Man, I am really having trouble thinking up catchy titles these days. Oh well, I tried.
As many of you know, I have a new blogging gig on Zane Lamprey's Drinking Made Easy site. Some of my posts here will correspond with my posts there. But I'll still be doing standalone posts here since I try to keep a theme on his site but here, not so much. And today is no exception. I have 3 wines to tell you about that, well, have nothing in common, really. So, here goes.
The first wine I'd like to tell you about was actually chosen by my dear husband, Brian. We picked up up at ABC Wine Country for a wonderful $9.99. It was a 2009 Malbec by Zolo in Mendoza, Argentina. The bottle said, "Our Malbec grapes are selected from our estate vineyards located in the best wine-growing regions of Mendoza. Located at various altitudes, each of these terroirs (OK, I had to look this up...it means that the land from which the grapes are grown imparts a unique quality that is specific to that region.) provides a wonderful expression of fruit and varietal concentration." Umm, OK so the grapes come from several different places with each place being at a different altitude with grapes from each part lending a different quality to the wine. At least, that's what I THINK that means. Anyway, the wine is aged in oak for 6 months and that comes through a bit in the taste. I also detected hints of dark berries and plum. I detected an almost flowery hint in the aroma. It was an okay wine that seems to taste better after it had been open a bit so it probably just needs to breathe. Brian seemed to like it so it's likely one we will get again.
The second wine is from the vineyard of famed movie director, Francis Ford Coppola. Specifically, this was a 2008 Sauvignon Blanc from his Diamond Collection. We picked this one up at ABC as well and it was $10.99. Now, I think I've said this before but Sauvignon Blanc is my favorite white wine by FAR. So, I love trying new ones. This grapes for this wine, like the one above, come from several sources. This wine is fermented in stainless steel to help retain the crisp acidity. And crisp and acidic it was, but not overwhelmingly so. It was also very bright and tasted of tropical fruits such as pineapple, as well as citrus fruits such as lemon and grapefruit. It had a definite tropical fruit scent. Recommended pairings were goat cheese and field greens, roast chicken and grilled fish. I paired it with Spaghetti With Peas And Pancetta by Tyler Florence, which has goat cheese in it. The pairing was WONDERFUL. In fact, I just posted that recipe on my recipe blog today if you want to check it out. I will definitely be buying this wine again.
The last wine I want to tell you about is a 2005 Rioja by Bodegas Arviza Crianza from Fuenmayor, Spain. Wow, that's a mouthful! This also came from ABC and retailed for $10.99. This Rioja is blend of Temparnillo, Graciano and Garnacha. The bottle boasts that the wine is "aged in oak barrels for 12 months in one of Rioja's oldest Bodegas, within ancient tunnels of the 16th century, built by hand with Roman flagstones." Cool, a history lesson too! I detected plum and cherry in the aroma with a bit of vanilla in the background. It tasted of berries with a bit of spice and an almost smokiness with a bit of oakiness. It was very different but in a good way. The bottle recommended serving it at cellar temperature and serve with cheeses, pasta and all meat dishes. We paired our with grilled flank steak and it went very well together. Brian and I both likes it so this will also go on the keeper list!
Well, that's all I have for now. My next post on DME should be up by this time next week and I'll post it here as well. Happy drinking!

Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Drinking Green Without Spending A Lot Of Green – Part One
“Going Green” is a rapidly growing trend. It seems everyone is getting into buying organic, hormone free, wild caught and sustainable foods. The list goes on and on. But the downside is that going green tends to cost more green. I shop on a budget so I have my list of which fruits and veggies really should be bought organic and I try to plan meals so I can get the most bang for my buck. I had never really thought about drinking organic wine. I mean, I knew they were out there but I just figured they cost too much. But on a recent trip to my local Total Wine, I realized I was wrong. They had a HUGE display of organic wines from all over the world as well as many different varietals. Many of them were quite reasonable. So I loaded up on some research and got started.
The first two wines I tried were from Verdant Circle in California. I tried to do some research but I couldn’t find out much about them. They did have a Facebook page so I joined that and I was able to get a little more information to use when I sampled the wines.
