Blenheim Vineyards Viognier 2008
Posted on August 2, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Light Wines, Virginia Wine, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, viognier | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Viognier Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $19 A nose of smoky papaya gives way to concentrated apple and white pepper tones with a lingering lemon finish. Pairs well with seafood, grilled chicken, and spiced food. Recommendations: The deeper we’ve gotten into summer, the more I’ve been drinking wines like Viognier. Fortunately, living in Virginia, [...]
Octavin DC Tasting
Posted on July 27, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, California Wine, Chardonnay, Full Bodied Wines, Grenache, Light Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, New Zealand Wine, Petit Verdot, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Sauvignon Blanc, Spanish Wine, Syrah, Tempranillo, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30, red table wine, viognier, white table wine | 2 Comments
So last night I was fortunate enough to attend a tasting of the Octavin Home Wine Bars in Washington DC. While I have sampled a few of them before, I was able to taste the whole range of wines that they’re offering in this new packaging. The event was hosted by Cork’d and we were [...]
Potomac Point Winery La Belle Vie 2008
Posted on July 15, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Chardonnay, Light Wines, Traminette, Vidal Blanc, Virginia Wine, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, blended white wine, viognier, white table wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Blended White Wine (41% Vidal Blanc; 34% Chardonnay; 15% Traminette; 10% Viognier) Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $15.99 Slight floral notes with flavors of melon and citrus and a hint of sweetness. Pairs well with white meat, appetizers, spicy food, and hot summer days. Recommendations: My parents live near Potomac Point Winery, so while [...]
King Family Vineyards Roseland 2008
Posted on July 7, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Chambourcin, Chardonnay Blend, Italian Wine, Virginia Wine, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30, blended white wine, viognier | 1 Comment
Varietal: Viognier (53%); Chardonnay (43%) Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $20 Tropical fruit and pineapple on the nose with citrus and floral notes in the mouth. Pairs well with appetizers before dinner or with seafood, grilled white meat, or spicy food. Recommendations: The more Viognier I drink, the more I like it, especially when blended [...]
Veritas “Estate Bottled” Chardonnay 2008
Posted on May 27, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Chardonnay, Chardonnay Blend, Light Wines, Stainless Steel Whites, Virginia Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, viognier | 3 Comments
Varietal: Chardonnay Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $16 Light gold in the glass with aromas of citrus, lemon, lime, green apple, quince, and white peach. A hint of melon on the palate and just a touch of minerality lead into a slightly floral finish. Pairs well with grilled or roasted chicken. Recommendations: Back in March [...]
White Hall Viognier 2008
Posted on May 26, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Light Wines, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, viognier | 2 Comments
Varietal: Viognier Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $17 Aromas of ripe peaches, apricots, and honeysuckle with flavors of oranges, grapefruit, and subtle spice. Bright acidity on the finish with a hint of vanilla. Pairs well with spicy foods such as Thai cuisine as well as bolder cheeses. Recommendations: I had visited White Hall Vineyards some [...]
Ingleside Vineyards Blue Crab Blanc
Posted on May 10, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Chardonnay, Light Wines, Seyval Blanc, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, viognier | 8 Comments
Varietal: Blended White Wine (85% Chardonnay; 11% Seyval Blanc; 4% Viognier) Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $11 Light in the glass with floral aromas and flavors of apple, lemon and honey. Pairs well with crepes, cream based seafood dishes, crabcakes, and chicken. Recommendations: Whenever I visit the Virginia Wine Expo I make it a point [...]
Virginia Wine Country Day 2
Posted on March 23, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Chardonnay, Chardonnay Blend, French Oak Reds, French Oak Whites, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Red Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Stainless Steel Whites, Virginia Wine, White Wine, blended red wine, gewurztraminer, viognier | Leave a Comment
Well, day one of mine and my wife’s weekend in Virginia Wine Country was enjoyable to say the least. We tasted lots of wine, purchased several bottles to bring home with us, and had dinner in Downtown Charlottesville at Siips Wine Bar – which I highly recommend to any visitors. Our second day of tasting [...]
The Foodie Guide to Pairing Wine and Cheese
Posted on November 18, 2009 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Rioja, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, viognier | 4 Comments
By: Sara Kahn, Founder of The Cheese Ambassador. Whether you are hosting a soiree or a casual get-together this holiday, your mission is to provide your guests with warm hospitality, lively conversation and a delectable spread of food and drink. Whether the menu is complicated or simple it better be delicious. Serving a sumptuous gourmet [...]
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 [...]
