Blenheim Vineyards Chardonnay 2011
Posted on April 5, 2012 - Filed Under American Wine, Chardonnay, French Oak Whites, Light Wines, Oaked Chardonnay, Virginia Wine, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Chardonnay Region: Virginia Cost: $20 My Review: If you noticed, a few weeks back my wife and I, along with my parents, spent a day out in Virginia wine country trying (and buying) some wines. Among our stops was Blenheim Vineyards, in part because it’s a long-time favorite of mine, and also because my [...]
Concannon Selected Vineyards Pinot Noir 2010
Posted on April 2, 2012 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Central Coast, Medium Bodied Wines, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 1 Comment
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir Region: Central Coast – California Cost: $11 Winemaker’s Notes: A medium-bodied Pinot Noir bursting with aromas of violet, cherry, earth, and spice with an elegant and supple finish. Enjoy with macadamia-crust halibut or a decadent chocolate souffle’. My Review: I’m a fan of Concannon wines, and in fact in September when [...]
Root:1 Pinot Noir 2009
Posted on March 26, 2012 - Filed Under Chilean Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, South American Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Pinot Noir Region: Casablanca Valley – Chile Cost: $11 Winemaker’s Notes: A lively, medium bodied wine with ripe cherry flavors and silky tannins. My Review: I’ve made no secret of my fondness for the wines of Chile; they tend to be a good value and the quality usually far outstrips the cost associated with [...]
Zanzibar Blanc 2010
Posted on March 6, 2012 - Filed Under Chardonnay, French Wine, Light Wines, Stainless Steel Whites, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay Region: France Cost: $10 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Bright, light yellow robe. The smell gives notes of fresh fruit (apricot, pear) and white flowers. The mouth is fresh and well-balanced. Pairs well with shellfish, fish, white meat, or as an apertif. My Review: Anybody that’s been following my wine exploits knows that for [...]
Graffigna Centenario Pinot Grigio Reserve 2011
Posted on March 1, 2012 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Light Wines, Pinot Grigio, South American Wine, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: 100% Pinot Grigio Region: San Juan, Argentina Cost: $13 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Light yellow in color with delicate greenish hues. Subtle floral aromas with notes of jasmine and hints of white fruits like peaches and apricot. On the palate the wine is fresh and young, with delicate, yet surprising, fruit flavors and a refined [...]
Blenheim Vineyards Painted Red 2009
Posted on February 27, 2012 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Full Bodied Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Virginia Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30, Wine's Under $40 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: 41% Merlot; 36% Cabernet Franc; 17% Cabernet Sauvignon; 6% Petit Verdot Region: Virginia – Charlottesville Cost: $$30 Winemaker’s Notes: Fresh scents of violet, blueberry, and cinnamon lead to lush flavors of blackberry jam, anise with soft tannins on the finish. My Review: The Virginia Wine Expo was this past weekend, and unlike in years before, [...]
