Category Archives: Reviews
Newer posts →Lamadrid Cabernet Franc, Agrelo, Argentina
August 30, 2012Grapes 100% Cabernet Franc Facts Cabernet Franc isn’t exactly the first grape that springs to mind when you think of Argentina. Maybe that’s why this one wasn’t that pricey! Cab Franc shouldn’t be named the “red headed stepchild” of … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Agrelo, Argentina, Cabernet Franc | Leave a comment //Ribeira Sacra "Alodio" Mencia, Spain
August 20, 2012Grapes 100% Mencia – pronounced “Mehn-cee-ah,” (or “Mehn-thee-ah” in Castilian Spanish…say it like you have a lisp.) Facts My advice for wine drinkers (especially new wine drinkers) has ALWAYS been to try and venture outside your comfort zone and … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Alodio, Mencia, Ribeira Sacra, Spain | 2 Comments //Champagne De Venoge Grand Vin des Princes, 1993.
August 16, 2012Grapes 100% Chardonnay Facts The opening of this bottle of De Venoge 1993 Grand Vin des Princes was a last minute decision i.e. 30 minutes before I popped the cork. Usually, you would reserve opening a wine of this … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Champagne, Chardonnay, Cuvee, De Venoge, France | Leave a comment //Le Claux Delorme, Valencay, Loire Valley, France.
August 8, 2012Grapes 40% Gamay, 30% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Pinot Noir Facts If you were to make a list of the red wines coming out of France, Loire Valley reds would certainly come near the bottom; not because of … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Cabernet Franc, France, Gamay, Le Claux Delorme, Loire Valley, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Valencay | Leave a comment //Duel by Darioush, Napa, California.
July 26, 2012Grapes 60% Cabernet, 40% Shiraz Facts I’d never seen this wine before, so I was over the moon when I received it as a gift on Tuesday! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: “Keep your friends … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Cabernet, California, Darioush, Duel by Dariousch, Napa, Shiraz, syrah | 2 Comments //Willow Crest “Estate Grown” Pinot Gris, Yakima Valley, Washington State.
July 18, 2012Grapes 100% Pinot Gris Facts It’s very rare that you’ll stumble across single-vineyard, “estate-grown” wines for under $15, but if you do, you should jump at the chance to pickup a bottle! The simple reason is that the more … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Washington State, Willow Crest | Leave a comment //← Older posts Newer posts →
