Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Posted on May 5, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon; 6% Merlot; 4% Cabernet Franc; 1% Petit Verdot Region: Napa Valley – California – USA Cost: $20 Winemaker’s Notes: Rich, ripe, and focused with juicy blackberry and cherry fruit, cocoa and hints of mint all tied together with a creamy French vanilla middle and finish that in a word is…lingering. My [...]
Virginia Wineworks Bag in the Box Cabernet Franc 2009
Posted on March 24, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, Boxed Wine, Cabernet Franc, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc Region: Charlottesville – Virginia – USA Cost: $30 Winemaker’s Notes: Deep purple color with aromas of dark blackberry and currants. Soft flavors of concentrated berries with hints of vanilla and oak. Pairs well with steaks, chops, or hamburgers. My Review: I’ve been sitting on this review for a few days because [...]
Cupcake Vineyards Red Velvet 2009
Posted on February 24, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Petite Sirah, red table wine, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, zinfandel | Comments Off
Varietal: 47% Zinfandel; 29% Merlot; 19% Cabernet Sauvignon; 5% Petite Sirah Region: California – USA Cost: $14 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Reddish purple in color with aromas of chocolate, deep rich blackberries, and red fruits that carry through to the palate to a creamy mocha finish reminiscent of a blackberry chocolate cupcake with mocha coulis. Pairs [...]
Delfosse Cuvee Laurent 2007
Posted on December 3, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Virginia Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Blended Red Wine (72% Chambourcin; 22% Cabernet Franc; 6% Merlot) Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $18 Deep red in color with aromas of fruit notes of blackberry and jam. Flavors of bright fruit with soft tannins and slight oak and a mild smokiness. Pairs well with pastas, lighter meats, and cheeses. Recommendations: My wife [...]
Francis Ford Coppola Rosso 2007
Posted on November 12, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, red table wine, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Syrah, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, zinfandel | Comments Off
Varietal: Blended Red Wine (44% Zinfandel; 34% Syrah; 22% Cabernet Sauvignon) Region: California – USA Cost: $12 Deep purple color with aromas of clove, berry, oak, and plum. Flavors of cherry, blackberry, and mocha all pair well with hamburgers, pizza, or beef in general. Recommendations: I picked up this wine at a Fresh Market near [...]
Blackstone Sonoma Reserve Rubric 2007
Posted on October 25, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, California Wine, Full Bodied Wines, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, tannat, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | Comments Off
Varietal: Blended Red Wine (55% Cabernet Sauvignon; 14% Malbec; 8% Cabernet Franc; 8% Petit Verdot; 7% Tannat; 5% Merlot; 3% Petite Sirah) Region: California – USA Cost: $22 (SRP) Deep red color with aromas of cherry, anise, dried herbs, and tobacco. Flavors of blackberry, caramel, and subtle notes of coffee with a lingering finish and [...]
