Deep ruby hue with expressive aromas of rustic wild dark berry and plum fruit with a spicy herbal nuance at the rim. Lovely!
Palate-Textured, pure fruit with velvety presence with bold dark berry flavors, tart raspberry, with a lasting finish. The lively structure finishes well with a touch of pucker.
Not sure if I have had this but it is a keeper at the $20 I paid for it whereas it runs about twice that. Pairing with Omaha Steaks bacon wrapped pork medallions. Raise a glass!
Palate--Tart first impression with off dry presentation, and all the fruits listed above in the bouquet are there on the palate with a light white pepper suggestion although subdued.
I probably paid $10 or less for this Austrian production. I have not had a "Grüner in years as it reminds me of Prosecco which I am not a fan of. Grüner Veltliner is the signature grape of Austrian wine and I do not feel qualified to comment on it beyond my own personal preference. I am glad I bought as I have not had Grüner in years. I will be pairing it with my wife's new creation of chicken breast with spinach and parmigiano cheese. Not sure how it will pair but I will let you know!
Straw hue with a touch of green with subtle sweetened lime and green apple...ish
Palate--nondescript, subtle citrus but pretty vacuous with a dry finish.
Freixenet is about my fave inexpensive but delightful Cava. So I was out f state and needed an off dry light wine to pair with indian takeout... Prosecco is NOT a wine that I seek out--ever. But I grabbed this and chilled it down a lot.
With my indian cuisine it was not good and and as a wine it is not good. My conclusion after not a bunch of Prosecco's admittedly is that they are sort of "drinkable" but that's about it. This one is pourable--down the sink.
Sadly I paid $15 for this and that was $16 too much. I think I'm done with Prosecco...
Palate--Consistent texture from beginning to end with balanced and finessed complexion. Mouth watering acidity carried to the end with a rather fleeting finish.
I found this a couple years ago the first time at an out of state liquor store I frequent when enroute to Boston. It was on sale for $7 which is ridiculous so I grabbed a half case I think, and once I tasted it over the intervening months I probably consumed a couple cases until they ran out. Then there was a couple year hiatus and then BOOM, another production year of this bargain Zin at $7. As usual, it will be accompanying our Sunday night Pizza ritual after church. Raise a glass!
Palate--Thickish, gorgeous, intense, ripe, jammy blackberry and plum pie with a mid-palate presence of more rich wondrous dark fruit.
Late Bottled Vintage Port is a glorious best kept secret in the world of Port wine. It is a fraction of "Vintage Port" which is another world all together and you pay dearly for it. Late Bottled Vintage Port or LBV Porto is a value porto that normal people can afford and this one is SUPER. At the price point of under $20 it is a MUST BUY. I am pairing this tonight with ripe fresh home grown garden strawberries and semi-sweet dark chocolate which is a decadent pairing. So raise a glass!
Palate--Gentle first impression with balanced structure, relaxes tannins, bold dark berry fruit, some unsweetened baker's cocoa mid palate, and a please yet subtle finish.
Previously last reviewed in December of 25 with similar notes. I paid $7 for this on close out and bought nearly a case but alas this is my last bottle. It is a very nice Zin at its normal price of $15 and even better at $7. Pairing with bacon, onion french tart. Raise a galss!
Cherry hue with aromas of vibrant blackberry, sweet musty fruit.
Palate--Nice first impression with nice structure and prominent juicy mid palate with loads of black cherry goodness. Finishes quickly but ends well.
Like the gorgeous mountain Rainier is, the peak-- Columbia Crest makes reliable, great value wines and this is not exception. Pairing with Omaha Steaks Burgers! At $10--raise glass!
Golden hue with aromas of citrus, tropical fruit, lemon curd and vanilla pudding.
Palate-- Very nice balanced foundation of acidity and a wonderfully perfect "off-dry" first impression with mounds of tropical fruit, vanilla, lemon and a decent finish.
This is a STUPID CRAZY value wine from Trader Joe's. I paid a ridiculous $6 for this gem and I hope they have more when I return. It is stunningly well made and one of the best German values I have found in a looooong time! I made homemade seafood chowder and even after forgetting to add "cream" it was a fabulous pairing. Raise a Glass!
Sturdy garnet hue with aromas of cherry bonbons, a touch of minerals, and steel.
Palate- A relaxed presentation and first impression, with a puckery mid palate and bright fruit with gentle hints of savory, with a pleasant if subtle finish.
This Sangiovese from Umbria is quite different from those of Chianti. It is more sophisticated (and that is NOT a dig at Chianti) but show the originality of the effects of climate on grape profiles.
This was a gift and at around the $35 price point it is a nice treat which I am pairing with grilled Omaha Steaks. It will be perfect and I am looking forward to it after another hard trip to Boston for my wife's Stem Cell Transplant care. Raise a glass!
