For today’s posting, I thought I’d switch things up a bit and write down my thoughts about our Weekend Wine as I’m tasting it. Today’s bottle is Domaine Filliatreau’s La Grande Vignolle 2005, a Cabernet Franc from the Saumur-Champigny region of the Loire Valley. Here goes…
I’m sitting next to my glass right now, and as I tilt it […]
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Weekend Wine: Loire Valley Red (Domaine Filliatreau La Grande Vignolle 2005, $18)
July 24th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Cabernet Franc · France · Loire Valley · Red Wines · Saumur-Champigny · Weekend Wines · Wine Reviews
Weekday Wine: Californian Red Blend (Ed’s Red Napa Valley 2005, $15)
July 22nd, 2008 · No Comments
Ed’s Red Napa Valley 2005 is a mixture of Bordeaux varietals (47% Cabernet Franc, 11% Merlot, and 11% Cabernet Sauvignon) with Syrah (16%) and Petite Sirah (13%), and in stereotypical California style, it is enormous. The intensity of its purplish ruby red color – it’s practically opaque – was a nice clue as to its large body, but we only experienced […]
Tags: Cabernet Franc · Cabernet Sauvignon · California · Merlot · Napa Valley · Petite Sirah · Red Blend · Red Wines · Syrah · Weekday Wines · Wine Reviews