Athena Lighthouse White Wine
Posted on July 6, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, blended white wine, Light Wines, Seyval Blanc, sweet wines, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30 | Comments Off
Varietal: Seyval Blanc Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $20 Light, aromatic white wine with a tartness that is balanced with residual sugar. Pairs well with seafood and white meats. Recommendations: Athena Vineyards here in Virginia was an unknown entity to me until this past February when I attended the 3rd annual Virginia Wine Expo. The [...]
Finger Lakes Gewurztraminer
Posted on April 15, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, gewurztraminer, Light Wines, sweet wines, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $40 | Comments Off
Last night I had the good fortune to participate in a tasting of 4 Finger Lakes Gewurztraminers that was being hosted by The New York Cork Report and Finger Lakes Wine Country. Held at The Wine Cellar, where fellow blogger and tweeter John Witherspoon (@vcuspoon – you should follow him) hosted myself, my wife, and [...]
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 [...]
Ingleside Blue Crab Blanc
Posted on March 18, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, sweet wines, Virginia Wine, white table wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
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 [...]
Potomac Point La Belle Vie
Posted on March 10, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, sweet wines, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
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 [...]
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 [...]
