Tapena Garnacha 2007
Posted on February 4, 2010 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20, garnacha, red table wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Garnacha Region: Spain Cost: $10 Garnet colored with aromas and flavors of blackberry and cherry and pepper on the finish. Pairs well with pork tenderloin, rib-eye, and roast chicken. Recommendations: My wife picked this up at the store as we’re both fans of Spanish wines. Very dark in color, just barely what I would [...]
Ravenswood Vintner’s Blend Zinfandel
Posted on February 26, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20, wine advice, zinfandel | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Zinfandel Region: United States – California Cost: $9 – $12 Aromas of cherry and black pepper lead into a taste of sour cherry, chocolate, and raspberry. A nice peppery finish with just a hint of alcohol at the end. Pairs well with red meat and pasta. Recommendation: This is, admitedly, one of the first red zinfandels [...]
Vino Curioso Franc the Tank
Posted on January 26, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, wine labels | 1 Comment
Varietal: Cabernet Franc Region: Virginia – USA Cost: < $20 Low tannins and a lighter finish than is usual for a Virginia Cabernet Franc. A peppery finish with spices throughout, a very medium-bodied wine. Will pair well with red meats, chips and salsa, or just by itself. Recommendation: Vino Curioso is a new [...]
Grayhaven Winery Cabernet Franc
Posted on January 20, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Cabernet Franc Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $16 Grayhaven’s Cabernet Franc offers a deep ruby color with aromas of berries and spice. Light to medium bodied, it delivers simple and straightforward flavors of wild cherry and plum. Hints of spice, leather, and a pepperyness on the finish. Pairs well with braised lamb, [...]
