Well, it was a BIG turkey (and Del, it was AWESOME!!) ... but there were lots of leftovers so I had to have another bottle of Chardonnay to go with it. And this time I opted for a California offering that again, did NOT disappoint!!
BAREFOOT CELLARS CHARDONNAY
LCBO 97121 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95
Wine, White Wine,
13.0% Alcohol/Vol.
Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States
By: E. & J. Gallo Winery
Tasting Note - Golden and smooth, with a sweet vanilla aroma, this medium-weight Chardonnay is full of honeyed peach and Fuji apple flavors.
Serving Suggestion - Fruit, cheese, seafood or poultry dishes (and in this case, the awesome turkey leftovers mentioned above!)
Joe
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315 Wines In 315 Days ...
BAREFOOT CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON
LCBO 97113 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: E. & J. Gallo Winery
Tasting Note - Bright medium ruby; aromas of spicy plum, raspberries and black currants; dry, with medium body and balanced acidity; soft, round and ripe, with juicy berry fruit, spicy oak and earthy nuances.
Serving Suggestion - Matches well with lamb, steak or duck with a fruit sauce.
Joe
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LCBO 97113 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: E. & J. Gallo Winery
Tasting Note - Bright medium ruby; aromas of spicy plum, raspberries and black currants; dry, with medium body and balanced acidity; soft, round and ripe, with juicy berry fruit, spicy oak and earthy nuances.
Serving Suggestion - Matches well with lamb, steak or duck with a fruit sauce.
Joe
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295 Wines In 295 Days ...
BAREFOOT CELLARS SHIRAZ
LCBO 54015 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 13.2% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California, United States By: E. & J. Gallo Winery
Tasting Note - Medium purple in colour, it possesses aromas of red apple skin, vanilla and spices. Medium-bodied, it is spicy on the palate with a tannic edge on the finish.
Serving Suggestion - Grilled red meat, steak sandwich.
Joe
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LCBO 54015 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 13.2% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California, United States By: E. & J. Gallo Winery
Tasting Note - Medium purple in colour, it possesses aromas of red apple skin, vanilla and spices. Medium-bodied, it is spicy on the palate with a tannic edge on the finish.
Serving Suggestion - Grilled red meat, steak sandwich.
Joe
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216 Wines In 216 Days ...
On Canada Day we had a burger alert ... so to celebrate with our friends to the south on their birthday we came up with my favorite wine ... Sauvignon Blanc ... with favorite food ... PIZZA ... of course!!! Enjoy!!! We did ...
SUTTER HOME SAUVIGNON BLANC
LCBO 327890 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 White Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: Sutter Home Winery
Tasting Note - Pale straw colour; granny smith apples, limes and a hint of vanilla on the nose; dry, medium bodied with a crisp, citrus finish.
Serving Suggestion - Serve chilled with seafood pasta, pizza or finger foods
Joe
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SUTTER HOME SAUVIGNON BLANC
LCBO 327890 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 White Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: Sutter Home Winery
Tasting Note - Pale straw colour; granny smith apples, limes and a hint of vanilla on the nose; dry, medium bodied with a crisp, citrus finish.
Serving Suggestion - Serve chilled with seafood pasta, pizza or finger foods
Joe
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199 Wines In 199 Days ...
FISH EYE PINOT GRIGIO
LCBO 614263 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 White Wine, 11.8% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: The Wine Group
Tasting Note - Pale yellow in colour; citrus & mineral on the nose; light in style with zippy lemon-lime flavours & medium finish.
Serving Suggestion - Serve with sandwiches or potato latkes.
Joe
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LCBO 614263 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 White Wine, 11.8% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: The Wine Group
Tasting Note - Pale yellow in colour; citrus & mineral on the nose; light in style with zippy lemon-lime flavours & medium finish.
Serving Suggestion - Serve with sandwiches or potato latkes.
Joe
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173 Wines In 173 Days ...
E & J GALLO CABERNET SAUVIGNON
LCBO 223552 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 13.1% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: E. & J. Gallo Winery
Tasting Note - Medium ruby purple red colour; sweet ripe nose of ripe fresh berries, cassis and plum with floral and red liquorice notes; dry, medium bodied with supple blackcurrant fruit flavours; rich, silky tannins on the medium-lomg finish.
Serving Suggestion - Roasted or grilled red meats; medium cheeses.
