Archive for the ‘$10-$20’ 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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Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintages: 2009
Country: Colchagua Valley, Chile
Essence of: A full body wine with a aroma of dried fruit and alcohol. The wine has flavors of raspberry, cherry, blackberry and notes of spice. The tannins are pronounced and we recommend letting the wine breath before enjoying.
Best Served With: Lamb, Beef, Pork, Chocolate and Broiled Meats
Price Range: Under $10 per bottle
Tags: 2009 Vintage, berry flavors, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chilean Wine, Red Wine Review
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Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: Malbec
Vintages: 2010
Country: Argentina
Essence of: This organic wine has bold fruit flavor and essence of plum. The aroma has notes of mocha and or chocolate and overall the wine has very light tannins.
Best Served With: Meats, Mushrooms, Spicy Food.
Price Range: Under $15 per bottle
Tags: 2010 Vintage, Argentina wine, Malbec, Red Wine Review
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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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Thursday, April 21st, 2011
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintages: 2009
Country: Rapel Valley, Chili
Essence of: Crisp and bright white wine that offers aromatic notes of melon, apple and citrus / Full body with medium tannins and mineral undertones
Best Served With: Seafood, Shellfish and Spicy Asian Foods
Price Range: Under $12 per bottle
Tags: 2009 Vintage, Chili wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Seafood, White Wine Review
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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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Friday, March 4th, 2011
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintages: 2008
Country: California
Essence of: Ripe cherry and plums get your attention, while vanilla and spice lure your palate / This Cabernet is structured very well and has incredible balanced / The tannins are silky and luscious with a long pleasant finish.
Best Served With: Enjoyed this wine with a variety of meat dishes prepared in light or rich sauce or simply grilled, also good with aged cheeses.
Price Range: Under $12 per bottle
Tags: 2008 Vintage, Cabernet Sauvignon, California Wine, Cheese, Grilled Meats, Red Wine Review
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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintages: 2007
Country: Limestone Coast, South Australia
Essence of: Vibrant and complex aromas of spicy, red berry fruit, cinnamon and clove spice / The same abundant, vibrant fruit is reflected on the palate which also shows a hint of licorice, sweet cinnamon spice, and subtle cedar French oak
Best Served With: Grilled Meats, Chicken Dishes, Pizza, and Pasta
Price Range: Under $15 per bottle
Tags: 2007 Vintage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grilled Meats, Red Wine Review, South Australia Wine, Spicy Aromas
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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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Tuesday, January 18th, 2011
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: Blend of Syrah, Grenache, Petite Sirah, Mouvedre
Vintages: 2008
Country: California
Essence of: Lush red & black fruit flavors / Hints of enticing spice, vanilla, chocolate and oak notes / Easy drinking wine
Best Served With: Chicken or pork dishes, grilled meats, pasta & pizza
Price Range: Under $12 per bottle
Tags: 2008 Vintage, Blend of Syrah, California Wine, Grilled Meats, Pasta & Pizza, Petite Sirah
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Friday, January 7th, 2011
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintages: 2008
Country: California
Essence of: Flavors of bing cherry and ripe blueberry / hints of soft vanilla and smoky oak notes / a abrasive noise of alcohol, jammy fruit, and earthly characteristics I would recommend to let this wine breath for 5 min before you suck it up! Once you get past the strong noise the wine becomes easy drinking 
Best Served With: Tomato based dishes, aged cheeses, grilled meats, grilled portabella mushrooms or mushroom dishes.
Price Range: Under $12 per bottle
Tags: 2008 Vintage, Cabernet Sauvignon, California Wine, Grilled Meats, Red Wine Review
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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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Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
Overall Wine Review:
Varietal: Shiraz
Vintages: 2008
Country: McLaren Vale, South Australian
Essence of: Jammy fruit characteristics, reminds me of Welch’s Concord Grape Juice at first but then it opens up with hints of ripe Cherry / Earthy undertones and hints of Coffee / Medium Tannins
Best Served With: Grilled Gamey Meats such as Lamb, Duck, Wild Boar, Dear or Elk
Price Range: $15 per bottle
Tags: 2008 Vintage, Grilled Meats, Shiraz, Wine Review
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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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