Il Cuore Rosso Classico Mendocino
Posted on September 7, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Red Wine, sangiovese, Syrah, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30, zinfandel | 1 Comment
Varietal: Blended Red Wine (51% Syrah; 26% Zinfandel; 12% Sangiovese; 6% Carignane; 5% Merlot Region: California – USA Cost: $20 Dark purple coloring that is essentially opaque. A medium-bodied wine with aromas of ripe cherries, berries, and plums. Recommendations: When I first poured out some of this wine, I liked the deep purple color of [...]
Four Vines Zinfandel
Posted on August 20, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, zinfandel | 1 Comment
Varietal: Zinfandel Region: California, USA Cost: $13.50 Gentle flavors of ripe fruit on the palate quickly lead into smoother flavors with a hint of pepper mixed with tannins on the finish. Very mellow nose on this medium-bodied wine. Will pair great with grilled food, pasta, or by itself. Recommendations: Having already been impressed with Four [...]
Trinity Oaks Vineyards California Pinot Noir
Posted on August 5, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Pinot Noir Region: California – USA Cost: $20.50 Cherry and strawberry on the nose lead you into a rich wine that is both smooth and full of flavors, including fresh berry and earthiness on the finish with just a hint of tannin. Recommendations: I’m a big fan of pinot noir, and when I received [...]
Potomac Point Winery Cabernet Franc
Posted on June 23, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | Comments Off
Varietal: Cabernet Franc (2007) Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $22.99 Light coloring with a fruit flavors and a finish of dark cherry, spice, violet, and black currant on a medium to full-bodied wine. Will pair well with red meat, pasta, or by itself. Recommendations: Potomac Point is another of my favorite winerys here in Virginia, [...]
Marques de Caceres Rioja 2007
Posted on June 19, 2009 - Filed Under Dry Wines, Light Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Rioja, Spanish Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Comments Off
Varietal: Rioja (white) Region: Spain Cost: $8 A dry white wine with a crisp finish and slight acidity. Aromas of almond and wildflower on the nose go well with the flavors and allow this wine to pair well with chicken, pork, seafood or on the deck. Recommendations: As fans of the more traditional red rioja, [...]
2006 Turner and Cole Poggio Del Falco
Posted on June 1, 2009 - Filed Under blended red wine, Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Italian Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Red Wine, sangiovese, wine advice, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | 1 Comment
Variety: Super Tuscan (Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet) Region: Italy Cost: $21.50 Deep ruby in color, this blended red offers aromas and flavors of violets, roses, and ripe black cherry fruit. A good tannic structure on the finish will lend this wine to pastas, rich meats, and even game birds such as quail and pheasant. Recommendations: The [...]
