Saying Goodbye to Summer
Posted on August 23, 2011 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Austrian Wine, blended white wine, Chardonnay, Chardonnay Blend, Dry Wines, german wine, Gruner Veltliner, Italian Wine, Light Wines, New Zealand Wine, Pinot Grigio, Prosecco, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, South American Wine, Sparkling Wine, Torrontes, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Well, the end of summer isn’t that far away, so when I was recently sent a mixed case of summer white wines, it seemed a shame to sit on them and try to go through them each individually as I would have quickly run out of summer by the time I was able to get [...]
Graffigna Centenario Pinot Grigio Reserve 2010
Posted on July 12, 2011 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Light Wines, Pinot Grigio, South American Wine, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Pinot Grigio Region: Argentina – San Juan Cost: $13 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Pale straw in color with silver hues. Aromas of white flowers and citrus with a palate that is refreshing and balanced, with citrus notes and a crisp finish. Pairs well with white fish, assorted seafood dishes, Asian cuisine, and is a [...]
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Grigio 2010
Posted on July 5, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, blended white wine, California Wine, gewurztraminer, Light Wines, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 82% Pinot Grigio; 8% Pinot Blanc; 5% Sauvignon Blanc; 5% Gewurztraminer Region: California – USA Cost: $11 (SRP) Winemaker’s Note: An enticing aroma of fresh ripe pears with appealing peach, vanilla, and spice scents adding complexity. A pretty wine with a round, creamy palate and crisp entry, it has the typical tonic water, pear, [...]
FlipFlop Pinot Grigio 2010
Posted on March 10, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Light Wines, Pinot Grigio, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Pinot Grigio Region: California – USA Cost: $7 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Light-bodied, refreshing Pinot Grigio with tropical citrus, ripe pear, and a zesty, clean finish. Pairs well with bruschetta, spaghetti carbonara, or eggplant parmesan. My Review: It’s been a while since I’ve had a Pinot Grigio, so when the sample pack of FlipFlop [...]
Conte Fini Pinot Grigio Valdadige 2009
Posted on September 29, 2010 - Filed Under Italian Wine, Light Wines, Pinot Grigio, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Pinot Grigio Region: Italy Cost: $12 Pale straw color with aromas of pear and citrus that carry through to the palate with the addition of apple. Pairs well with seafood, appetizers, and cream-based pasta dishes. Recommendations: Last night my wife and I decided we wanted some white wine to go with a dinner of [...]
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 table wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews | 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 [...]
