We recently tried a wine called Lively Grove made with the varietal Pinotage. The wine is from Eighth Wonder in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Created in 1920, Pinotage is a hybrid of Pinot Noir and Cinsault that is indigenous to the Western Cape region. The bottle indicates that Pinotage was dubbed “Red Gold” by the MastersContinueContinue reading “Eighth Wonder Lively Grove 2011”
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Argiano Non Confunditur Rosso Toscano 2011
I recently wrote about Tosca Rosso Toscano which was a winner for us in the $9 – $15 range. Argiano Non Confunditur Rosso Toscano 2011 is a big hit in the $16 – $20 range. Hues of rich ruby red and dark plum fill the glass. The nose is a subtle balance of currant andContinueContinue reading “Argiano Non Confunditur Rosso Toscano 2011”
Tuscan Favorites
From everyday Rosso Toscano to special occasion Brunello di Montalcino, we love red wines from Tuscany. Our love is due, in part, to our adoration of Sangiovese, the mainstay grape varietal of Tuscany. Sangiovese’s medium-bodied fruity character, high acidity, and moderate alcohol make it an easy to drink, food-friendly companion. If you’re as big aContinueContinue reading “Tuscan Favorites”
Wine Travels Along a Crack in the Cork
Opening a bottle of Duckhorn Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon, the top of the cork breaks off and we need to carefully extract the remaining piece to avoid cork dust and bits from falling into the wine. Observing the cork, we see a line of wine running along a small crack. The purple line stops a millimeterContinueContinue reading “Wine Travels Along a Crack in the Cork”
Benjamin Nieto Senetiner Malbec 2013
We are excited to try a new Malbec, 2013 Benjamin Nieto Senetiner from Mendoza, Argentina, with a hanger steak on a nice crusty Calandra roll for dinner. As the splash of deep-hued purple color swirls around my glass, I detect a woodsy aroma mixed with plum. From the color and nose, I’m expecting a bold,ContinueContinue reading “Benjamin Nieto Senetiner Malbec 2013”
Norton Malbec Reserva 2010
We pour Norton Malbec Reserva 2010 from Mendoza, Argentina and start sipping right away. The nose is pleasantly plum plus something I can’t quite identify. The taste is a tight concentration of fruit and I don’t detect any secondary flavors. The finish is somewhat bitter. At this point the wine hasn’t made a very goodContinueContinue reading “Norton Malbec Reserva 2010”
Eruption 2012
We are a bit wary of wines with wacky or funny labels but we were enticed by a promotional sale at our local wine shop to try a red blend called Eruption. The label indicates that it is a 2012 proprietary red wine from Volcano Ridge Vineyard in the High Valley Appellation offered by BrassfieldContinueContinue reading “Eruption 2012”
Cryptic Red Wine 2011
With wine and desire anything is possible, says the mirror writing on the Cryptic Red Wine label. Like a little kid, I’m excited to look at the bottle in the mirror. I hope I’m as impressed with the wine as I am with the packaging. Cryptic is the latest brand (2012) from Purple Wine CompanyContinueContinue reading “Cryptic Red Wine 2011”
Brazin Old Vine Zin
We enjoy the bold spiciness of Seven Deadly Zins and set out to find another wine in the same vein. Based on a few online reviews, we selected the 2010 Brazin (B) Old Vine Zin from Lodi, CA. The wine’s name is very descriptive of its personality. Brazin is brazen, a bold and unabashedly flavorfulContinueContinue reading “Brazin Old Vine Zin”
Buying wine: Getting the most out of sales, discounts, and coupons
First, a disclaimer. Liquor laws vary by state so your wine buying experience may be very different if you are, for example, buying wine in the supermarket. Who doesn’t love a deal? Here are ten tips for navigating sales, coupons and discounts from someone who has stood on both sides of the check-out counter. 1.ContinueContinue reading “Buying wine: Getting the most out of sales, discounts, and coupons”
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