Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages 2011

By sowiwi | August 6, 2014

This Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages offers clear ruby color with mild aromas of cherry and strawberries. On the palate, dry and hint of acidity with soft tannins. I felt just a little ruff after taste like sand. This simple and fruity Beaujolais-Villages can easily pair with your weeknight dishes.

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2009 Chateau Fonfroide Bordeaux Rouge

By sowiwi | July 24, 2014

2009 Chateau Fonfroide Bordeaux Rouge –

Type: 42% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Franc, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon / Red
Region: Bordeaux, France
Year: 2009
Price range: $$$ ($30 – $50)

This one will put hair on your chest folks with the amount of tannins presented in this wine. I was not a huge fan of this one however; my petit but always better half really liked this one. She does have a preference for dry and not too sweet wines. If you can be a bit more patient than we are when opening a new wine bottle, letting this breathe for a bit would do wonders for its taste profile.

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Chateau Le Grand Verdus Bordeaux Blanc

By sowiwi | July 21, 2014

Chateau Le Grand Verdus Bordeaux Blanc –

Type: 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Semillon / White Blend
Region: Bordeaux, France
Year: 2010
Price range: $$ ($15 – $30)

Its mouthwatering blend. Very silky and smooth. Some pear and citrus palette with earthy freshness.

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Domain Millet Petit Chablis 2009

By sowiwi | July 21, 2014

Domain Millet Petit Chablis –

Type: Chardonnay / White
Region: Chablis, France
Year: 2009
Price range: $$ ($15 – $30)

This Domain Millet Petit Chablis has very light oak after taste. It’s not fruity or buttery but crispy.

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Marie-Pierre Manciat Macon Les Morizottes

Marie-Pierre Manciat Macon Les Morizottes 2011

By sowiwi | April 18, 2014

This Mâcon Les Morizottes is another great Burgundy white wine with lovely price tag, its $12! You can not beat this price. You have to try it. You won’t be disappointed. This Chardonnay from the Mâcon region offers nice citrus like combined with lemon and grapefruit, little buttery but not oaky, white peaches flavor. Its medium-bodied, dry wine.

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E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2010

By sowiwi | April 5, 2014

This 2010 Côtes du Rhône is mostly a Syrah blended with Grenache and a touch of Mourvèdre. I think it’s a great blend and well balanced red. This offers dark cherry color and strong fruity aromas. Also has smoky kinda peppery aroma too. Its dry and I left open for over night (wouldn’t happen that often!) and the second day was much more dryer and less intense. Did it lose some flavor?

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Patient Cottat Sauvignon Blanc Le Grand Caillou 2012

By sowiwi | March 31, 2014

This wine is produced by a Sancerre wine maker. This 100% Sauvignon Blanc offers pale white peach color and powerful yet crispy lemon grass and melon aroma. Dry but enough fruitiness and well balanced. Very inexpensive and but makes think you’re having pricy Sancerre. I mean less than $10 and amazingly great wine. I should’ve bought a case!!

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