Looking for a burst of crisp refreshment for your weekend? Try this Australian Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon blend from Leeuwin Estate. Enjoy on its own or with a wide range of flavors — from seafood appetizers or salads, to fresh cheeses, chicken wings and sandwiches. Cheers! Leeuwin Estate 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Margaret River Siblings ($20). Racy [...]
Read more →Here’s a lovely example of an Austrian Riesling — crisp, clean, pretty, complex, structured. And all that for just $18. Pair it with something like Thai spring rolls with a spicy peanut dipping sauce for an easy first course. Domane Wachau 2009 Riesling Federspiel Trocken Wachau Terrassen ($18). Pretty orange blossom and citrus aromas introduce [...]
Read more →If there were more California Merlots that tasted like this, I’d drink a whole lot more California Merlot… Deep and plush, pretty fruit, complex, velvety. It’s a lot of wine for the money. Well done! Freemark Abbey 2008 Merlot Napa Valley ($30). Exceptional for its layers of rich, deep fruit flavors — cherry, plum, blackberry, [...]
Read more →If, perchance, you’re looking for a knockout wine to soothe your soul after a trying week, here’s one to choose. Sensuously lush, ripe and packing a boatload of heady flavors, this Barossa Shiraz still manages to maintain a fresh charm. (Personally, I may need an extra bottle or two…) Chateau Tanunda 2008 Shiraz Barossa Noble [...]
Read more →Here’s a lovely Chardonnay that offers an appealing balance of rich and racy, creamy and mineral, lush and sleek. Enjoy! Rodney Strong 2008 Chardonnay Russian River Valley Reserve ($35). Impressive structure and balance, with layers of rich baked apple, pastry, cream, mineral, toasty oak, and picking up bright acidity through the rich finish. Appealing now, [...]
Read more →Here’s one for fans of lush, rich, ripe Chardonnay — and it also has appreciable structure and a dose of dry minerality, for those who need it! Cambria 2008 Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley Katherine’s Vineyard ($22). Silky peach and apricot at its core, with layers of ripe pineapple, juicy green apple, and creamy, smoky oak. [...]
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