Terra Andina Chardonnay 2008
Posted on September 7, 2010 - Filed Under Chardonnay, Chilean Wine, Light Wines, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Chardonnay Region: Chile Cost: $9 Golden yellow in color with aromas of pineapple and papaya with hints of vanilla. Pineapple, citrus, and a subtle acid on the palate. Pairs well with roasted chicken and shellfish in a light cream sauce. Recommendations: There was a distinct lack of white wine in my house recently, and [...]
Wines of Chile Sauvignon Blanc Virtual Blogger Tasting
Posted on May 14, 2010 - Filed Under Chilean Wine, Light Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, South American Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30 | 4 Comments
So this past Wednesday I was fortunate enough to get to participate in a virtual blogger tasting of 8 Chilean Sauvignon Blancs. Myself and several other bloggers were all sent tasting kits that included wine that we would taste on the 12th while interacting with the wine makers via webcam and chatroom. Since they sent [...]
Carma Colchagua Valley Estate Carmenere 2007
Posted on April 26, 2010 - Filed Under Carmenere, Chilean Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Carmenere Region: Chile Cost: $19.50 Deep purple in color with aromas of fresh raspberries, mulberries, cherry, herb, and roasted coffee beans. Fruit, spice, and dark chocolate on the palate. Pairs well with steak, chicken, veal, duck, lamb, lighter food, or by itself. Recommendations: I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve been on a [...]
Pepperwood Groves Pinot Noir 2007
Posted on March 4, 2010 - Filed Under Chilean Wine, Light Wines, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, South American Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Pinot Noir Region: Chile Cost: $10 Light to medium red in the glass with aromas of red berry, spice, and black cherry. Light on the palate with flavors of berry that will pair well with turkey. Recommendations: I had been hearing good things about Pinot Noir from Chile, and given my love of Pinot [...]
Root:1 Carmenere 2007
Posted on February 16, 2010 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Chilean Wine, Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Red Wine, South American Wine, Syrah, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, blended red wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Carmenere (75% Carmenere; 15% Cabernet Sauvignon; 10% Syrah) Region: Chile Cost: $13 Deep red in color with gentle and silky tannins and rich flavors of ripe plum, blackberry, vanilla and spice. Pair with pasta, grilled meats, spicy entrees, eggplant, or bell peppers. Recommendations: I’ve been a fan of Root:1 wines for a while, regularly [...]
Montes Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Posted on January 26, 2010 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, Chilean Wine, Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Chile Cost: $10 Garnet color with flavors of cherry and bold tannins. Pair this wine with red meat or a boldly flavored meal. Recommendations: For a dinner alone, I swung by my local Fresh Market (which if you have one you should visit often) and picked up a steak and this bottle [...]
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 [...]
Santa Monica Tierra de Sol Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Posted on October 2, 2009 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, Chilean Wine, Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Red Wine, South American Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (1997) Region: Chile Cost: $ 21 Dark coloring, more brown than red, with aromas of fresh berries, cassis, dark chocolate, and cigar box cedar. Flavors of blackberry fruit, cassis, plum with hints of chocolate and roasted coffee. Pair with chicken, veal, beef tenderloin, lamb, and stews. Recommendations: Having read the description of this [...]
Whole Foods Market Offering Summer Wine Deals
Posted on June 2, 2009 - Filed Under Australian Wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Chianti, Chilean Wine, Italian Wine, Light Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, South American Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20, blended red wine, sweet wines, viognier, whole foods market, wine advice | Leave a Comment
With summer upon us, Whole Foods Market is rolling out a selection of wines for summer that are priced to make their way into your home for parties, cookouts, or just for a night with a special someone. Starting at just $9, these whites and reds should be a welcome addition to any home. Whites [...]
Terra Andina Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on April 27, 2009 - Filed Under Chilean Wine, Light Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, South American Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, wine advice | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Region: Chile Cost: $9.99 Pale straw colors and a crip nose match flavors of citrus fruit, most notably grapefruit, perfectly. Also featuring lime, nectarine, and hints of peach flavoring. A very light white wine. Recommendation: I first came across Terra Andina Sauvignon Blanc while at the Seafire Grill in Richmond, Virginia [...]