The first Verdant Circle wine I tried was their Chardonnay. The bottle cost $9.99. The bottle indicated the grapes came from a vineyard in Mendocino County. According to their Facebook page, “Verdant Circle Chardonnay was fermented in stainless steel and barrel aged for four months to emphasize the fresh fruit flavors of the varietal. The finished wine has a steely, mineral structure with a backdrop of tropical fruit, citrus and peach flavors. Extremely versatile, our Chardonnay pairs well with wild hook and line caught salmon and other high omega-3 fish oil seafood.” I didn’t pair it with anything because I wanted to get the full experience of the wine mainly because I’m not a huge fan of Chardonnay. I did detect passion fruit and pineapple in the aroma. The taste was very pleasant. I detected hints of orange and peach with a touch of passion fruit. Overall, I enjoyed it very much and it made me rethink my stand on Chardonnay. It was definitely something I would purchase again.
The second one I tried was their Pinot Noir. Now I will be honest, the price was a BIT more than my usual limit. It cost $14.99. The Verdant Circle Facebook page said, “Verdant Circle Pinot Noir was grown, produced and bottled from our Windmill Ranch in the Arroyo Seco appellation. Made from three different grape clones and aged in French oak for six months, the finished wine has black cherry and plum fruit with a spicy nutmeg and cinnamon backnote. Soft and rich with a light tannin overlay, this Pinot has a nice lingering finish.” The Arroyo Seco appellation is located in Monterey County. Again, I drank the wine alone to get the full experience. I definitely detected plum fruit in the aroma as well as cherry and blackberry. These carried through to the taste and I also detected what tasted to me like pumpkin pie spice. I am fairly new to pinot noir so I am still feeling my way around that variety but the spice taste was a bit much for me. I may try it again paired with red meat, perhaps, to see if I feel any different. But given the price, I am in no rush to try it again.
The next two wines I tried were by Releaf Wines, located on the West Cape of South Africa. Releaf’s bottle stated that their “growers use sustainable agriculture to produce hand harvested, organically grown grapes.” It also stated they use partially recycled glass for their bottles and labels that contain sustainable ink and recycled paper. After doing some research, I found the web site for Organic Wine Trading Company which is Releaf’s importing partner. The site said that Releaf was started in 2001 on an old, neglected grain farm. The property had been uncultivated for 17 years and was used only for grazing cattle. No chemicals, pesticides or herbicides had been used on the land for 24 years making it an ideal spot to start growing organic grapes. Sounds like it would be perfect for hard core organic lovers and according to the site, it is also vegan although I’m not sure how a wine wouldn’t be vegan. But, what do I know?
The chenin blanc was the first wine I tried. It retailed for $7.99. I drank it alone at first but then I paired it with grilled chicken and risotto. I thought it went quite well together. It had a delightful aroma of melon, kiwi and tropical fruit, mainly pineapple…at least to my nose. Both of these carried through to the flavor that had the perfect amount of acidity. I also detected a hint of grapefruit. To me it seemed like a very good summer wine that I will likely buy again.
I then tried their Cabernet blend which retailed for $8.99. It was a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 20% Shiraz. It smelled of cherries and blackberries and tasted of the same with a hint of plum and maybe a tad of vanilla. It was light and very smooth. The bottle indicated would pair well with red meat or vegetarian dishes. I drank the first glass alone but paired the second glass with bacon wrapped filet. It went perfectly together. My husband liked it as well so it went on the keeper list.
So, as you can see, you can drink green while spending only a little green. And this is only the beginning. I have several more wines I still need to try so stay tuned for part two!
The first two wines I tried were from Verdant Circle in California. I tried to do some research but I couldn’t find out much about them. They did have a Facebook page so I joined that and I was able to get a little more information to use when I sampled the wines.
The first Verdant Circle wine I tried was their Chardonnay. The bottle cost $9.99. The bottle indicated the grapes came from a vineyard in Mendocino County. According to their Facebook page, “Verdant Circle Chardonnay was fermented in stainless steel and barrel aged for four months to emphasize the fresh fruit flavors of the varietal. The finished wine has a steely, mineral structure with a backdrop of tropical fruit, citrus and peach flavors. Extremely versatile, our Chardonnay pairs well with wild hook and line caught salmon and other high omega-3 fish oil seafood.” I didn’t pair it with anything because I wanted to get the full experience of the wine mainly because I’m not a huge fan of Chardonnay. I did detect passion fruit and pineapple in the aroma. The taste was very pleasant. I detected hints of orange and peach with a touch of passion fruit. Overall, I enjoyed it very much and it made me rethink my stand on Chardonnay. It was definitely something I would purchase again.