Joe
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LCBO 223552 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 13.1% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: E. & J. Gallo Winery
Tasting Note - Medium ruby purple red colour; sweet ripe nose of ripe fresh berries, cassis and plum with floral and red liquorice notes; dry, medium bodied with supple blackcurrant fruit flavours; rich, silky tannins on the medium-lomg finish.
Serving Suggestion - Roasted or grilled red meats; medium cheeses.
Joe
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163 Wines In 163 Days ...
OK ... this is not pizza ... but ... I also LUV burgers!!!
FISH EYE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
LCBO 614297 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 12.7% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: The Wine Group
Tasting Note - This red exhibits a dark ruby red colour. The nose suggests sweet cassis, vanilla, oak, briary currant and black cherry. It is medium-bodied, soft, sweet-centered, with flavours of juicy black and red cherry and red licorice ending with a fruity finish.
Serving Suggestion - Simple beef and lamb dishes, burgers, kebobs.
Joe
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FISH EYE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
LCBO 614297 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 12.7% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: The Wine Group
Tasting Note - This red exhibits a dark ruby red colour. The nose suggests sweet cassis, vanilla, oak, briary currant and black cherry. It is medium-bodied, soft, sweet-centered, with flavours of juicy black and red cherry and red licorice ending with a fruity finish.
Serving Suggestion - Simple beef and lamb dishes, burgers, kebobs.
Joe
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149 Wines In 149 Days ...
Another reason to enjoy red wines ... I find more and more are associated with incredible foods when discussing serving suggestions. The serving suggestion for this Cab Sauv has just one word ... Pizza!!
GRAY FOX CABERNET SAUVIGNON
LCBO 527515 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 6.95 Limited Time Offer Was: $ 7.95 Now: $ 6.95 Until May 24, 2009 , Red Wine,
13.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: The Wine Group
Tasting Note - Medium-light burgundy colour; aromas of light smoke and cassis; ripe flavours of sweet cassis.
Serving Suggestion - Pizza.
Joe
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GRAY FOX CABERNET SAUVIGNON
LCBO 527515 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 6.95 Limited Time Offer Was: $ 7.95 Now: $ 6.95 Until May 24, 2009 , Red Wine,
13.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: The Wine Group
Tasting Note - Medium-light burgundy colour; aromas of light smoke and cassis; ripe flavours of sweet cassis.
Serving Suggestion - Pizza.
Joe
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127 Wines In 127 Days ...
FOX BROOK CABERNET SAUVIGNON
LCBO 620781 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.15 Red Wine, 12.6% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: Bronco Wine Company
Tasting Note - Medium dark red; aromas of ripe cassis, black cherry and plum, with a hint of leather; dry, full bodied, with ripe black cherry, blueberry, chocolate and toasty oak flavours; long finish.
Serving Suggestion - Filet mignon, marinated flank steak, roast lamb or pepper steak.
Joe
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LCBO 620781 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.15 Red Wine, 12.6% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: Bronco Wine Company
Tasting Note - Medium dark red; aromas of ripe cassis, black cherry and plum, with a hint of leather; dry, full bodied, with ripe black cherry, blueberry, chocolate and toasty oak flavours; long finish.
Serving Suggestion - Filet mignon, marinated flank steak, roast lamb or pepper steak.
Joe
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121 Wines In 121 Days ...
BURGER alert ... and summertime BBQ's are just around the corner!
FISH EYE SHIRAZ
LCBO 35113 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Wine, Red Wine, 12.6% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: The Wine Group
Tasting Note - Medium ruby colour; aromas of medium intensity suggesting berry jam and black cherry; It is medium-bodied, smooth, somewhat fruity with hints of spices and a soft finish.
Serving Suggestion - Burgers, grilled vegetables
Joe
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FISH EYE SHIRAZ
LCBO 35113 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Wine, Red Wine, 12.6% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: The Wine Group
Tasting Note - Medium ruby colour; aromas of medium intensity suggesting berry jam and black cherry; It is medium-bodied, smooth, somewhat fruity with hints of spices and a soft finish.
Serving Suggestion - Burgers, grilled vegetables
Joe
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119 Wines In 119 Days ...
BAREFOOT CELLARS MERLOT
LCBO 53991 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 13.3% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: E. & J. Gallo Winery
Tasting Note - Ruby red in colour, the nose reveals red berry, boysenberry, chocolate and anise. Medium-bodied, fruity, slightly tannic on the finish.
