Grayhaven Winery Touriga
Posted on May 22, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Full Bodied Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Portugese Wine, Red Wine, touriga, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, wine advice, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30 | Comments Off
Varietal: Touriga Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $20 A Portugese grape being grown in Virginia, the Grayhaven Touriga is made from 100% Touriga grapes, which are often used to make Port wines. Hints of vanilla and pepper on the finish follow a flavors of cherry and grapefruit for this medium to full bodied red wine. [...]
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 [...]
Root:1 Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on January 7, 2009 - Filed Under Chilean Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Region: South America – Chile Cost: $10.99 Crisp flavors of citrus, especially grapefruit, are refreshing, particularly on a hot day. Excellent compliment to various fish dishes or spicy food such as Mexican, Thai, and Indian, as well as by itself. Recommendation: If you keep one white on hand at all times, make [...]
