Wines of FreshDirect:
An Amarone For A Special Occasion
Amarone is always a special bottle to open and this one was no exception. As the FreshDirect write-up says, “Amarone holds a special place in the hearts (and mouths) of BIG red wine lovers.” Well that fits me, and this wine was an incredible experience. Even though some readers may shy away from the price, [...]
Wines of FreshDirect: Meaty Red Cahor-bavor
The red-headed step child to France’s favorite red wine producing children, Bordeaux and Burgundy, the region Cahors is producing quality red blends of their grapes—malbec, merlot and tannat—that has a lot of value-oriented consumers taking them seriously. In that vein, Georges Vigouroux’s blend does well for itself at a low price point. Wine Spectator gave [...]
Wines of FreshDirect: Berry Good Red Blend
Another must have wine from the folks at Best Cellars. At the risk of sounding like a Saturday morning cartoon commercial cliche, this is a “very, berry wine.” Well-balanced, even and smooth, this berry blast in a bottle compliments a collection of red wines nicely. This would be a great bottle to break-out for those [...]
Wines of FreshDirect: Chardonnay That Thinks It’s A Pineapple
Chardonnay drinkers are a breed apart. They seem to defend their grape of choice regardless of the failings of many. Poorly made Chardonnays drove me away from white varietals for years. Fortunately, my tastes have matured, and I’ve come to enjoy many, many white varietals. But I’ve stayed away from Chardonnays mostly. Until now, when [...]
Wines of FreshDirect: White Italian Masterpiece
The final wine review of the Wine Six-Pack Party Pack is a nice Italian white. The FreshDirect write-up does this one proud, so I’ll just let them take it from here: “Kinda like a pear-kissed Chardonnay that hasn’t been violated by oak.” Exactly.
Winery: Salvalai
Grape: Pinot Bianco
Region: Italy
Year: 2006
Source: FreshDirect.com
Price: $8
Color: Pre-harvest wheat
Nose: Grass and green [...]
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