• Archive for August, 2009

    Bargain Wine: Twisted

    by  • August 3, 2009 • All Posts, Bargain Wines • 0 Comments

    From the Delicato Family Vineyards group comes Twisted — simple California wines at a bargain price. I recently tasted the whole lineup and think these two are the winners: Twisted 2007 Pinot Grigio California ($8). Off dry, but with enough zesty green apple and juicy citrus to balance. A fresh, easy to drink “patio” wine [...]

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    Varietal Tasting: Riesling for the Patio!

    by  • August 1, 2009 • All Posts, Varietal Tastings • 0 Comments

    I recently tasted a range of $15-ish Rieslings that would be perfect for summer patio sipping — crisp, refreshing, some fruitier than others, but all easy to drink. Here are the best of the lot: Ad Lib 2008 Riesling Mt. Barker Wall Flower ($17). Light petrol/flint aromas introduce this somewhat restrained Aussie style, with citrus, [...]

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