Friday, September 21, 2012

Taste & Value


Santa Ema Reserve Cabernet, 2008

One of the nicest Cabernet Sauvignon I've tasted for the price, and very soft on the end.  Ready to drink now or great value and will drink nicely until 2014.
Fresh dark fruits, medium body with fruit forward.

Wine Enthusiast: 90
Wine Spectator: 90
Robert Parker: 91
Retail: $8.99 - Total Wine


Folonari Chianti, 2010 -  (Great value for you cheapskates)

Vibrant and rich red offers cherry, strawberry and floral notes.  For pasta and big meat dinners a must.
Big body with soft finish.

Wine Enthusiast: 90
Wine Spectator: 90
Robert Parker: 89
Retail: $8.99 - Total Wine


Saget Peres & Fils Chenin Blanc Vouvray, 2010

Whoa Nellie, this is the outstanding buy of the week.  This is a dry white that will knock your socks off with pear skin and ginger and green mellon slices.  Pair with shellfish seafood and mildly spicy dishes.
Pushes the envelope with Cloudy Bay, however a totally different taste.

Wine Enthusiast: 92
Wine Spectator: 91
Robert Parker: 93
Retail: $11.99 - Total Wine


Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Great whites are here

Villa Maria - Riesling Private Bin, 2008

Another great white from villa maria light and flowers with a hint of lime and elder blossom aromas that linger on the taste. Excellent with fish or spicey asian dishes.

Wine Enthusiast: 93
Wine Spectator: 91
Robert Parker: 92
Retail: $11 - Total Wine or Costco (check for inventory)

Saget Peres & Fils Chenin Blanc Vouvray, 2010 

Elegant with almond honey , medium body this is a dry white from the loire in france that taste of pear ginger and green melon with a taut finish.

Wine Enthusiast: 92
Wine Spectator: 90
Robert Parker: 93
Retail: $11.99 - Total Wine

Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, 2010

A mix of pineapple citus and passion fruit that are ripe and blossomed with a end of acidity.

Wine Enthusiast: 91
Wine Spectator: 90
Robert Parker: 92
Retail: $11.99 - Total Wine

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, 2011

Crisp citrus medium body, this is the world standard for sauvignon blanc. There are so many words to describe it, but you mush try it for an important dinner for love or business.

Mo: 100 - Favorite wine
Wine Enthusiast: 93
Wine Spectator: 91
Robert Parker: 94 **** this says it all ,the master (and Mo) speaks his worship of this great wine
Retail: $18 - Total Wine


Monday, September 3, 2012

First Post!


Due to so many interested in wine and value there of, I've decided to write a monthly wine "value and taste" blog and share it with you all.  As you know I am a serious wine lover and have always sought to buy value and taste.  Here are a few of the wines I picked to drink in September and hope you try them. Most wines can be purchased at Total Wine or Costco.

Hogue  2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley

Big and bold with a feathery end.  Can be laid down for up to two years , but great now.

Wine Enthusiast: 91
Wine Spectator: 89
Retail: $11

Jacob's Creek 2010 Chardonnay Adelaide Hills Reserve

Hey guys, its a girl thing....Polished and expressive white wine that has hints of pear, honey and a hint of spice.  This is not the normal oaky chard, it is light and no overbite and lingers with fruit flavor.

Wine Spectator: 90
Wine Enthusiast: 92
Retail: $13

Rosemont Estate Shiraz  2010

Tom will love this big shiraz, no backbite and a bit fruit forward. Has a nutmeg finish, but lots of fruit.

Retail $10

Yellow Tail Chardonnay  N/V 

One last wine that you can drink everyday and really enjoy with weekly dinners. Lovely fruit flavor and no bite.

Retail: $7