Fisheye Pinot Grigio 2011
Posted on January 16, 2012 - Filed Under Australian Wine, Light Wines, Pinot Grigio, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Pinot Grigio Region: South Eastern Australia Cost: $7 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Light bodied with ripe peach and tropical fruit flavors. Pairs well with Korean BBQ ribs with spicy tofu soup, Teriyaki chicken with a side of pork or vegetable potstickers. An excellent wine to enjoy with our without food. My Review: I’m somewhat [...]
Barone Fini Pinot Grigio 2010
Posted on January 9, 2012 - Filed Under Italian Wine, Light Wines, Pinot Grigio, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Pinot Grigio Region: Italy Cost: $10 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: A reasonably priced white wine with a crisp, clean taste. With its subtle fruit flavors, this wine can be enjoyed with rich holiday meals and allows your guests to enjoy the delicious tastes of the many flavors of the holidays. My Review: I got [...]
Steininger Gruner Veltliner Grand Cru Kamptal Reserve 2009
Posted on December 20, 2011 - Filed Under Austrian Wine, Dry Wines, Gruner Veltliner, Light Wines, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Gruner Veltliner Region: Austria Cost: $24.50 My Review: I had picked up this wine last month to open up on Thanksgiving at my parents’ house, and while it made the trip up there, in the confusion of a dozen or so people drinking and talking and having fun, it just never got opened. [...]
Foris Gewurztraminer 2008
Posted on December 13, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, gewurztraminer, Light Wines, Oregon Wines, sweet wines, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Gewurztraminer Region: Rogue Valley – Oregon – USA Cost: $14.50 Winemaker’s Notes: Citrus blossom, orange peel, wildflower honey, and a hint of nutmeg are aromatically enticing. Beautifully balanced flavors of pineapple, guava, nectarine, and a trace of ginger spice are rich yet restrained, opulent, but not over the top. My Review: I don’t think [...]
Martin Codax Albarino 2010
Posted on December 6, 2011 - Filed Under Albarino, Light Wines, Spanish Wine, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Albarino Region: Rias Baixas – Spain Cost: $15 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: A highly aromatic wine opening with a nose of tropical fruit and apple, along with a subtle herbal nuance. Led by pear and passion fruit notes, this dry, full-bodied wine boasts a fruit-forward profile, finishing with a round mouthfeel. Pairs well with seasonal [...]
Biltmore Reserve Chardonnay Sonoma County 2010
Posted on November 21, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Chardonnay, Light Wines, Sonoma County, Stainless Steel Whites, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay Region: Sonoma County – California – USA Cost: $20 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Straw, yellow-green in color with aromas of crisp coconut, pear, and citrus. Richly expressive with great mouth-feel, good acidity, and a touch of butter. Pairs well with Lobster ala creme, seafood lasagna, braised chicken, gnocchi with brown butter, Fontina cheese. [...]
