Archive for the ‘USA’ Category
Monday, September 3rd, 2012
Overall Wine Review: 
Varietal: Red Blend
Vintages: 2010
Country: Columbia Valley, Washington State
Essence of: Easy drinking red wine with dark fruit flavors & rich aromas of berries, cherries and currants. The wine has light tannins and subtle notes of spice and cocoa which give it a smooth finish.
Best Served With: Enjoy with grilled meats, Pizza, Pasta
Price Range: Under $15 per bottle
Tags: 2010 Vintage, Grilled Meats, Pasta & Pizza, Red Wine Review, Washington Wine
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Monday, March 12th, 2012
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintages: 2009
Country: United States, Monterey Country
Essence of: This Pinot Noir is elegant and medium-bodied, with aromas of cherry, tea and herbal spice. On the palate the wine offers flavors of black cherry, plum and spice. It is smooth with a silky texture with mild tannins.
Best Served With: Enjoy with lamb, chicken, veal, salmon and light pasta dishes
Price Range: Under $15 per bottle
Tags: 2009 Vintage, berry flavors, California Wine, Pinot Noir, Red Wine Review
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Friday, December 2nd, 2011
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: 85% Petite Sirah and 15% Petit Verdot
Vintages: 2009
Country: United States, California
Essence of: PETITE PETIT is a delicious and rich flavor and color. It is a substantial, dense, full-bodied, whopper style of wine loaded with pure black fruit and vanilla flavors that coat the palate. The finish is smooth, dry and lingers on the tongue.
Best Served With: Everything – cheese, meats, chocolate, life in general goes will with this wine.
Price Range: Under $25 per bottle (most common pricing between $13-$22)
Tags: 2009 Vintage, 5 Corks, California Wine, petit verdot, Petite Sirah, Red Wine Review
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Friday, September 9th, 2011
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: A Bordeaux blend of 73% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc
Vintages: 2007
Country: Walla Walla valley Washington, USA
Essence of: Oak undertones and a bold flavor
Best Served With: Grilled Meats, Lamb Chops, and Tomato Based Dishes
Price Range: $40-$42
Tags: 2007 Vintage, 5 Corks, Bordeaux Blend, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Washington Wine
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Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: A Red Blend of 55% Merlot, 40% Syrah and 5% Cabernet Franc.
Vintages: 2007
Country: Walla Walla Valley Washington, USA
Essence of: Beautiful full dark fruit flavor with strong tannins and notes of earthy minerals. Nice clean finish on the pallet.
Best Served With: Grilled Meats like Chicken, Steak or Ribs, Also suggested for pairing with Tomato based dishes like pasta & pizza.
Price Range: $30-$35
Tags: 2007 Vintage, Blend of Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Red Wine Review, Washington Wine
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Friday, June 3rd, 2011
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintages: 2008
Country: Columbia Valley, Washington
Essence of: Notes of black cherries, plum, currant, cocoa and leather with lingering cedar notes. This full structured wine is supported by ripe tannins, providing a long and smooth finish.
Best Served With: Pepper Steak, Grilled Meat, Pasta and Pizza
Price Range: Under $15 per bottle
Tags: 2008 Vintage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grilled Meats, Pasta & Pizza, Red Wine Review, Washington Wine
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Sunday, May 15th, 2011
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintages: 2008
Country: California, USA
Essence of: When I first open this wine I had aromas of dried strawberries and tons of alcohol, it was overwhelming. I took a sip and was disappointed. The tannins are very harsh and overpowered the fruit in the wine, not well balanced at first / Bits recommended to let this wine sit and breath for 15 to 20 min the flavors begin to settle down and the fruit comes into place. / Notes of cedar and bits of vanilla and spice come out once the alcohol subsides, but the tannins remain very apparent with a lingering long finish.
Best Served With: Gamey & Grilled Meats
Price Range: Under $15 per bottle
Tags: 2008 Vintage, Cabernet Sauvignon, California Wine, Grilled Meats, Strawberries
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Monday, April 4th, 2011
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintages: 2009
Country: California, USA
Essence of: The 2009 Grayson Cabernet Sauvignon shows a dark violet color with deep, rich aromas of ripe, dark cherries, blackberries and hints of black pepper / This full bodied wine provides a round mouth feel with a long, lingering finish of hints of toasted French oak and a dry finish / I went through the whole bottle in one sitting, it’s THAT good. Really there many negative attributes for this wine and since its it’s only a 2009 vintage I wonder what it might be like in 2-3 years!
