starting at just $9, these whites and reds should be a welcome addition to any home. Whites [...]
Clos du Bois Riesling
Posted on January 21, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Riesling, sweet wines, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: Riesling Region: California – USA Cost: $12.99 – $13.99 A semi-sweet white wine from California (with a French name that means “Enclosure in the Woods”) with citrus flavors and a bright, clean aroma. Clos du Bois has less residual sugar and sweetness than a German Riesling. Will pair fairly well with spicy [...]