The second one I tried was their Pinot Noir. Now I will be honest, the price was a BIT more than my usual limit. It cost $14.99. The Verdant Circle Facebook page said, “Verdant Circle Pinot Noir was grown, produced and bottled from our Windmill Ranch in the Arroyo Seco appellation. Made from three different grape clones and aged in French oak for six months, the finished wine has black cherry and plum fruit with a spicy nutmeg and cinnamon backnote. Soft and rich with a light tannin overlay, this Pinot has a nice lingering finish.” The Arroyo Seco appellation is located in Monterey County. Again, I drank the wine alone to get the full experience. I definitely detected plum fruit in the aroma as well as cherry and blackberry. These carried through to the taste and I also detected what tasted to me like pumpkin pie spice. I am fairly new to pinot noir so I am still feeling my way around that variety but the spice taste was a bit much for me. I may try it again paired with red meat, perhaps, to see if I feel any different. But given the price, I am in no rush to try it again.
The next two wines I tried were by Releaf Wines, located on the West Cape of South Africa. Releaf’s bottle stated that their “growers use sustainable agriculture to produce hand harvested, organically grown grapes.” It also stated they use partially recycled glass for their bottles and labels that contain sustainable ink and recycled paper. After doing some research, I found the web site for Organic Wine Trading Company which is Releaf’s importing partner. The site said that Releaf was started in 2001 on an old, neglected grain farm. The property had been uncultivated for 17 years and was used only for grazing cattle. No chemicals, pesticides or herbicides had been used on the land for 24 years making it an ideal spot to start growing organic grapes. Sounds like it would be perfect for hard core organic lovers and according to the site, it is also vegan although I’m not sure how a wine wouldn’t be vegan. But, what do I know?
The chenin blanc was the first wine I tried. It retailed for $7.99. I drank it alone at first but then I paired it with grilled chicken and risotto. I thought it went quite well together. It had a delightful aroma of melon, kiwi and tropical fruit, mainly pineapple…at least to my nose. Both of these carried through to the flavor that had the perfect amount of acidity. I also detected a hint of grapefruit. To me it seemed like a very good summer wine that I will likely buy again.
I then tried their Cabernet blend which retailed for $8.99. It was a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 20% Shiraz. It smelled of cherries and blackberries and tasted of the same with a hint of plum and maybe a tad of vanilla. It was light and very smooth. The bottle indicated would pair well with red meat or vegetarian dishes. I drank the first glass alone but paired the second glass with bacon wrapped filet. It went perfectly together. My husband liked it as well so it went on the keeper list.
So, as you can see, you can drink green while spending only a little green. And this is only the beginning. I have several more wines I still need to try so stay tuned for part two!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Catching Up Part II
See, I told you I would be doing this more regularly. I do it for myself as much as anyone else so I can use it as a reference because God knows with Mommy brain, I can't remember anything.
My first wine today is another Chardonnay. Like I said, I am giving them another try after not really being much of a fan. This one is a 2008 By Star Tree. It's from the North Cape of South Africa and my trusty Total Wine had it for around $8. This particular Chardonnay is unwooded. It was a lovely cleat slightly deeper yellow. The aroma was that of tropical fruit and the taste was light and crisp with hints of pineapple and citrus. It had a long, smooth finish. I drank it alone but I think it would be perfect with chicken or shrimp.
My next wine is a Pinot Grigio which is another wine I kind of got away from for a bit. It wasn't because I didn't like it I just didn't think to buy it. This one was a 2009 by Kiwi Cuvee and came from Germany although it seems their different varieties come from different countries (although none from New Zealand despite the name). The color was a medium straw yellow and it had bright aromas of apple and pear. It was slightly sweet at first and them became slightly acidic which balanced out the fruit flavors. I drank it alone but I think it would go well with spicy or Asian food.