Best Served With: Grilled & Braised Meats, Tomato based Pastas and Pizza
Price Range: Under $12 per bottle
Tags: 2009 Vintage, berry flavors, Cabernet Sauvignon, California Wine, Red Wine Review
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Friday, March 25th, 2011
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah
Vintages: 2002
Country: Sonoma Country
Essence of: First flavors are of plum followed by touches of blackberries, raspberries, liquorish, coffee and tobacco / Deep rich dark color / Smooth finish with long flavors of fruit and spice on the palette.
Best Served With: Grilled, braised or roasted meats and poultry
Price Range: Under $15 per bottle
Tags: 2002 Vintage, Petite Sirah, Sonoma Country Wine, Zinfandel, Zinfandel Petite Sirah
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Monday, March 14th, 2011
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintages: 2003
Country: Columbia Valley, Washington
Essence of: Oh has this wine aged with grace! This well-balanced chardonnay is both elegant and complex. Concentrated fruit with mineral aromas and loads of oak, refined with a soft finish.
Best Served With: Cheese, Seafood, Salads, Pasta, Pizza
Price Range: Around $35 per bottle
Tags: 2003 Vintage, Chardonnay, Seafood, Washinton Wine, White Wine Review
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Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintages: 2007
Country: Sonoma Country, USA
Essence of: Aromas of plum with cherry with black pepper undertones/Easy drinking wine and….. Easy to open with the screw cap/Well balanced
Best Served With: Grilled Meats, Pizza, and Tomato Based Pasta
Price Range: Under $10 per bottle
Tags: 2007 Vintage, Grilled Meats, Pasta & Pizza, Red Wine Review, Sonoma Country Wine, Under $10, Zinfandel
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Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: 90% Zinfandel, 10% Syrah
Vintages: 2008
Country: USA
Essence of: Full bodied with smooth tannins/ Aromas of ripe fruit, cherries and blackberries with notes of vanilla, spice and oak/Deep rich color/ Easy drinking and very enjoyable wine, especially for the price.
Best Served With: Roasted Duck, Grilled Meats, Braised Meats, Pizza, Tomato Based Pasta
Price Range: Under $15 per bottle
Tags: 2008 Vintage, Blend of Syrah, Red Wine Review, Roasted Duck, Zinfandel
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Sunday, December 26th, 2010
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah
Vintages: 2008
Country: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Essence of: Raspberry & Blueberry/ Easy drinking wine and easy to open (screw cap!) / Vibrant acidity, with Peppery undertones and nuances of Vanilla, Oak & Spice, well balanced / Mild Tannins.
Best Served With: Grilled Meats, Pasta and Pizza
Price Range: Under $15 per bottle
Tags: 2008 Vintage, Grilled Meats, Pasta & Pizza, Petite Sirah, Wine Review, Zinfandel
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Thursday, December 16th, 2010
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintages: 2008
Country: California
Essence of: Cherry and Vanilla undertones. Well balanced fruit with approachable tannins. Easy drinking wine with hints of cinnamon and coffee.
Best Served With: Grilled Meats, Chicken Dishes, Pasta and Pizza,
Price Range: Under $15 per bottle
Tags: 2008 Vintage, Cabernet Sauvignon, California Wine, Pasta & Pizza, Wine Review
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010
Overall:
Varietal: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah
Vintages: 2008
Country: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
Essence of: Lots of Jammy fruit notes of Blackberry and Black Currants / Easy drinking wine and easy to open (screw cap!) / Well balanced with a nice acidic quality, Nuances of Vanilla, Oak & Spice / Mild Tannins, with a long finish
Best Served With: Grilled, braised or roasted meats and poultry
Price Range: Under $15 per bottle
Tags: 2008 Vintage, Petite Sirah, Sonoma, Zinfandel
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Sunday, November 21st, 2010
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: Syrah, Zinfandel Petite Sirah
Vintages: 2007
Country: California Red Wine, USA
Essence of: Fresh Blackberry, Raspberry and Cherry / easy drinking wine / well balanced with nuances of Vanilla, Cedar and Spice, mild tannins and undertones of Coffee and Chocolate
Best Served With: Grilled & Braised meats, Tomato based Pasta and Pizza
Price Range: $12 per bottle (or less)
Tags: 2007 Vintage, Grilled Meats, Syrah, Wine Review, Zinfandel Petite Sirah
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Thursday, November 11th, 2010
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah
Vintages: 2008
Country: Sonoma County
Essence of: Dried cherries and black currants / easy drinking wine AND easy to open ( screw cap) / well balanced with a nice acidic quality, nuances of vanilla, oak and spice, mild tannins, with a long finish. Yummy!
Best Served With: Grilled, braised or roasted meats and poultry
Price Range: $15 per bottle (or less)
Tags: 2008 Vintage, California Wine, Grilled Meats, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel
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