FlipFlop Riesling 2009
Posted on April 15, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, Light Wines, Riesling, sweet wines, Washington State Wine, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Riesling Region: Washington – USA Cost: $7 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: A medium-bodied, complex Riesling with peach, apricot, and melon which leads to a satisfying, smooth finish. Tropical notes and sweet aromas in a wine that pairs well with tofu stir-fry, shredded pork tacos, and sake sashimi. My Review: Wow, I have taken my [...]
CMS Red 2008
Posted on January 5, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, red table wine, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Syrah, Washington State Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Blended Red (48% Merlot; 46% Cabernet Sauvignon; 6% Syrah) Region: Washington State – Columbia Valley – USA Cost: $16 Deep red in the glass with black cherry and licorice on the palate with a finish of dried herbs and mineral notes. Pairs well with a wide variety of dishes, including pizzas, pasta dishes, [...]
The House of Independent Producers Merlot 2008
Posted on July 20, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Washington State Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: Merlot Region: Washington – USA Cost: $13 Dark red in the glass with aromas of blackberry and dark berry and cherry on the palate. A slight tobacco finish with hints of smoke. Pairs well with chicken, veggies, grilled meat, pasta. Recommendations: Merlot has, for a while, had a bit of a bad rap. I [...]
