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Top Rated White Meritage from Napa Valley
Meritage is a word used to distinguish wines that are made in the style of Bordeaux but without infringing on that region's legally protected appellation. In the case of white Meritage, it is a blend that should have at least two grapes between Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Sauvignon Vert.Here are some of the white Meritage from United States' Napa Valley. Arietta On The White Keys 2005 - Ar... [Read More]
Inexpensive Chardonnay from Argentine
Chardonnay is one of the sought-after white wines in the world, and Argentina is one of the countries that imports inexpensive but high-quality Chardonnays. Here are some cheap brands that would surely be worth your dinner. Trapiche Oak Cask Chardonnay - Yellowish-green in color with aromas reminiscent of toasted bread, apple, and pear. It has a well-balanced fruit and wood. Well-rounded with... [Read More]
Sutter Home: Alcohol-Free Wines
Is it really possible to enjoy wine without the guilt of alcohol? As they say, if there is a will, there is a way.Sutter Home, an independent family-run winery based in Napa Valley, has developed a series of wines that are free of any traces of alcohol. With that, even the young ones can experience the delectable tastes of wine without having them spit it out. These products are also convenient fo... [Read More]
Great White Wines in The 2006 Vintage
One of the enjoyable activities in wine tasting is that we get to taste the finest wines fresh from production. This year is no different, as we get to sample the wines that were manufactured in 2006. Here, during the wine's infancy, we get to determine the wine's potential to become mature and more palatable.Let's take a look at some of the vintage 2006 white wines that are getting all the raves.... [Read More]
Charles Shaw: Inexpensive Wines
If you think the best wines can only be enjoyed by paying the most expensive prices for it, then you haven't looked far enough. An expensive price for a wine does not necessarily follow that it belongs to the finest class of wines out there. Certain factors determine the price of wines and not just for their exquisite taste alone. But if you are looking for quality wines that score high on the dri... [Read More]
Top Bargain Italian White Wines
If you want to start out in a wine tasting hobby, or just wanna begin liking wines in general, Italian wines are a great starting point. Remember that wines have a very vast price range, but that doesn't mean the more inexpensive wines are not as good as the rarer ones, as shown by these following Italian wines that you can have for a bargain. Stella Pinoy Grigio Umbria 2003 - At $10 a bottle... [Read More]
Great Sauvignon Blanc Wines
With a number of great white wine choices out there, one could certainly have a hard time choosing a bottle that would surely be up to one's standards. Recommendations and looking at wine reviews would really help guide you what are the finest choices that are available for you out there. And one of the best white wine choices that you can begin your search with is looking at several fine Sauvigno... [Read More]
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon is a variety of red grape that is mainly used for wine production. It is one of the most widely-planted in the world, along with Chardonnay. It is of the species Vitis vinifera, and is indicated in recent studies that it is the result of a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc.A prime ingredient in most wines from the Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in most of t... [Read More]
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a variety of red grape that is mainly used for wine production. It is one of the most widely-planted in the world, along with Chardonnay. It is of the species Vitis vinifera, and is indicated in recent studies that it is the result of a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc.A prime ingredient in most wines from the Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in most of t... [Read More]
Chardonnay Wines
It is said to be one, if not the most, popular white wines in the world. Rumored to have originated in a small village of Chardonnay in Mâconnais, France, this white wine is also known to the world as Aubaine, Melon Blanc, Beaunois, and Pinot Chardonnay. You should know by now that the wine I'm referring to is Chardonnay. Chardonnay has a number of characteristics that can be attributed to i... [Read More]