Wednesday, March 24, 2010

WINEAUX Ruinart Brut Rose Champagne-Aromas of strawberry and red berries, this full bodied champagne is a blend of 55% pinot noir and 45% chardonnay, dark pink in color, it has intense fruit flavor with a dry finish. Stephen Tanzer's International wine cellar gave this a 90. Price Range-Under $60.00

Thursday, March 18, 2010

WINEAUX-I am in the middle of moving so my postings will be sporatic at best, I will be back sometime next week. Casa Castillo Monastrell(Mourvedre) Jumilla 2007- Aromas of black cherry, raspberry and spice, this full bodied wine is aged in french and american oak with chalky tannins and a sweet finish. Wine Advocate gave this a 90. Price Range- Under $15.00

Friday, March 12, 2010

WINEAUX Madrone Mountain Mundo Novo Oregon 2005- This is a red dessert wine made in the traditions of Oporto and the Douro Valley from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes. Aromas of black currant, violet and thyme, inky black in color, with a sweet vanilla finish. Price Range-Under $40.00

Thursday, March 11, 2010

WINEAUX Washington Hills Chardonnay Columbia Valley 2006-Aromas of citrus and green apple, this 100% Chardonnay is well balanced with a crisp finish. A good everyday sipper. Price Range-Under $10.00
WINEAUX Caretaker Pinot Noir Santa Barbara 2008-Aromas of rose petals, rasberry and strawberry. Ruby in color, this wine has soft tannins and a smooth finish. Price Range- Under $ 20.00

Monday, March 8, 2010

WINEAUX Chateau Paradis Terre De Provence 2007- Dear friends of ours are winophiles and send us new wines they discover. This was one of the wines they just sent, Bryan had said that this was definitley a food wine. I tasted it by itself and it was beautiful but when I had with my dinner it came alive. Aromas of blackberries a...nd anise with a hint of spice and smoke on the finish. Robert Parker gave this a 91

Sunday, March 7, 2010

WINEAUX Sipino Pinot Blanc Willamette Valley 2007- Floral and green apple aromas, this medium bodied pinot blanc is fermented in stainless steel for a nice crisp finish. It is bottled by Yamhill Valley Vineyard. Price Range- under $15.00

Saturday, March 6, 2010

WINEAUX Ravenswood Cooke Zinfandel 2005-Aromas of blackberry and blueberry with a hint of spice. This is a full bodied zin, with a smooth velvety finish. This is the kind of wine that you could easily lose track of how many glasses you have had which seems to be happening to me tonight. Price Range- Under $ 60.00

Thursday, March 4, 2010

WINEAUX Rotari Talento Brut Italy - Aromas of lemon and grapefruit, this is a dry and crisp sparkler with nice bubbles and a hint of minerality on the finish. A blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Nero. Wine Enthusiasts "Best Buy".Price Range-Under $15.00

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

WINEAUX MacMurray Ranch Central Coast Pinot Noir 2007- Aromas of cherries, cola, and spices with silky tannins. This pinot is easy to drink and easy on the pocket book. Price Range- Under $15.00

Monday, March 1, 2010

WINEAUX Ilona Napa Valley Howell Mountain Estate wine 2002- Aromas of spice, Black cherries and a hint of vanilla. This wine is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, full bodied with a lush finish. Price Range- under $ 50.00