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. [...]
Montinore Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2009
Posted on December 9, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Oregon Wines, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Willamette Valley, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir Region: Willamette Valley – Oregon – USA Cost: $22 Winemaker’s Notes: The medium garnet color introduces a bright aroma of raspberry, cherry, and cedar with hints of pie spice, sandalwood, and dried cherry. On the palate it opens to ripe cherry, red and black raspberry, and mocha accents supported by a [...]
Thanksgiving 2011 Wine Selection
Posted on November 23, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, Argentinian Wine, Austrian Wine, Dry Wines, garnacha, gewurztraminer, Gruner Veltliner, Light Wines, New Zealand Wine, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Riesling, Rose', South American Wine, Spanish Wine, Sparkling Wine, sweet wines, Torrontes, White Wine, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30 | 2 Comments
There are a lot of different wine sites out there giving suggestions on what you should be pouring during your Thanksgiving festivities. Since, however, it’s been fairly well established what varietals go well with the traditional Thanksgiving feast, I thought I would change it up and let you know what I’m pouring at dinner, or [...]
Biltmore Estate Blanc de Blancs Methode Champenoise Brut 2007
Posted on November 15, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Chardonnay, Light Wines, Sparkling Wine, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay Region: Russian River Valley – California – USA Cost: $25 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Pale straw in color with aromas of freshly baked bread, honey, and lime. Slightly floral with notes of yeast, lemon, and apricot. A refreshing and balanced sparkling wine with tiny bubbles and good acidity. Pairs well with slightly spicy [...]
Wines of Chile Blogger Tasting – Carmenere & Curry
Posted on October 17, 2011 - Filed Under Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Chilean Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, South American Wine, Syrah, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30 | Comments Off
This past Thursday I, along with some family and friends, got to engage in the most recent iteration of the Wines of Chile Virtual Blogger Tasting. The theme this time was Carmenere & Curry, and when I got the invite I was intrigued as I’ve enjoyed Carmenere since the first Blogger Tasting I was invited [...]
Hedges Family Estate DLD Syrah 2009
Posted on October 4, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, French Oak Reds, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Steak Wines, Syrah, Washington State Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Syrah Region: Red Mountain – Washington – USA Cost: $25 Winemaker’s Notes: Earth, fennel spice and structure, the hallmarks of a great Red Mountain syrah, framed by classic French Oak barrels. My Review: With the wife out of town for a work conference that can mean only one thing – George is cooking steak [...]
