The pale green color of this wine in the glass is a little deceiving to what this rich wine tastes like. On the nose, it’s an explosion of tropical fruit. In the mouth, it’s opulent with juicy grapefruit, lime and papaya. Nice mineral levels that complement the lushness of this Sancerre. This wine has a [...]
Dark ruby in the glass, this Merlot offers a ripe cherry nose with some earthy notes. In the mouth, it’s a combination of dark berries with some chocolate undertones. The finish is uber dry and lovely. This wine could really use some breathing time and decanting for a good 30 minutes to help open it [...]
‘Tis the season to shop for bubbly and with all the options available at wine shops, it is difficult to make sense of it all. Here are five sparkling wines under $25 to pop open during the holidays: 2009 Jagdschloss Spatburgunder Brut Rose (Rheingau, Germany) – beautiful light pink in the glass with tons of [...]
This is a very clean, light-to-medium style Champagne with green apple and nutty aromas. In the mouth, it has honey and bread dough notes. Nice bubbly at this price. Style: Champagne / Sparkling Wine Grape Type(s): Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay Region: Reims, France Around $25
Lovely, aromatic wine with juicy peach aromas and tons of floral and ripe pear and apple flavors. The 2008 Naveran Dama Cava offers a rich, long finish. Great sparkling wine at this price point. Style: Sparkling Wine Grape Type(s): Chardonnay Blend Region: Catalunya, Spain Around $20
Rich and slightly oaky sparkling wine that’s become a favorite. The nose is light Asian apple but the flavors are bolder with ripe, juicy pear and nutty notes. Great clean, crisp finish. Style: Sparkling Wine Grape Type(s): Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Region: Anderson Valley, California Around $22
Just love a sparkling rosé – it’s so…festive! This one is pale pink in the glass with a light strawberry and yeasty nose. In the mouth, the Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rosé offers juicy fruit flavors with a slightly spicy finish. Style: Rosé Sparkling Grape Type(s): Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Region: Napa Valley, California Around $25 [...]
This wine from Alsace is pale salmon-colored in the glass and offers sweet strawberry and ripe cherry aromas. In the mouth, it’s typical (and lovely) Crémant – moussy and creamy. Luscious, yet light, strawberries-and-cream flavors. Style: Rosé Sparkling Grape Type(s): Pinot Noir Region: Alsace, France Around $25
Yes, I’m continuing my homage to Merry Edwards, but this time, it is not Pinot Noir I’m clamoring about, it is Merry’s delicious 2010 Russian River Sauvignon Blanc. On the nose, this wine is floral with a ton of tropical fruit notes. On the palate, there is pink grapefruit, Meyer lemons, a drizzle of honey [...]
Thanksgiving is an American tradition of family, friends, food and football. When it comes to which wine is best paired with the star of the meal, the turkey, there are many opinions. Here are five of my favorite American pinot noirs that pair beautifully with your bird, and its accompaniments. 2007 Hirsch Vineyards San Andreas [...]
