Vin de Savoie Jongieux
Posted on March 1, 2010 - Filed Under French Wine, Light Wines, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Jongieux
Region: France
Cost: $11
Light and crisp with aromas of tropical fruit. Green apple on the palate with a slight mineral finish complimented by just a touch of effervescence. Pairs very well with seafood.
Recommendations: I’ll be the first to admit that I had never heard of the Jongieux grape before receiving this bottle, but then I [...]
Gray Ghost Victorian White
Posted on September 17, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Chardonnay, Light Wines, Stainless Steel Whites, Virginia Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, white table wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Chardonnay
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $14.50
Light and fruity Chardonnay with no oak. Pineapple and tropical flavors with a semi-dry finish. Pair with spicy food or light fare.
Recommendations: Given as how my wife isn’t a fan of oaked Chardonnay, we were certainly intrigued by this one when we first tried it. The semi-dry finish wasn’t quite [...]
2008 Spier Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on July 14, 2009 - Filed Under Light Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: South Africa
Cost: $9
Light and crisp, with flavors of tropical fruit and citrus. Light on the nose with a more golden color than is typical for Sauvignon Blanc. Pairs well with chicken, pork, or seafood.
Recommendation: I bought this mostly out of a desire to try something new, and because I wanted something to [...]
