Lo Tengo Malbec
Posted on August 25, 2009 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Malbec, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, South American Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: Malbec Region: Argentina Cost: $12 Dark coloring with a nose of ripe fruit. Ripe fruit at the beginning with a smooth finish featuring just a touch of tannins. Will pair well with red meat, red sauce, or pizza. Recommendations: I’ll be the first to admit that my wife and I picked up this bottle [...]
Borra Vineyards Fusion Red
Posted on August 3, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Petite Sirah, Red Wine, Shiraz, Syrah, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30, zinfandel | 1 Comment
Varietal: Syrah (78%), Petite Sirah (9%), Alaconte Bouchet (7%), Zinfandel (6%) Region: California – USA Cost: $21 A deep purple blended wine with rich fruit flavors that follows aromas of black fruit, berries, and plum. Pairs with pizza, pasta, roasted meats, and wild game. Recommendations: If you haven’t figured it out by now, the first [...]
Volteo Tempranillo
Posted on July 31, 2009 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, wine advice, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
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 [...]
2007 Gabbiano Chianti
Posted on July 7, 2009 - Filed Under Chianti, Dry Wines, Italian Wine, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Chianti Region: Italy Cost: $8.99 Slightly dry red wine that will hit you on the back of the tongue. Slight cherry flavors and good tannins on the finish make this a good red for pasta, pizza, or red meat. Recommendations: I’m a sucker for chianti, and Gabbiano is one that I always find myself [...]
