2011 Virginia Wine Expo
So the 4th annual Virginia Wine Expo has come and gone and after going over my notes and trying to remember the heady mix of […]
Month: February 2011
2011 Virginia Governor’s Cup Gold Medal Tasting
It’s Virginia Wine Expo time, and before I attended the 2011 Virginia Wine Expo (thoughts to come later), I had the change to taste the […]
Cupcake Vineyards Red Velvet 2009
Varietal: 47% Zinfandel; 29% Merlot; 19% Cabernet Sauvignon; 5% Petite Sirah Region: California – USA Cost: $14 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Reddish purple in color with […]
Caminada Malbec 2009
Varietal: 100% Malbec Region: Argentina – Uco Valley Cost: $12 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Deep red in color with cherry, plum, and vanilla notes. Pairs well […]
Campo Viejo Reserva 2006
Varietal: Rioja (85% Tempranillo; 10% Graciano; 5% Mazuelo) Region: Spain – Rioja Cost: $14 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Wild cherry, pepper, and oak aromas with soft […]
Vivi Falanghina 2009
Varietal: 100% Falanghina Region: Italy Cost: $10 Winemaker’s Notes: Pale yellow color with a greenish shimmer. Aromas and flavors of tiny white flowers, fruit, “limongella” […]