Burgo Viejo Crianza Rioja 2005
Posted on April 12, 2010 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Rioja, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, blended red wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Rioja (90% Tempranillo; 10% Graciano) Region: Spain Cost: $11 Ruby red color with notes of violet. Flavors of black fruit, vanilla, and coconut. Pairs well with cheese and red meat. Recommendations: This wine is a perfect example of wine you listen to your wine guy. While attending the Friday tasting held by The Wine [...]
Root:1 Carmenere 2007
Posted on February 16, 2010 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Chilean Wine, Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Red Wine, South American Wine, Syrah, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, blended red wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Carmenere (75% Carmenere; 15% Cabernet Sauvignon; 10% Syrah) Region: Chile Cost: $13 Deep red in color with gentle and silky tannins and rich flavors of ripe plum, blackberry, vanilla and spice. Pair with pasta, grilled meats, spicy entrees, eggplant, or bell peppers. Recommendations: I’ve been a fan of Root:1 wines for a while, regularly [...]
Gouguenheim Valle Escondido Malbec 2008
Posted on December 9, 2009 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Malbec, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30, wine advice | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Malbec Region: Argentina Cost: $20 Smooth on the nose with flavors of blackberry, plum, toast, and vanilla. Dark in color, pair this wine with casual foods such as hamburger, chicken wings, pizza, pasta, or steak. Recommendations: Having enjoyed the 2007 Gouguenheim Malbec, I was excited to receive the 2008. The first thing I noticed [...]
Friends.Red Sonoma County Red Wine
Posted on November 2, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, blended red wine, red table wine, zinfandel | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Blended Red Wine (Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc) Region: California – Sonoma – USA Cost: $19.50 Deep purple coloring with aromas of berry fruits. Blueberry, blackberry, chocolate, vanilla, and smooth oak are found on the palate. Pair this medium-bodied wine with pasta, ravioli, pork barbecue, meatloaf, and even moderately spiced Middle Eastern food. Recommendations: Taking [...]
Grayhaven Winery Touriga
Posted on May 22, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, Full Bodied Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Portugese Wine, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30, touriga, wine advice | Leave a Comment
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. [...]
Root:1 Cabernet Sauvignon
Posted on January 6, 2009 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, Chilean Wine, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: South America – Chile Cost: $10.99 Great flavors of vanilla don’t overwhelm the fruit flavors of cherry and plum. Excellent tannin levels make this wine perfect for drinking by itself or with a meal. Recommendation: If you find this wine, purchase it. A great addition to any wine cellar.
