Blenheim Vineyards King Family Merlot 2004
Posted on September 9, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, French Oak Reds, Full Bodied Wines, Merlot, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 3 Comments
Varietal: Merlot Region: Virginia – Charlottesville – USA Cost: $16 Rich and intense with gobs of concentrated currants. A touch of fresh earth and blackberry flavors. This tremendoulsy complex wine has big & round delicious firm tannins with an explosive finish. Pairs well with beef, lamb, steak, and pizza. Recommendations: Back in March when my [...]
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 [...]
White Hall Viognier 2008
Posted on May 26, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Light Wines, viognier, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 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, viognier, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 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 [...]
Vino Curioso Franc the Tank 2008
Posted on May 6, 2010 - Filed Under Cabernet Franc, Medium Bodied Wines, red table wine, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30 | 2 Comments
Varietal: Cabernet Franc Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $20 Somewhere between light and dark red in the glass with the aromas and flavors of freshly crushed fruit. Soft tannins on the finish with just a hint of pepper. Pair with chicken, pasta, and grilled meat. Recommendations: I realized last night that it has been more [...]
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 [...]
