Pazo de Arribi Bierzo Mencia 2007
Posted on April 29, 2010 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | 2 Comments
Varietal: Mencia Region: Spain Cost: $21 Deep ruby color with aromas of blueberry, violet, and woods. Flavors of cherry and cassis pair with chicken, pork, salmon, and other meats. Pairs well with Spanish flavors and foods. Recommendations: I had never heard of the Mencia varietal until the International Wine of the Month Club sent me [...]
Carma Colchagua Valley Estate Carmenere 2007
Posted on April 26, 2010 - Filed Under Carmenere, Chilean Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: Carmenere Region: Chile Cost: $19.50 Deep purple in color with aromas of fresh raspberries, mulberries, cherry, herb, and roasted coffee beans. Fruit, spice, and dark chocolate on the palate. Pairs well with steak, chicken, veal, duck, lamb, lighter food, or by itself. Recommendations: I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve been on a [...]
Bodegas Bilbainas Vina Zaco Rioja 2006
Posted on March 30, 2010 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Rioja, Spanish Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30 | Comments Off
Varietal: Rioja Region: Spain Cost: $21 Dark color with aromas of crushed red berries, anise, and sandalwood. Fruit, nut, and spice flavors in the mouth will pair well with meats, Mediterranean food, savory pasta dishes, and world class cheeses. Recommendations: I have a confession to make, a mea culpa if you will. I was a [...]
Domaine de Villemajou Corbieres 2000
Posted on March 15, 2010 - Filed Under blended red wine, French Wine, Full Bodied Wines, Grenache, Red Wine, Syrah, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $50 | Comments Off
Varietal: Blended Red Wine (Syrah; Carginan; Grenache; Mourvedre) Region: France Cost: $41 Deep reddish brown in color and featuring aromas of plum, rose, violets and black fruits. Full-flavored dark fruit on the palate that pairs well with beef, lamb, poultry, or BBQ. Recommendations: When I got this bottle it almost seemed a shame to open [...]
Canneto Rosso di Montepulciano 2007
Posted on December 16, 2009 - Filed Under blended red wine, Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Italian Wine, red table wine, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30 | Comments Off
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 [...]
Gouguenheim Valle Escondido Malbec 2008
Posted on December 9, 2009 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Malbec, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, wine advice, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30 | Comments Off
Varietal: Malbec Region: Argentina Cost: $20 Smooth on the nose with flavors of blackberry, plum, toast, and vanilla. Dark in color, pair this wine with casual foods such as hamburger, chicken wings, pizza, pasta, or steak. Recommendations: Having enjoyed the 2007 Gouguenheim Malbec, I was excited to receive the 2008. The first thing I noticed [...]
