Graffigna Centenario Pinot Grigio Reserve 2011
Posted on March 1, 2012 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Light Wines, Pinot Grigio, South American Wine, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: 100% Pinot Grigio Region: San Juan, Argentina Cost: $13 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Light yellow in color with delicate greenish hues. Subtle floral aromas with notes of jasmine and hints of white fruits like peaches and apricot. On the palate the wine is fresh and young, with delicate, yet surprising, fruit flavors and a refined [...]
Retzlaff Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
Posted on February 16, 2012 - Filed Under American Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, California Wine, Full Bodied Wines, Livermore Valley, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Steak Wines, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Region: California – Livermore Valley Cost: $19 My Review: In case you missed it, Valentine’s Day was this past Tuesday, and since my wife and I had theater tickets for the 16th (which is today), we decided to have a quiet evening at home for Valentine’s Day, throwing some steaks, lobster [...]
Gravelly Ford Pinot Noir 2009
Posted on January 30, 2012 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Light Wines, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | 4 Comments
Varietal: Pinot Noir Region: California – USA Cost: Approx $10 Winemaker’s Notes: Rich earthiness and bold robust flavors. Pairs well with full-flavored hearty meats, stews, and soups paired with rustic bread. My Review: You ever have one of those moments when you see a bottle of wine on your rack and have absolutely no idea [...]
Ruta 22 Malbec 2010
Posted on January 18, 2012 - Filed Under Argentinian Wine, Dry Wines, Malbec, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, South American Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 1 Comment
Varietal: 100% Malbec Region: Patagonia, Argentina Cost: $13 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: A deep ruby-colored wine with rich, smooth blackberry flavors and vanilla aromas. Pairs well with red meats, cheeses, and pastas. My Review: I’ve been a fan of Malbec for some time now, I’ve found it to be, on the whole, a nice inexpensive alternative [...]
Table Wine: What’s It Mean To You?
Posted on December 30, 2011 - Filed Under blended red wine, blended white wine, red table wine, Red Wine, Table Wine, white table wine, White Wine, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Odds are pretty good that while in your wine shop you’ve seen wine labeled as table wine. What does that mean though? Is it a generic term or are there requirements? What’s a good use of table wines and how do you pick one out? Can things not labeled as “table wine” be used for [...]
Cheapism’s Best Budget Wines
Posted on December 23, 2011 - Filed Under red table wine, Red Wine, Sparkling Wine, white table wine, White Wine, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
The holidays are upon us and if you’re anything like me you’re about to enter into a heady mix of family, friends, and other relatives for dinners, parties, and just to catch up. Times like these call for wine. Lots of wine. Thanksfully, Cheapism.com did some research to come up with a list of the [...]
