Tasting Archives - Page 8 of 10

2011 Poderi Di Carlo Collio Friulano

May 26, 2013September 9, 2016

I've been surprised and intrigued over the last few months by the white wines coming out of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy. Crisp, refreshing, and well made, I was very happy to see Total Wine carrying Friulian whites and was eager to pick up a handful of bottles. So... Read More

Grenache/Garnacha Spain Tasting Wine

2009 Castillo de Maluenda Calatayud Punto y Seguido

May 25, 2013September 9, 2016

I had to laugh when I saw the top label on this bottle while walking through Costco. If you have any doubt whether Robert Parker's scores affect wine sales, the marketing on this bottle should prove the point. And I must admit, $11 for a bottle given 91 points... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Italy Sangiovese Tasting Wine

2009 Antinori Villa Antinori Toscana IGT

May 23, 2013September 9, 2016

I've been buying a lot of wine at Costco recently. The prices are competitive and they carry both daily drinking bottles and a selection of the more special wines. I had seen this Super Tuscan several times before and decided to give it a try. A blend of Sangiovese,... Read More

Grenache/Garnacha Spain Tasting Wine

2010 Bodegas Alto Moncayo Veraton

May 20, 2013September 9, 2016

With Spanish chorizo on my mind, I was in the mood for a Spanish wine. Tonight's garnacha (aka grenache) hit the spot. Lovely purple color, medium bodied with red licorice, vanilla, plum/cherry fruit, cloves and baking spices. This is a very tasty wine that could probably use time to... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Red Blends/Other Tasting USA Wine Zinfandel

2009 Bogle Vineyards Phantom

May 18, 2013September 9, 2016

Wine Review: 2009 Bogle Vineyards Phantom Sometimes, a wine so thoroughly surprises me, that I can't help but laugh at myself. I was introduced to Bogle Phantom at a friend's house. I was skeptical at first, zinfandel, petite sirah and mouvedre, blended and labelled with a whimsical name, it seemed... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Tasting USA Wine

2009 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

May 13, 2013September 9, 2016

Wine Review: 2009 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Walk into any wine store and you'll find a glut of California Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet blends. From less than $10 to hundreds of dollars a bottle, there is a lot of Cabernet being made in sunny California. The quality is... Read More

Italy Sangiovese Tasting Wine

2007 Il Piaggione Chianti Classico Riserva

May 7, 2013September 9, 2016

I am ashamed to say that when I first started getting into wines, I looked down on Chianti. Like Merlot, Sangiovese was a grape that I didn't think was worth my time if I wanted to be a "serious" wine drinker. While Merlot still hasn't quite caught on with me... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Spain Tasting Tempranillo USA Wine

2009 BETIS Rioja and 2009 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon

April 28, 2013September 9, 2016

Today's wine review is a two-for-one. My hubby and I enjoyed these two bottles side by side over two nights. It all started with a blind tasting... I really enjoy tasting wines blind. I find that having no idea what's in the glass in front of me allows me... Read More

Italy Nebbiolo Tasting Wine

2005 Marchesi Di Barolo Barolo

April 9, 2013September 9, 2016

Barolo is a tricky wine for me. The acidity makes a perfect match for food, but the tannin means you have to be careful exactly what you pair it with or else you run the risk of terrible clashes. If you aren't familiar, it hails from the Piedmont region of... Read More

France Pinot Noir Tasting Wine

2009 Maison de la Cabotte Côte de Nuits-Villages

April 8, 2013September 9, 2016

With such simple pork chops tonight, I wanted a tasty red without much tannin. The 2009 Maison de la Cabotte Côte de Nuits-Villages, from the Burgundy region of France, was Pinot Noir at its simplest, with low tannin, medium light body, cherry fruit and enough acidity to make it a... Read More