Vino Curioso Franc the Tank
Posted on January 26, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, wine labels | 1 Comment
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: < $20
Low tannins and a lighter finish than is usual for a Virginia Cabernet Franc. A peppery finish with spices throughout, a very medium-bodied wine. Will pair well with red meats, chips and salsa, or just by itself.
Recommendation: Vino Curioso is a new up and coming vineyard in Virginia, [...]
Wine Labels: Judging a Bottle by Its Cover
Posted on January 18, 2009 - Filed Under Wine Articles, wine labels | 1 Comment
Every time I wander up and down the aisles of my local wine store or grocery store, I notice more and more wine bottles that are using inventive labeling. I know we’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but what about judging wine by its label? If you buy a bottle of [...]
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