Bodega Benegas Don Tiburcio 2006
Posted on March 25, 2010 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, French Oak Reds, Malbec, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Red Wine, South American Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, blended red wine | 2 Comments
Varietal: Blended Red Wine (50% Malbec; 20% Cabernet Franc; 20% Cabernet Sauvignon; 5% Petit Verdot; 5% Merlot) Region: Argentina Cost: $13 Deep purple in color with a hint of smoke and tobacco on the nose at first that quickly dissipates. Dark cherry flavor with a slight tannic finish that will pair well with red meat, [...]
Wrongo Dongo 2008
Posted on March 5, 2010 - Filed Under Full Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Monastrell Region: Spain Cost: $9 Dark violet color with aromas of spice on the nose and fresh fruit on the palate. Pairs well with roasts, steaks, and BBQ. Recommendations: I will admit that the name of this bottle alone caught my eye when I was in the store. I had never heard of Monastrell [...]
Diseno Malbec 2007
Posted on February 11, 2010 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Malbec, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, South American Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Malbec Region: Argentina Cost: $12 Deep red color with aromas of berry and tobacco. Dark cherry, blackberry, and spice on the palate allows this wine to pair well with BBQ. Recommendations: My wife had picked this wine up a while ago, and since we’ve been snowed in and our selection is starting to wane, [...]
Potomac Point Winery Cabernet Franc
Posted on June 23, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Cabernet Franc (2007) Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $22.99 Light coloring with a fruit flavors and a finish of dark cherry, spice, violet, and black currant on a medium to full-bodied wine. Will pair well with red meat, pasta, or by itself. Recommendations: Potomac Point is another of my favorite winerys here in Virginia, [...]
Spanish Quarter Cabernet Sauvignon Tempranillo
Posted on January 9, 2009 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | 2 Comments
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (55%) / Tempranillo (45%) Region: Spain Cost: $9.99 – 14.99 Silky flavors thanks to an excellent blending of the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Tempranillo. Deep purple-red coloring with dark cherry, blackberry, and hints of spice and chocolate on the nose. A light sweet oak finish goes well with the berry and dark [...]
