Afton Mountain Vineyards Gewurztraminer 2008
Posted on June 7, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Light Wines, Virginia Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, gewurztraminer | 2 Comments
Varietal: Gewurztraminer Region: Virginia – USA Cost: 17 Light in the glass with orange peel on the nose. Effervescent with a mineral finish that pairs well with chicken, sausage, cheese, smoked salmon, and fruit. Recommendations: I’ll be the first to admit that I was hesitant when my wife and I were doing a tasting at [...]
Il Valore Sangiovese 2008
Posted on February 10, 2010 - Filed Under Dry Wines, Italian Wine, Light Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, red table wine, sangiovese | 1 Comment
Varietal: Sangiovese Region: Italy Cost: $6 Garnet colored in the glass with aromas of cherry and crushed fruit on the nose. Cherry, crushed fruit and a spice finish in the mouth. Pair with pasta or meat. Recommendations: Given that my wife and I have been snowed in for the better part of two weeks, our [...]
Di Majo Norante Sangiovese 2008
Posted on January 28, 2010 - Filed Under Dry Wines, Italian Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20, red table wine, sangiovese | 3 Comments
Varietal: Sanviovese Region: Italy Cost: $10 Violets, berries, spices and leather on the nose of this garnet colored wine with flavors of ripe fruit that pair with pizza, pasta, and grilled meats. Recommendations: I grabbed this bottle of wine at a local store because, quite frankly, the price point was too good to pass on [...]
Canneto Rosso di Montepulciano 2007
Posted on December 16, 2009 - Filed Under Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Italian Wine, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30, blended red wine, red table wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Red Blend Region: Italy Cost: $20 Deep purple coloring with aromas of roses, violets, and woodlands. Red and black fruits on the palate, with hints of truffle and chocolate. Pair with veal, hearty soups, hard cheeses such as Parmesan or Pecorino, lamb, Osso Bucco. Recommendations: I’ve been sitting on this bottle for a few [...]
Iron Chef Chianti
Posted on October 19, 2009 - Filed Under Chianti, Dry Wines, Italian Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30, sangiovese | 2 Comments
Varietal: Chianti/Sangiovese Region: Italy Cost: $29 Ruby red in color with aromas of red berries. Smooth on the palate with a medium body, and great tannins on the end. Flavors of cherry and a bit of spice. Recommendations: My wife, parents, and some extended family went to lunch in San Francisco at Tony’s Pizzeria Napoletana, [...]
2007 Gabbiano Chianti
Posted on July 7, 2009 - Filed Under Chianti, Dry Wines, Italian Wine, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Chianti Region: Italy Cost: $8.99 Slightly dry red wine that will hit you on the back of the tongue. Slight cherry flavors and good tannins on the finish make this a good red for pasta, pizza, or red meat. Recommendations: I’m a sucker for chianti, and Gabbiano is one that I always find myself [...]
Rockbridge Cabernet Franc
Posted on January 16, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Dry Wines, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Cabernet Franc Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $17 – $20 Good earthiness to the wine, a very dry cabernet franc. A very robust aroma greets you before you sip at the wine, which is followed by flavors of cherry and a hint of black olive. A rather peppery finish. Recommendation: This [...]
