Virginia Wine Expo 2010 in Review
Posted on March 3, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Light Wines, Meritage, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Grigio, Red Wine, Riesling, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, White Wine, Wine Reviews, white table wine | 1 Comment
Well, the 3rd Annual Virginia Wine Expo has come and gone. I found some new vineyards and visited some old favorites. Here’s the long and short of my experience. Athena Vineyards (http://www.athenavineyards.com) Athena Vineyards is worth going to just to check out their unique bottle designs. Owned by former nurses, Athena Vineyards offers a great [...]
The Foodie Guide to Pairing Wine and Cheese
Posted on November 18, 2009 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Rioja, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, viognier | 4 Comments
By: Sara Kahn, Founder of The Cheese Ambassador. Whether you are hosting a soiree or a casual get-together this holiday, your mission is to provide your guests with warm hospitality, lively conversation and a delectable spread of food and drink. Whether the menu is complicated or simple it better be delicious. Serving a sumptuous gourmet [...]
2008 Castello di Amorosa Pinot Grigio
Posted on November 4, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Light Wines, Pinot Grigio, Stainless Steel Whites, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Pinot Grigio Region: California – Anderson Valley – USA Cost: $20 Fruity with bright orange and melon aromas. Light, lemon and green apples on the palate end in a refreshing acid finish. Pairs with salads, melon, cheeses, seafood, or by itself. Recommendations: I’m very hit or miss on Pinot Grigio, preferring Chardonnay and Sauvignon [...]
Charles Shaw Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on June 30, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Light Wines, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Region: California – USA Cost: $3 Light, crisp, and with an ever so slight citrus flavor, this light white wine will pair with appetizers, seafood, pork, or chicken. Recommendations: This may sound weird, but while I know this was a Sauvignon Blanc, it tasted more like a Pinot Grigio to me. Granted [...]
Stone Mountain Pinot Grigio
Posted on March 15, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Dry Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Pinot Grigio, Virginia Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Pinot Grigio Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $16 A dryer pinot grigio, this white is more in the Italian style, with a very golden color and light flavors of melon. Pairs well with chicken, pork, or with light appetizers. Recommendations: As I’ve moved more into dryer wines, I’ve moved away from pinot grigios as a general [...]
Voga Italia Pinot Grigio
Posted on February 20, 2009 - Filed Under Dry Wines, Italian Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Pinot Grigio, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Pinot Grigio Region: Italy Cost: $9.99 From Northern Italy, this white wine is on the dryer side of the pinot grigio scale, with citrus aromas and flavors, and a nice crisp finish. Recommendation: For under $10, you can’t beat this wine. A dryer pinot grigio, this white wine has nice citrus flavors and a [...]