A few weeks later, we also tried Kiwi Cuvee's 2008 Pinot Noir which was from the Loire Valley of France. It was deep garnet in color with aromas of berries and a hint of cherry. It was well balanced with a hint of sweetness with light tannins in the finish. We drank it with flank steak and it was lovely pairing.
My last wine for today is also a red. It's a 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon by Brisandes which is located in the Colchaqua Valley in Chile. It cost just around $10. It was a deep burgundy with a lovely aroma of dark berries and currants. It was fruity and well balanced with flavors of cherry and a soft tannin finish. I drank it alone but pairing recommendations included barbecue and red meats.
OK, enough for today. My kids are making me buts and I think it's about time to pour a glass of wine!
My first wine today is another Chardonnay. Like I said, I am giving them another try after not really being much of a fan. This one is a 2008 By Star Tree. It's from the North Cape of South Africa and my trusty Total Wine had it for around $8. This particular Chardonnay is unwooded. It was a lovely cleat slightly deeper yellow. The aroma was that of tropical fruit and the taste was light and crisp with hints of pineapple and citrus. It had a long, smooth finish. I drank it alone but I think it would be perfect with chicken or shrimp.
My next wine is a Pinot Grigio which is another wine I kind of got away from for a bit. It wasn't because I didn't like it I just didn't think to buy it. This one was a 2009 by Kiwi Cuvee and came from Germany although it seems their different varieties come from different countries (although none from New Zealand despite the name). The color was a medium straw yellow and it had bright aromas of apple and pear. It was slightly sweet at first and them became slightly acidic which balanced out the fruit flavors. I drank it alone but I think it would go well with spicy or Asian food.
A few weeks later, we also tried Kiwi Cuvee's 2008 Pinot Noir which was from the Loire Valley of France. It was deep garnet in color with aromas of berries and a hint of cherry. It was well balanced with a hint of sweetness with light tannins in the finish. We drank it with flank steak and it was lovely pairing.
My last wine for today is also a red. It's a 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon by Brisandes which is located in the Colchaqua Valley in Chile. It cost just around $10. It was a deep burgundy with a lovely aroma of dark berries and currants. It was fruity and well balanced with flavors of cherry and a soft tannin finish. I drank it alone but pairing recommendations included barbecue and red meats.
OK, enough for today. My kids are making me buts and I think it's about time to pour a glass of wine!
Monday, August 9, 2010
I Have Some Catching Up To Do
Yes, I'm back. I apologize for the extended absence but life gets crazy at times. I have tried MANY new wines since I last posted. I have tried to journal as many as I could so I could blog about them and I have quite a list so I guess I better get to it!
The first one is a white from Argentina. Maipe winery is in Salta, Argentina which is in the Lerma Valley in the foothills of the Andes. The winery is named for the Lord of the Winds in ancient Andean Indian Culture and the bottle label reflected this. The variety I tried was their 2009 Torrontes (I blogged about another Torrontes below) and it was about $10. It was a pale yellow with wonderful floral aromas. It made me think of summer. I also detected hints of citrus, mainly lemon and orange as well as hints of peach. It was refreshing with a bright acidity, and plenty of body. It was pleasantly fresh with fruit and citrus notes. I drank it alone but it would be wonderful with seafood such as shrimp or scallops. It would be lovely with spicy food as well.
The second one is a red by Anakena in the Aconcaqua Valley in Central Chile. I often drink the Sauvignon Blanc (which I blogged about below) so I thought I would give their 2008 Carmenère a try. It was VERY reasonable at around $9. The color was a beautiful deep read...almost a dark cherry color with aromas of dark berries and chocolate. It had a fruity palate with a nice, spicy finish. I drank it with steak but other recommendations were game, pasta and cheese. It went very well with the steak.
The last one for today is a Chardonnay. Now, I was never a real fan of Chardonnay but I decided to give it another try. I picked up 2008 Muirwood Chardonnay from Monterey County at Total Wine for around $10. It had aromas of citrus and was bright and acidic with tropical fruit flavors and hints of butter. It had a nice smooth finish. I drank it alone but it would be wonderful with grilled chicken. It renewed my faith in Chardonnays so I will definitely be trying more.
I have tons of other wines to catch up on so there will be more very soon!
