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2009 Stoneleigh Marlborough Pinot Noir

Published on July 5, 2011 By FoodandWineChickie

This Pinot Noir from Marlborough, New Zealand’s most acclaimed winemaking region, is a dark garnet color in the glass and offers a slightly spicy, stone fruits and ripe cherries nose.  In the mouth, I get tons of juicy, ripe dark raspberries and currents. I served this affordable and approachable wine at my 4th of July [...]

2009 Bruno Giacosa Dolcetto D’Alba

Published on May 18, 2011 By FoodandWineChickie

Friends asked what they could bring to one of my dinner parties and I simply said “wine to go with beef”.  To my good fortune, they brought this little gem. In the glass, the wine is a bright garnet hue.  In the mouth, it’s rich with ripe berries, musky with nutty notes.  Brought on some [...]

2007 Marchesi di Barolo Barbera d’Alba Ruvei

Published on April 9, 2011 By FoodandWineChickie

When this wine was poured into my glass I had to let out a “wow” to the beautiful dark ruby hue.  On the nose, this affordable Italian wine is both sweet and spicy with bushels of wild strawberries.  In the mouth – wow again.  This Barbera is big, bold, woodsy with caramel notes and lush [...]

My Top 10 Wines Under $20 for 2010

Published on December 30, 2010 By FoodandWineChickie

If you read my blog, or follow me on social media platforms, you know that I enjoy trying wines from many regions, varietals and styles so I try not to judge wines by their price points.  Having said that, I thought I’d highlight some affordable wines I’ve particularly liked this year (in no particular order). [...]

2007 Bonterra Vineyards Viognier

Published on September 15, 2010 By FoodandWineChickie

Enjoyed this wine at a steakhouse, yes, a steakhouse, but paired with seared diver scallops over creamed corn.  It’s a lovely, affordable Viognier that would complement spicy foods, rich white/cheesy sauces and grilled fish very well. For those not familiar with Viognier, it’s rich and bold with tropical fruit flavors and floral aromas.  In the [...]

Searching for Cheap Wines

Published on February 16, 2010 By FoodandWineChickie

Since I recently started a new job search, I’ve made lists of things I’d cut back on.  Wine and good food just cannot be skipped no matter what, so I thought I’d get my social media wine friends to help me compile a list of 10 affordable wines that they’ve recently discovered or are enjoying [...]

2004 Cantina Zaccagnini Riserva – Uber Food Friendliness

Published on October 5, 2009 By Veronique

I went to a MeetUp wine tasting event on Friday night and was fortunate enough to sample over 31 wines.  The selection of wines was varied, ranging from an affordable Donny Boon Syrah to a mid-priced 2003 Chalk Hill to a couple extremely nice Super Tuscans. I know it’s not ‘right’, but I skipped most [...]

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