An Estate grown and bottled White blend from the Neuquen region of Patagonia in Argentina. The blend is 55% Chardonnay, 40% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Pinot Noir. Yes, Pinot Noir is a red grape, but they … [Read more...]
2008 R Wines Southern Belle Shiraz
August 30, 2010 By 2 Comments
Whiskey with a splash of water, is just fine, whiskey and Shiraz?, well that’s a bit different. So, therefore, the Southern Belle Shiraz is different from every other wine reviewed on this site, … [Read more...]
2007 Giovanni Almondo Roero Arneis Bricco delle Ciliegie
August 29, 2010 By 1 Comment
Fall's coming in Chicago, & it's time for red wine, so this will most likely be my last summer white - the 2007 Giovanni Almondo Roero Arneis Bricco delle Ciliegie. Whoa - long name! But it's an … [Read more...]
2009 Folie a Deux Menage a Trois California Red
August 26, 2010 By 6 Comments
The menage a trois referenced here is the coupling of three grapes, Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The actual blend is 46% Zin, 31% Merlot and 23% Cab, the grapes are sourced from vineyards … [Read more...]
2009 Trader Joe’s Overlake Sauvignon Blanc $6
August 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I have been complaining about how there is never any information on Trader Joe’s wines, and lo and behold, they now have cool tasting notes, technical information and maps showing where the grapes … [Read more...]
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