The first one is a white from Argentina. Maipe winery is in Salta, Argentina which is in the Lerma Valley in the foothills of the Andes. The winery is named for the Lord of the Winds in ancient Andean Indian Culture and the bottle label reflected this. The variety I tried was their 2009 Torrontes (I blogged about another Torrontes below) and it was about $10. It was a pale yellow with wonderful floral aromas. It made me think of summer. I also detected hints of citrus, mainly lemon and orange as well as hints of peach. It was refreshing with a bright acidity, and plenty of body. It was pleasantly fresh with fruit and citrus notes. I drank it alone but it would be wonderful with seafood such as shrimp or scallops. It would be lovely with spicy food as well.
The second one is a red by Anakena in the Aconcaqua Valley in Central Chile. I often drink the Sauvignon Blanc (which I blogged about below) so I thought I would give their 2008 Carmenère a try. It was VERY reasonable at around $9. The color was a beautiful deep read...almost a dark cherry color with aromas of dark berries and chocolate. It had a fruity palate with a nice, spicy finish. I drank it with steak but other recommendations were game, pasta and cheese. It went very well with the steak.
The last one for today is a Chardonnay. Now, I was never a real fan of Chardonnay but I decided to give it another try. I picked up 2008 Muirwood Chardonnay from Monterey County at Total Wine for around $10. It had aromas of citrus and was bright and acidic with tropical fruit flavors and hints of butter. It had a nice smooth finish. I drank it alone but it would be wonderful with grilled chicken. It renewed my faith in Chardonnays so I will definitely be trying more.
I have tons of other wines to catch up on so there will be more very soon!
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Everything but the...
Kitchen Sink. Kitchen Sink is the name of 2 wines I tried last week. Total Wine had them on display for a couple weeks so I finally picked up one of each...a white and a red. They were just under $9. They are American wines, from Santa Rosa, CA.
I'll talk about the red first. They call it a red table wine and it's a blend of Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah. I was a rich red color and had the hint of blackberries. IT had a smooth, slightly sweet finish. I drank it with flank steak but it seemed a little too sweet to be a good pairing. I will definitely buy it again.
The white was equally as good. Like the red, it's called a table wine and this one is a blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Gewurztraminer. I thought it would also have a slightly sweet finish like the red, given the Gewurztraminer, but I was wrong. It was light and fruity with hints of melon and an almost floral scent. It had a nice finish. I drank it alone but I think it would go well with shrimp or other light seafood dishes. I would also buy this again.
I'm sorry my posting has been spotty. I do have 2 more wines to blog about, hopefully later this week. I am going to try to be more regular with my posting. Happy drinking!
I'll talk about the red first. They call it a red table wine and it's a blend of Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah. I was a rich red color and had the hint of blackberries. IT had a smooth, slightly sweet finish. I drank it with flank steak but it seemed a little too sweet to be a good pairing. I will definitely buy it again.
The white was equally as good. Like the red, it's called a table wine and this one is a blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Gewurztraminer. I thought it would also have a slightly sweet finish like the red, given the Gewurztraminer, but I was wrong. It was light and fruity with hints of melon and an almost floral scent. It had a nice finish. I drank it alone but I think it would go well with shrimp or other light seafood dishes. I would also buy this again.
I'm sorry my posting has been spotty. I do have 2 more wines to blog about, hopefully later this week. I am going to try to be more regular with my posting. Happy drinking!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Branching out
I seem to be trying more reds these days. Maybe that's because lately if I buy white, it's one of my stand-by's. But they say red is better for you so I am trying to branch out a little more. I had a couple of really good reds over the weekend that I want to share as well as a local white.
The first red I picked up at my trusty Total Wine. It's a French Pinot Noir by D'Autrefois and it was $10...not too bad. It was very smooth with a nice finish. It was light and medium bodied with flavors of raspberry and blackberry. Very earthy. I drank it alone but it would go great with red meat or even turkey. Hubby liked it a lot as well.
The second one is one I have actually had before but it was either before I started this blog or I forgot to blog about it. It a South African 2007 Cabernet by Man Vintners. I got it at Whole Foods for $7 so it may be less other places though I haven't really looked for it anywhere else. It was bold and with the aroma of red berries and a hint of oak. I also detected currants. It had a smooth finish and was very good with a red sauced pasta meal. It would probably be great with red meat too.
