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 [...]
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. [...]
Ingleside Vineyards Chesapeake Cabernet Merlot
Posted on April 16, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, red table wine, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $13 Medium-bodied in the Bordeaux style, this blended wine carries hints of black cherry, cassis, pepper, and spice that follow through into soft tannins that make this red wine easy to enjoy with a variety of meals such as pasta, red meat, and barbeque. Recommendation: I’ll admit that I don’t [...]
