Virginie's Wineblog

Flavorful and juicy Cabernet Suvignon from Australia.

Technical Data: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon blended with 5% of Petit Verdot. Aged in 100% French oak.

Description: Deep dark red color. Intense nose with blackerry aromas and spices. The palate is infused with plum, spices, blackberries and smoky flavors. Nice supple tannins and long lasting smoky/coffee aftertaste.

Food Pairing & Service: Pair well with beef, lamb even chocolate!

Score: 8/10

Suggested Retail Price: $15.99

Flavorful and crisp, slightly fizzy mineral-driven white wine from the Veneto region.

Technical Data: 100% Turbiano grape which is a clone of the Trebbiano di Lugana grapes.

Description: Bright light golden color. Appealing nose with grapefruits, citrus and herbs aromas mingled together. This crisp medium-bodied wine displays exotic flavors such as grapefruit and honeysuckle laced together and tied by a long lasting finish with flintstone undertone.

Food Pairing & Service: Recommended with light seafood dishes, pasta or chicken, also well suited with Asian dishes.

Score: 9/10

Suggested Retail Price: $21.99

Strongly recommended for the coming Holiday’s Season

Luscious white wine slightly fizzy made from Moscato grape from Passo Robles.

Technical Data: 100% Moscato, aged about 6 months in stainless steel tanks.

Description: Bright golden color. The nose strongly recall orange blossom’s aromas mingled with spices. On the palate, smooth entrance displaying honeyed apricots flavors laced with spice and luscious and juicy tropical fruits. Full-bodied sweet but still crisp wine with enought acidity to balanced it well. The fact that this wine is extremely low in alcohol, only 7%, make it even more interesting.

Food Pairing & Service: Ideally suited to chocolate, mousse and truffle as well as fresh-cut fruits, try it over a bowl of cantaloupe or tropical fruits. Could definitely also be enjoyed by itself or with Foie Gras.

Score: 9/10

Suggested Retail Price: $14.99

Strongly recommended for the coming Holiday’s Season

Great semi-sweet food friendly white wine!

Technical Data: 100% Riesling, aged 6 months in stainless steel tanks. Appellation Niersteiner Hipping.

Description: Bright light gold color. Nice aromatic entrance with notes of peaches and nutmeg. On the palate, very present tropical fruits flavors combined with spices and honeysuckle undertones. Semi-sweet medium-bodied wine but enough acidity to have an excellent balance.

Food Pairing & Service: Ideally suited to rich food like lobster and clams but also to dessert such as fresh berries or pies with tropical fruits. Could also be enjoyed by itself.

Score: 9/10

Suggested Retail Price: $14.99

Strongly recommended for the coming Holiday’s Season

Luscious German wine made from Riesling from the Rheinhessen region.

Technical Data: 100% Riesling, aged 6 months in stainless steel tanks. Appellation Niersteiner Olberg.

Description: Bright golden color. Strongly aromatic with notes of peaches and spices. On the palate, it distinguishes itself by its apricot canned flavors combined with spices followed closely by nutsy undertones. Full-bodied wine with a good acidity and depth, really well balanced. Long lasting finish with some bitterness recalling grapefruit zest.

Food Pairing & Service: Ideally suited to “foie gras” and other very rich food, also a good companion to chocolate mousse and truffle as well as fresh berries. Could also be enjoyed by itself.

Score: 9/10

Suggested Retail Price: $34.99

Strongly recommended for the coming Holiday’s Season

Due to health circumstances, we lost our sweet baby girl, Selene Emilie Ajot, a week before her due date, in August the 15th, 2006. This tragedy has severely shocked and shaken my husband and me.

I’ll be back into wine tasting shortly from now. Thanks for your comprehension.

Due to my 1rst pregnancy, I haven’ t been tasting any wine lately, that’s why there is no new post since a while. Delivery date due in late August.

thanks for your comprehension.

Table wine made from Syrah from the Minervois and Cabardes region in Southern France produced by the well-known Gallo from California.

Technical Data: 100% Syrah, portions of the wine aged in stainless steel tanks and in new American and French oak. Upon completion of aging, the final wine was blended, filtered, and fined.

Description: Deep purple-to-black color with violet accents.Aromas of blackberry and cassis with spicy overtones and subtle floral hints. For the palate, jammy core of blackberry with back notes of vibrant red fruit.

Food Pairing & Service: Ideally suited to Lamb, Pasta, Cassoulet and Roasted Duck.

Score: 6/10

Suggested Retail Price: $9.99

Table wine made from Merlot from Limoux, Minervois and Cabardes Region in Southern France produced by the well-known Gallo from California.

Technical Data: 100% Merlot, portions of the wine aged in stainless steel tanks and in new American and French oak. Upon completion of aging, the final wine was blended, filtered, and fined.

Description: Ruby red color with purple accents. Aromas of black currant and cherry with hints of spice and vanilla. Dark red berry characters on the palate with subtle tones of vanilla, jam, and spice.

Food Pairing & Service: Ideally suited to Meatloaf, Beef Stew, Grilled Lamb Chops, Risotto, Quail.

Score: 6/10

Suggested Retail Price: $9.99

Table wine made from Chardonnay from Limooux Region in Southern France produced by the well-known Gallo from California.

Technical Data: 100% chardonnay. 20% of the wine was fermented in older oak barrels for a fuller, softer mouthfeel with the balance of the cuvee fermenting in stainless steel tanks. A portion of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation. Prior to bottling, components were selected, blended, then fined and filtered.

Description: Brilliant, pale yellow color. Aromas of tropical fruit and vanilla with hints of flowers and toasted oak. Crisp and vibrant entrance on the palate, medium bodied wine with apple and citrus flavors and creamy oak finish

Food Pairing & Service: Ideally suited to grilled fish, shellfish, Roast veal and Rotisserie chicken. Serve chilled.

Score: 7/10

Suggested Retail Price: $9.99