Iron Chef Chianti
Posted on October 19, 2009 - Filed Under Chianti, Dry Wines, Italian Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, sangiovese, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30 | 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 | Comments Off
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 [...]
