2011 Wine Bloggers Conference
Posted on August 27, 2010 - Filed Under The Good Wine Guru News, Virginia Wine, Wine News | 1 Comment
So, raise your hand if you’ve registered for the 2011 Wine Bloggers Conference in Charlottesville, Virginia. Ok, I know you can’t actually see, but my hand is raised. While I wasn’t able to attend this years (Washington state is a bit far for me to travel to be honest), next years WBC will be right [...]
Blenheim Vineyards Viognier 2008
Posted on August 2, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Light Wines, Virginia Wine, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, viognier | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Viognier Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $19 A nose of smoky papaya gives way to concentrated apple and white pepper tones with a lingering lemon finish. Pairs well with seafood, grilled chicken, and spiced food. Recommendations: The deeper we’ve gotten into summer, the more I’ve been drinking wines like Viognier. Fortunately, living in Virginia, [...]
Albemarle Rose 2009
Posted on July 23, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Red Wine Reviews, Rose', White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, blended red wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Rose (40% Cabernet Sauvignon; 33% Merlot; 23% Cabernet Franc; 4% Malbec) Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $13 A bright, vibrant pink with aromas of candied rose petals and peach. Flavors of cherry and candy with a crisp finish. Pairs well with Asian, Mediterranean, Mexican and vegetarian dishes. Recommendations: During our March trip to Charlottesville [...]
Potomac Point Winery La Belle Vie 2008
Posted on July 15, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Chardonnay, Light Wines, Traminette, Vidal Blanc, Virginia Wine, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, blended white wine, viognier, white table wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Blended White Wine (41% Vidal Blanc; 34% Chardonnay; 15% Traminette; 10% Viognier) Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $15.99 Slight floral notes with flavors of melon and citrus and a hint of sweetness. Pairs well with white meat, appetizers, spicy food, and hot summer days. Recommendations: My parents live near Potomac Point Winery, so while [...]
King Family Vineyards Roseland 2008
Posted on July 7, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Chambourcin, Chardonnay Blend, Italian Wine, Virginia Wine, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30, blended white wine, viognier | 1 Comment
Varietal: Viognier (53%); Chardonnay (43%) Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $20 Tropical fruit and pineapple on the nose with citrus and floral notes in the mouth. Pairs well with appetizers before dinner or with seafood, grilled white meat, or spicy food. Recommendations: The more Viognier I drink, the more I like it, especially when blended [...]
Athena Lighthouse White Wine
Posted on July 6, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Light Wines, Seyval Blanc, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30, blended white wine, sweet wines | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Seyval Blanc Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $20 Light, aromatic white wine with a tartness that is balanced with residual sugar. Pairs well with seafood and white meats. Recommendations: Athena Vineyards here in Virginia was an unknown entity to me until this past February when I attended the 3rd annual Virginia Wine Expo. The [...]
Blenheim Vineyards Petit Verdot 2008
Posted on June 9, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, French Oak Reds, Full Bodied Wines, Petit Verdot, Red Wine, Virginia Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | 3 Comments
Varietal: Petit Verdot (100%) Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $24 Deep purple in the glass with aromas of allspice, vanilla bean, dried plum and fig. Flavors of blackberry and blueberry lead into a smooth, silky finish that is well paired with beef. Recommendations: I’m a sucker for Petit Verdot, and when I visited Blenheim Vineyards [...]
Afton Mountain Vineyards Gewurztraminer 2008
Posted on June 7, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Light Wines, Virginia Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, gewurztraminer | 2 Comments
Varietal: Gewurztraminer Region: Virginia – USA Cost: 17 Light in the glass with orange peel on the nose. Effervescent with a mineral finish that pairs well with chicken, sausage, cheese, smoked salmon, and fruit. Recommendations: I’ll be the first to admit that I was hesitant when my wife and I were doing a tasting at [...]
Veritas “Estate Bottled” Chardonnay 2008
Posted on May 27, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Chardonnay, Chardonnay Blend, Light Wines, Stainless Steel Whites, Virginia Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, viognier | 3 Comments
Varietal: Chardonnay Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $16 Light gold in the glass with aromas of citrus, lemon, lime, green apple, quince, and white peach. A hint of melon on the palate and just a touch of minerality lead into a slightly floral finish. Pairs well with grilled or roasted chicken. Recommendations: Back in March [...]
White Hall Viognier 2008
Posted on May 26, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, Light Wines, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Expo, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, viognier | 2 Comments
Varietal: Viognier Region: Virginia – USA Cost: $17 Aromas of ripe peaches, apricots, and honeysuckle with flavors of oranges, grapefruit, and subtle spice. Bright acidity on the finish with a hint of vanilla. Pairs well with spicy foods such as Thai cuisine as well as bolder cheeses. Recommendations: I had visited White Hall Vineyards some [...]
