Trefethen Double T 2006
Posted on March 8, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, California Wine, Full Bodied Wines, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30, blended red wine | 1 Comment
Varietal: Blended Red Wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec) Region: Napa, California – USA Cost: $25 Deep color on this “Bourdeaux Blend” with silky flavors of fruit. Excellent body that pairs well with most meats or with a group of friends. Recommendations: Well, it’s official – the last bottle from my October [...]
Gray Ghost Cabernet Franc
Posted on September 18, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, French Oak Reds, Light Wines, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | 4 Comments
Varietal: Cabernet Franc Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $22 100% Cabernet Franc fermented in small lots and aged in French oak. Bright flavors of cherry and blackberry with the typical spicy pepper finish. Pair with grilled foods such as pork as well as pasta and tomato sauce. Recommendations: Living in Virginia, we’re lucky enough to [...]
Gray Ghost Vineyards 2008 Chardonnay
Posted on September 11, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Chardonnay, French Oak Whites, Light Wines, Virginia Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 3 Comments
Varietal: Chardonnay Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $17 Tropical fruit flavors with a hint of vanilla and soft oak finish. Dry, but not overly oaky. Straw coloring that is typical of Chardonnay. Pairs well with poultry, seafood, and pasta. Recommendations: I’ve had Gray Ghost wine before, but over the Labor Day weekend my wife, my [...]
Volteo Tempranillo
Posted on July 31, 2009 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, wine advice | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Tempranillo Region: Spain Cost: $13 Purple coloring with aromas of ripened fruit. Fresh, light, and fruity on the palate, this will pair well with most food, including fancier food such as elaborate pasta dishes, or with hamburgers and BBQ. Recommendations: I picked this up on a recommendation from John, my wine guy, and was [...]
Bodegas Viticultores de Barros Emperador de Barros Ribera del Guadiana
Posted on July 22, 2009 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30 | 2 Comments
Varietal: Tempranillo Region: Spain Cost: $20 Very purple coloring with aromas of red currant, kirsch, and plum that lead into similar flavors on the palate. Great with grilled food, including ribs, burgers, and beef or pork barbeque. Recommendations: My wife and I disagree on some of the flavors of this wine, but since this is [...]
2007 Ruffino Chianti
Posted on April 24, 2009 - Filed Under Chianti, Italian Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Chianti Region: Tuscany – Italy Cost: $9.99 – $12.99 Slightly fruity nose that has leads into spicy notes the more you inhale. This ruby red medium-bodied wine has a slightly fruity taste with just the right amount of tannins on the back end to fit perfectly with a traditional Italian dinner, but not so much as [...]
