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 [...]

Varietal: Chardonnay Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $14.50 Light and fruity Chardonnay with no oak.  Pineapple and tropical flavors with a semi-dry finish.  Pair with spicy food or light fare. Recommendations: Given as how my wife isn’t a fan of oaked Chardonnay, we were certainly intrigued by this one when we first tried it.  The [...]

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 [...]