Joel DeLaunay Touuraine Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on May 11, 2009 - Filed Under French Wine, Light Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, White Wine, wine advice, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Region: France Cost: $13.99 Pale straw coloring and a nose of citrus that is matched only by the flavors. Heavy flavors of lime with a crisp finish. Recommendation: I had picked this bottle at a local wine shop as it was their “wine of the week” and I’m alwasy in the market [...]
Mirassou Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on May 4, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Light Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, wine advice, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Comments Off
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Region: California – USA Cost: $8.99 Very pale coloring is almost misleading due to the big nose and very aggressive flavors of this Sauvignon Blanc from California. Grapefruit is most prominent, but hints of other citrus fruit like lime are also present on the palate. Crisp finish that is the hallmark of this [...]
Terra Andina Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on April 27, 2009 - Filed Under Chilean Wine, Light Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, South American Wine, wine advice, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Comments Off
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 [...]
Voga Italia Pinot Grigio
Posted on February 20, 2009 - Filed Under Dry Wines, Italian Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Pinot Grigio, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Comments Off
Varietal: Pinot Grigio Region: Italy Cost: $9.99 From Northern Italy, this white wine is on the dryer side of the pinot grigio scale, with citrus aromas and flavors, and a nice crisp finish. Recommendation: For under $10, you can’t beat this wine. A dryer pinot grigio, this white wine has nice citrus flavors and a [...]
Anakena Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on January 17, 2009 - Filed Under Chilean Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, South American Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Comments Off
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Region: Chile Cost: $7.99 – $9.99 A very light white wine, with a very crisp finish. Excellent flavors of citrus, particularly grapefruit. Pairs well with light faire, seafood, and spicy food, or can be served by itself. Recommendation: For the price, this might actually be one of the best [...]
