Thursday, January 1, 2009

Babbo Proseco

Sweeter than the Charles de Fere sparkling wine.

Purchased at Chesapeake Wines
Price: ~$17

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Charles de Fere: Blanc de Blancs

I forgot what this tasted like, but it was dry and crisp. Affordable, I wish I had orange juice.

Purchased at Chesapeake Wines
Price: ~$12

Clairette de Die Jaillance

I know I'm breaking the rules here. This is a sparkling wine. However, for those who do not like dry champagnes, this is an excellent choice. It is my de facto standard when I'm in MD. It is a little sweet due to the muscat grape. I wouldn't dare use this for mimosas. It's great without it.

Purchased at Chesapeake Wines
Price: ~$19

Solomon's Island Mist

Blueberry Pinot Noir
Black Rasberry Merlot
Although both bottles are made in Maryland and appeared to be interesting, these $12 wines are a sham. At 6.5% alcohol, these are fruit juices and really lack any complexity. They were too sweet and even my parents-in-law didn't enjoy them. Never again.

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Errazuriz 2004 Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon


Medium bodied and needs time to open.

Product of Chile
Paid 355 pesos (~ $33 UDS) for 750 mL @ Hotel Villa Del Sol (Room service)
Suggested by Antonio (his favorite)

Monday, April 9, 2007

Chalone Pinot Noir

Whether or not, Forbes ranks Chalone Vineyards highly in the top 25 American Pinot Noirs, I enjoyed this bottle.

The Big Red Monster

Although initially intrigued with the label, not impressed with this table wine.