Now the local white is from Lakeview Winery and Vineyard in Clermont, FL which is about 45 minutes away from where I live. I haven;t been there yet but I hope to go this spring. Our Total Wine carries all their wines so I picked up their Southern White which was labeled as a premium table wine. It cost $9. Now, I will admit it was NOT what I expected. I expected a dry to semi dry wine. Nope, this was sweet...very sweet, very similar to Moscato. It was smooth and flavorful with fruit aromas though they were tough to distinguish. I checked the label AFTER I tried it and it said it had a SLIGHTLY sweet finish much like Muscadine grape. There was nothing slight about the sweetness. The label says it would be a perfect match with cheeses, fresh fruit and rich desserts and I am inclined to agree. I drank it alone but I think it would be a great dessert wine.
I am starting Weight Watchers on Monday so I will probably be sticking to wine when it comes to drinking so that should help me with my "research." Ha ha!
The first red I picked up at my trusty Total Wine. It's a French Pinot Noir by D'Autrefois and it was $10...not too bad. It was very smooth with a nice finish. It was light and medium bodied with flavors of raspberry and blackberry. Very earthy. I drank it alone but it would go great with red meat or even turkey. Hubby liked it a lot as well.
The second one is one I have actually had before but it was either before I started this blog or I forgot to blog about it. It a South African 2007 Cabernet by Man Vintners. I got it at Whole Foods for $7 so it may be less other places though I haven't really looked for it anywhere else. It was bold and with the aroma of red berries and a hint of oak. I also detected currants. It had a smooth finish and was very good with a red sauced pasta meal. It would probably be great with red meat too.
Now the local white is from Lakeview Winery and Vineyard in Clermont, FL which is about 45 minutes away from where I live. I haven;t been there yet but I hope to go this spring. Our Total Wine carries all their wines so I picked up their Southern White which was labeled as a premium table wine. It cost $9. Now, I will admit it was NOT what I expected. I expected a dry to semi dry wine. Nope, this was sweet...very sweet, very similar to Moscato. It was smooth and flavorful with fruit aromas though they were tough to distinguish. I checked the label AFTER I tried it and it said it had a SLIGHTLY sweet finish much like Muscadine grape. There was nothing slight about the sweetness. The label says it would be a perfect match with cheeses, fresh fruit and rich desserts and I am inclined to agree. I drank it alone but I think it would be a great dessert wine.
I am starting Weight Watchers on Monday so I will probably be sticking to wine when it comes to drinking so that should help me with my "research." Ha ha!
Monday, February 8, 2010
G'Day Mates!
I think by now you have all figured out that when I go to my local Total Wine, I often try their specials at the front of the store. And so far I have been pleasantly surprised. So, I continued that trend the last time we went. They had several varieties from Gumdale on display, all for $7. Gumdale is in Southeastern Australia and is named for the eucalyptus or gum trees that surround the winery. I decided to try a white and a red so I chose the Pinot Grigio and the Shiraz.
I tried the Shiraz. Shiraz is my second favorite red, behind Cabernet. I drank it alone and it was lovely. It was full-bodied with hint of berries and plums. It was spicy with a slightly sweet finish. Total Wine recommends trying it with barbecued pork so I may do that next time I get it.
The pinot grigio was just as good. I detected hints of pineapple and citrus. It was crisp with a clean finish. I hadn't had pinot grigio in ages so it was nice to find a new one that was good. I think this would be great with light grilled dishes in the summer like veggies or seafood.
That's all I have for now but I do have several more new wines I have picked up to try, including one local to the Orlando area. I'm working my way through them and will update soon. Happy drinking!
I tried the Shiraz. Shiraz is my second favorite red, behind Cabernet. I drank it alone and it was lovely. It was full-bodied with hint of berries and plums. It was spicy with a slightly sweet finish. Total Wine recommends trying it with barbecued pork so I may do that next time I get it.
The pinot grigio was just as good. I detected hints of pineapple and citrus. It was crisp with a clean finish. I hadn't had pinot grigio in ages so it was nice to find a new one that was good. I think this would be great with light grilled dishes in the summer like veggies or seafood.
That's all I have for now but I do have several more new wines I have picked up to try, including one local to the Orlando area. I'm working my way through them and will update soon. Happy drinking!
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