Showing posts with label Other Red Wines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Other Red Wines. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Acacia- 2007 Red Blend

Since 1979, Acacia wines have been producing wines from the Carneros region of Napa Valley, California. Known especially for their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, they have recently branched out to blends and specialty vintages.

This week's favorite: 2007 A by Acacia Red Blend
$12-14, local fine wine store

This wine is delicious! While its fragrance is much like a Pinot Noir, it has bold fruit flavors of plum and berries, and notes of rich mocha. It finishes dry with generous amounts of warm spiced flavors.

This wine is perfect with a rich dish, like wild mushroom ravioli with a red wine reduction sauce. Serve with sides of garlic mashed potatoes and a warm salad topped with smoked bacon and blue cheese crumbles.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Happy Halloween!


In honor of this weekend's festivities, we bring you a special post of wines with "spirit" to serve this Halloween. You won't find any whites here, only blood red varietals with bite!

Vampire Vineyards, 2007 Dracula Syrah
Paso Robles, California
$17.99, www.wickedwinesonline.com

Armida Winery, 2006 PoiZin (Zinfandel)
Dry Creek Valley, California
$25.00, www.armida.com

Orin Swift, 2007 The Prisioner
St. Helena, California
$35, www.deananddeluca.com

Vampire Vineyards, 2004 Vampire Merlot
Paso Robles, California
$10, www.wickedwinesonline.com

Spellbound Wines, 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California
$10, www.medusawines.com

R Wines, 2007 EVIL Cabernet Sauvignon
South Australia, Australia
$10, www.wine.com

Twisted Wines, 2007 Merlot
California
$10, www.bevmo.com

Happy Halloween!