Whole Foods Market Offering Summer Wine Deals
Posted on June 2, 2009 - Filed Under Australian 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, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20, blended red wine, sweet wines, viognier, whole foods market, wine advice | Leave a Comment
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
Presto Prosecco [...]
Ingleside Blue Crab Blanc
Posted on March 18, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Virginia Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, sweet wines, white table wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: White Table Wine
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $10.95 – $12
Floral bouquets lead into a very light, and refreshing wine that pairs well with chicken, seafood, spicy faire, or as an apertif.
Recommendations: My wife and I enjoyed this wine with a spicey shrimp dish, and the lightness and slight sweet finish did a great job of cutting the heat [...]
Potomac Point La Belle Vie
Posted on March 10, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, sweet wines | Leave a Comment
Varietal: White Table Wine
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $16
Light, slightly sweet white wine. Very refreshing on a hot day and excellent as a substitute for a Riesling or sweet Pinot Grigio. Pairs well with light faire or spicy food.
Recommendation: Being a big believer of enjoying a bottle of wine on the deck on a hot day, I really do [...]
Clos du Bois Riesling
Posted on January 21, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Riesling, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, sweet wines | Leave a Comment
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 food.
Recommendation: If you’re a fan [...]
Spanish Quarter Chardonnay Albarino
Posted on January 8, 2009 - Filed Under Albarino, Chardonnay, Chardonnay Blend, Spanish Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20, sweet wines | 1 Comment
Varietal: Chardonnay (60%) / Albarino (40%)
Region: Spain
Cost: $9.99 – $14.99
Floral aromas pair well with the citrus flavors of this Spanish white. Flavors of peach and tropical fruit offer a clean citrus finish with a hint of residual sugar. This wine will pair well with chicken, fish, light appetizers, and spicy foods.
Recommendations: This wine will go [...]
