Wine Category: Red
Type of Wine: Zinfandel
Producer: Seghesio
Vintage: 2008
Region: Sonoma, California
Alcohol: 14.5%
Packaging: 750 ml bottle, natural cork
Average Price per Bottle: $20.00
The Seghesio Zinfandel is produced in the same area as one of my all time favorite Zinfandel wines (Ravenswood), so I figured why not give a wine from the region a try? I’m so glad that I did! I think Sonoma, California has hit the jackpot for quality Zinfandels.
Appearance: The Seghesio Zinfandel was dark and clear, with a velvety sheen.
Color:
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Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Champagne
by Dennis Mayer on December 27th, 2011 | Sparkling Wine, Wine
The problem with champagne is that you just can't get value without paying for it. Sure, you can settle for a different sparkling wine -- we've written before about cava, and prosecco is also a popular option. "Different" shouldn't read as "lesser" in this context, either. For $10-$15 a bottle, you can have quite good sparkling wine, for your dinner table, your brunch, your nightcap, or your run-of-the-mill champagne toast.
But for a special occasion -- and what's a more special occasion than New Year's Eve? -- you need the genuine article. Which means you'll need to spend some
But for a special occasion -- and what's a more special occasion than New Year's Eve? -- you need the genuine article. Which means you'll need to spend some
2010 St. Urbans-Hof Weingut Riesling
by Shannon Cyr on December 23rd, 2011 | White Wine, Wine
Wine Category: White
Type of Wine: Riesling
Producer: St. Urbans-Hof Weingut
Vintage: 2010
Region: Germany’s Mosel Valley
Alcohol: 8.5%
Average Price per Bottle: $16.00
Bottle Size: 750 milliliter
Riesling is an under-appreciated wine here in the United States. Elsewhere, it’s considered to be one of greatest white wines. Its adaptability to styles makes this wine unique in that it can be incredibly sweet or remarkably dry. Personally, I like my Rieslings on the dryer side, so I was a little skeptical when the Sommelier recommended this wine, noting the balance between
Type of Wine: Riesling
Producer: St. Urbans-Hof Weingut
Vintage: 2010
Region: Germany’s Mosel Valley
Alcohol: 8.5%
Average Price per Bottle: $16.00
Bottle Size: 750 milliliter
Riesling is an under-appreciated wine here in the United States. Elsewhere, it’s considered to be one of greatest white wines. Its adaptability to styles makes this wine unique in that it can be incredibly sweet or remarkably dry. Personally, I like my Rieslings on the dryer side, so I was a little skeptical when the Sommelier recommended this wine, noting the balance between
2007 Domaine Chandon Pinot Meunier
by Shannon Cyr on December 21st, 2011 | California Wine, Red Wine, Wine
Wine Category: Red
Type of Wine: Pinot Meunier
Producer: Domaine Chandon
Vintage: 2007
Region: Yountville, CA
Alcohol: 14.5%
Average Price per Bottle: $30.00
Bottle Size: 750 milliliter
It’s no secret that Pinot Noir is my favorite wine. Its balance of fruit and spice makes it easy to drink and its versatility makes it an easy pick for any occasion. Despite it being a favorite, I’m open to trying new wines. That’s part of the fun of wine tasting – discovering something new, so when Michael brought home a bottle of Pinot
Type of Wine: Pinot Meunier
Producer: Domaine Chandon
Vintage: 2007
Region: Yountville, CA
Alcohol: 14.5%
Average Price per Bottle: $30.00
Bottle Size: 750 milliliter
It’s no secret that Pinot Noir is my favorite wine. Its balance of fruit and spice makes it easy to drink and its versatility makes it an easy pick for any occasion. Despite it being a favorite, I’m open to trying new wines. That’s part of the fun of wine tasting – discovering something new, so when Michael brought home a bottle of Pinot
2010 Angeline Pinot Noir
by Shannon Cyr on December 14th, 2011 | California Wine, Red Wine, Wine
Wine Category: Red
Type of Wine: Pinot Noir
Producer: Angeline
Vintage: 2010
Region: Santa, Rosa California
Appellation: The grapes were sourced from vineyards in the Sonoma, Mendocino and Santa Barbara Counties
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 13.9%
Average Price per Bottle: $16.00
Bottle Size: 750 milliliters
Last Saturday night Michael and I met some friends for dinner at a local restaurant, The Chef and the Gardener. After we perused the wine menu, we opted on the Angeline Pinot Noir for three of reasons. First, it’s a California Pinot that
Type of Wine: Pinot Noir
Producer: Angeline
Vintage: 2010
Region: Santa, Rosa California
Appellation: The grapes were sourced from vineyards in the Sonoma, Mendocino and Santa Barbara Counties
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 13.9%
Average Price per Bottle: $16.00
Bottle Size: 750 milliliters
Last Saturday night Michael and I met some friends for dinner at a local restaurant, The Chef and the Gardener. After we perused the wine menu, we opted on the Angeline Pinot Noir for three of reasons. First, it’s a California Pinot that
