Category: Wine by Type

January 15th, 2010 by admin
Vera-Caro-Mio Herman-Story-Bottle-food

Last night’s celebration with my dear friend Vera was an adventure. As we hopped from restaurant to restaurant in search of a perfect place for our bottle, we stumbled across Caro Mio. This Uptown Italian eatery was just right for our bottle of Herman Story – Nuts & Bolts.

This lively Syrah took all of our two hour dinner before it opened up into a splendid chocolate cake covered in elderberries. The wine made a smooth entrance, stayed awhile, and made a graceful and long smoky exit. Loved it!

Caro Mio
1825 W. Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
773-275-5000


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January 11th, 2010 by admin
Barefoot Pinot Noir

Barefoot Pinot Noir

1. Category:  Silky, Vanilla
2. Wine Type:  Pinot Noir
3. Country: USA – California
4. Price: $6.99
5. Notes:  It’s Monday and you’ve spent a lot this past weekend, what wine can you enjoy on a low budget?  Barefoot is the answer!  This wine has lots of vanilla and spice for only$ 6.99.

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January 10th, 2010 by admin

Who says white wine won’t go with Pizza?

MontGras Sauvignon Blanc

1. Category: Citrus, Lime, Herbs
2. Wine Type: Sauvignon Blanc
3. Country: Chile – Valle Central
4. Price: $9.00
5. Notes: This refreshing citrus and light floral wine is sure to go good with a vegetable pizza. Ranalli’s in Andersonville (Chicago) has free wifi. Wine, WiFi, and Pizza…this place rocks for a wine techno geek!

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January 8th, 2010 by admin
Mirassou Vineyards Pinot Noir

Mirassou Vineyards Pinot Noir

1. Category: Spicy with Oak
2. Wine Type:  Pinot Noir
3. Country: USA – California
4. Price: $9.99
5. Notes:  Had a bad day?  This wine is sure to make it all better with oak, pomegranates, and cherries flavors.  Easy to drink and doesn’t require much more thought.  Seriously put  a warm smile on my face.


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January 6th, 2010 by admin

Casa de la Ermita - Tempranillo

1. Category: Toasty
2. Wine Type:  Tempranillo
3. Country: Spain – Jumilla
4. Price: $15
5. Notes:  On a cold day in the Midwest, this particular bottle of Tempranillo is just comforting.  It has plenty of dark rip fruit flavors along with some hints of vanilla, but the comforting part comes with the nice touch of nutmeg and clove somewhere in between.  This 2004 vintage 2004 Crianza can keep me warm anytime!

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January 5th, 2010 by admin

January 4, 2010 Weekly Wine Pick –  Lagranja 2008

Lagranja-Tempranillo

Lagranja 2008 -Tempranillo

1. Category:  Juicy
2. Wine Type:  Tempranillo
3. Country: Spain
4. Price: $3.99
5. Notes:  Don’t pay attention to the label!  This Tempranillo is going to impress you for the price – seriously a RECESSION proof wine.  This juicy wine goes down smoothly, has character, and ends even better than when it started …all for just $3.99 (Trader Joe’s) .  Does it get any better than this?

Posted in < $5, Spain, Tempranillo

December 27th, 2009 by admin


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December 22nd, 2009 by admin

Spending the last few months in Spain and rediscovering Granacha has made me fall in love all over again. Alto Moncayo Veraton is one of my latest finds that I need to share with the world. This smokey, earthy, oh so sexy wine has smooth tannins that are highlighted with hints of cocoa. This bottle will complimented just about any meal.

Alto Moncayo Veraton - Granacha

Alto Moncayo Veraton - Granacha

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November 7th, 2009 by admin

November 7, 2009 Weekly Wine Pick – Ménage à Trois Red

1. Category: Lusty
2. Wine Type: Zinfandel, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon
3. Country: USA – California
4. Price: $8.99
5. Notes: Three lusty grapes play well together to create a mouthful of juicy flavors. This sassy wine has hints of blackberry, smooth cocoa middle, and a satin finish.  This wine will NOT tease, but please you with a happy ending.

Ménage à Trois - Red Blend

Ménage à Trois - Red Blend

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October 6th, 2009 by admin

BlendOctober 5, 2009 Weekly Wine Pick – Promisqous

1. Category: Promisqous
2. Wine Type: Blend (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, and Zinfandel)
3. Country: USA – Cal
4. Price: $10
5. Notes: I’ve recently been seduced by a promiscuous blend of grapes… basking in the playfulness of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, and Zinfandel, I’m all in for the tasty ride with a touch of coffee and oak lingering in your mouth. Promiscuity never tasted so good! Enjoy and as the wine maker states on the bottle, “practice safe sipping”.

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