Tisdale Merlot
Posted on December 14, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | 2 Comments
Varietal: Merlot Region: California – USA Cost: $5 – $8 Dark red color with flavors of black cherry and spice on the finish. Pair with steak, pork, or chocolate. Recommendations: I’m not really a fan of Merlot. Before the merlot-loving hate-mail starts rolling in, let me quantify that. I am a strong proponent of the [...]
2007 Viu Manent Carmenere
Posted on November 25, 2009 - Filed Under Carmenere, Chilean Wine, Dry Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 2 Comments
Varietal: Carmenere Region: Chile Cost: $14 Deep ruby red in color with black cherry, plum, and sweet herbs. Mocha, dates, dark chocolate, leather on the palate with rounded tannins. Pair with lamb chops, green peppers. Recommendations: About three weeks ago I participated in an online blogger tasting hosted by Wines of Chile. They sent us [...]
Ingleside Vineyards Chesapeake Cabernet Merlot
Posted on April 16, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, red table wine, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $13 Medium-bodied in the Bordeaux style, this blended wine carries hints of black cherry, cassis, pepper, and spice that follow through into soft tannins that make this red wine easy to enjoy with a variety of meals such as pasta, red meat, and barbeque. Recommendation: I’ll admit that I don’t [...]
