Apothic Red 2009
Posted on October 28, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Syrah, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, zinfandel | 2 Comments
Varietal: Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah Region: California – USA Cost: $14 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: The 2009 Apothic Red reveals intense fruit aromas and flavors of rhubarb and black cherry that are complemented by hints of mocha and vanilla. The plush, velvety mouthfeel and smooth finish round out this intriguing, full-bodied red blend. My Review: Around this [...]
Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay 2010
Posted on October 21, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Chardonnay, Light Wines, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 1 Comment
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay Region: Santa Lucia Highlands – Monterey – California Cost: $17 Winemaker’s Notes: Mineral driven nose with citrus shining through. Cement tank fermentation and aging bring out aromas remindful of the first rain of the season or a wet rock. Soft and round entry with an acid backbone informs you these grapes are [...]
Big House “The Slammer” Syrah 2009
Posted on October 6, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Petite Sirah, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Steak Wines, Syrah, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Comments Off
Varietal: 94% Syrah; 6% Petite Sirah Region: Central Coast – California – USA Cost: $10 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Flavors of blackberry and cassis make this wine pair well with pizza, burgers, and spicy kabobs. My Review: More Syrah? Yep, that’s really happening. Another night without the wife being home meant another steak found its fate [...]
Mandolin Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Posted on October 5, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, red table wine, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Central Coast – California – USA Cost: $12 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: With its maritime influence, California’s Central Coast region has an extended growing season that yields wines with full flavor development and great acid balance. Mandolin Cabernet Sauvignon has rich layers of currant and cherry fruit, framed by nicely integrated [...]
Big House “The Birdman” Pinot Grigio 2010
Posted on September 30, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Light Wines, Pinot Grigio, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Pinot Grigio Region: California – USA Cost: $10 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: It was another long and cool year in California and we were forced to wait patiently until these grapes were ready to pick. All this has guaranteed that The Birdman is once again a plump avian, round and full and quite unlike [...]
Biltmore Reserve Pinot Noir 2009
Posted on September 29, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Russian River Valley, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir Region: Russian River Valley – California – USA Cost: $25 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Cherry red color with aromas of cherry, raspberry, peppery spices, and a touch of oak. In the mouth an elegant to full body Pinot Noir with elegant balance and good depth. Pairs well with pork tenderloin, salmon, and [...]
