The study of wine is known as Oenology...but I'm too busy drinking to study. So, I choose Winography. I drink it and then I tell you what I drank. Enjoy my drinking...
Vintage: ???? Price Range: $12 Producer: Valentin Bianchi Region & Country: Mendoza, Argentina Grape Variety: Rose Wine Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 02/07/2009 Place & Date Tasted: Home - 02/17/2009
Appearance: Brilliant rose red; medium-bodied; light bubbles Nose: Light & fruity with citrus undertones Taste: Lots of sweet; sugary taste; strawberries Finish: Lingers slightly with citrus Overall Impression: This Rose would make a great dessert wine. I think it would be perfect with a slice of plain cheesecake.
Vintage: 2006 Price Range: $17 Producer: Francis Coppola - Diamond Collection Region & Country: Geyserville, California, USA Grape Variety: Claret Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: Dominick's Grocery, Chicago, IL - 02/16/2009 Place & Date Tasted: Home - 02/16/2009
Appearance: Brilliant garnet red; full-bodied Nose: Spices, raspberry jam & orange marmalade Taste: Bold berry and spices Finish: Slightly acidic & dry Overall Impression: I have a tendency to compare certain wines when it comes to having one of the same series. For F.C. wine's, I definitely like their Cabernet Sauvignon more, but the Claret wasn't bad. I think this particular wine is extremely over-priced. Overall Rating: 89/100 Overall Value: **.5 / 5 Stars
Happy Valentine's Day and Happy 100th Winography. My friend, Josh Handley, threw in a couple of bucks to get me this wine as the 100th. I think it was only appropriate to drink it on Valentine's Day. Thanks, Josh. Now that I'm actually at a hundred wines and I've spent over a thousand dollars, maybe I should cut back. Yeah, right. Vintage: 2006 Price Range: $17 (Gift) Producer: Vino Del Sol Region & Country: Mendoza, Argentina Grape Variety: Bonarda Recommended By: The gentleman working in the store.
Place & Date Purchased: In Fine Spirits, Chicago, IL - 02/13/2009 - Gift from Josh Handley. Place & Date Tasted: Home - 02/14/2009 Dinner: Steak fajitas
Appearance: Deep dark purple, almost black; full-bodied Nose: Blackberries & raspberries; There is a slight jam scent; slight vanilla and nutmeg Taste: Blackberries and spices Finish: Cherries and sweetness, but not too acidic Overall Impression: Josh, we picked a good one! This paired well with the spicy steak fajitas. I'm sure it would pair well with any red meat. The first sip is bold, but the finish is completely mellow. It's the exact way I like a wine to be. The blackberries were full and had the right amount of sweetness in the end. I think this would be the perfect wine to bring for a dinner party. I would definitely get it again! Overall Rating: 97/100 Overall Value: ****.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2006 Price Range: $11 Producer: Maxwell Creek Winery Region & Country: Rutherford, CA Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 01/06/2009 Place & Date Tasted: Home - 02/04/2009
Appearance: Very light, almost clear; brilliant, full-bodied Nose: Peaches, pears and a hint of grass Taste: Earthy, sweet tasting and fruity Finish: Slightly acidic and dry Overall Impression: This wine had a great flavor that wasn't so overly powerful. It's a perfect example of a Sauvignon Blanc.
Vintage: 2006 Price Range: $10 Producer: Neil Empson Selections Region & Country: Milan, Italy Grape Variety: Chianti Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 12/05/2008 Place & Date Tasted: Home - 02/04/2009 Dinner: I'm not proud, but I will admit that I had Taco Bell. Nachos, Burrito, Quesadilla, etc.
Appearance: Deep cherry red; full-bodied Nose: Earthy tones, berries with a sweet scent Taste: Little bitter, acidic and a little lemony Finish: Slightly dry with tart aftertaste Overall Impression: There's only so much of a dry and acidic wine I can take. It wasn't so bad, but after a couple of glasses I felt as if I had been eating a sweet tart. I'm sure this Chianti would be excellent in a red wine vinaigrette or maybe for cooking. ** One day later, it tastes better than last night, but still has that dry after taste.
I grew up in the south and I still like to consider myself a "southern girl." Oh yes, American by birth, yet Southern by the grace of God. I now live up north where the people talk funny and wear shoes. Just kidding.
I really would like to say that I'm a simple kind of girl, but my friends usually disagree by telling me how horrible I am and how complicated I can be. That's why they love me, or so I've been told.
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