Serving Suggestion - Beef, pasta with red sauce, chicken, stews.
Joe
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LCBO 53991 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 13.3% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: E. & J. Gallo Winery
Tasting Note - Ruby red in colour, the nose reveals red berry, boysenberry, chocolate and anise. Medium-bodied, fruity, slightly tannic on the finish.
Serving Suggestion - Beef, pasta with red sauce, chicken, stews.
Joe
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74 Wines In 74 Days ...
GRAY FOX CHARDONNAY
LCBO 614271 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 7.95 White Wine, 12.1% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: The Wine Group
Tasting Note - Pale yellow; apple, pear & light oak spice notes; medium-bodied with spiced apple & pear with light vanillin notes; medium crisp finish.
Serving Suggestion - serve with pork chops with apple
Joe
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LCBO 614271 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 7.95 White Wine, 12.1% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: The Wine Group
Tasting Note - Pale yellow; apple, pear & light oak spice notes; medium-bodied with spiced apple & pear with light vanillin notes; medium crisp finish.
Serving Suggestion - serve with pork chops with apple
Joe
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73 Wines In 73 Days ....
GALLO FAMILY VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY
LCBO 235598 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 5.80 White Wine, 13.7% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: E. & J. Gallo Winery
Tasting Note - Corn silk yellow/green colour; light apple & pear with a touch of oak; light fruity flavour, easy drinking
Serving Suggestion - Serve chilled with grilled shrimps
Joe
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LCBO 235598 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 5.80 White Wine, 13.7% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: E. & J. Gallo Winery
Tasting Note - Corn silk yellow/green colour; light apple & pear with a touch of oak; light fruity flavour, easy drinking
Serving Suggestion - Serve chilled with grilled shrimps
Joe
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65 Wines In 65 Days ...
One word ... check out the serving selection! PIZZA!!
GRAY FOX CABERNET SAUVIGNON
LCBO 527515 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 7.95 Red Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: The Wine Group
Tasting Note - Medium-light burgundy colour; aromas of light smoke and cassis; ripe flavours of sweet cassis.
Serving Suggestion - Pizza.
Check out the new tool we have at www.WineAndFoodPairing.info ... go there and plug in Pizza and get lots of good wine pairings ... luv that tool ...
Joe
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GRAY FOX CABERNET SAUVIGNON
LCBO 527515 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 7.95 Red Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: The Wine Group
Tasting Note - Medium-light burgundy colour; aromas of light smoke and cassis; ripe flavours of sweet cassis.
Serving Suggestion - Pizza.
Check out the new tool we have at www.WineAndFoodPairing.info ... go there and plug in Pizza and get lots of good wine pairings ... luv that tool ...
Joe
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64 Wines In 64 Days ...
I remember awhile ago I really started to enjoy Pinot Grigio ... In the Ottawa Citizen newspaper today, Rod Phillips (whom I really enjoy reading) recommended this one. His website is located here.
GALLO FAMILY VINEYARDS PINOT GRIGIO
LCBO 82594 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 White Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: E. & J. Gallo Winery
Serving Suggestion - Pairs well with seasonal treats such as fresh fruit salad or grilled sea bass.
Rod had this to say about todays selection: "This is a fairly simple and straightforward California Pinot Grigio, but it's well balanced and has good, solid fruit flavors. It's perfectly good for sipping and goes nicely with spicy seafood, pork or chicken dishes". Sounds good Rod!!!
Joe
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GALLO FAMILY VINEYARDS PINOT GRIGIO
LCBO 82594 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 White Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: E. & J. Gallo Winery
Serving Suggestion - Pairs well with seasonal treats such as fresh fruit salad or grilled sea bass.
Rod had this to say about todays selection: "This is a fairly simple and straightforward California Pinot Grigio, but it's well balanced and has good, solid fruit flavors. It's perfectly good for sipping and goes nicely with spicy seafood, pork or chicken dishes". Sounds good Rod!!!
Joe
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46 Wines In 46 Days ...
OK ... anyone following this post knows I enjoy pizza (luv pizza!!) and like finding wines that go with this "exquisite" food. But anyone that knows ME knows I also enjoy a burger ... and check out the serving suggestion below!!
GRAY FOX MERLOT
LCBO 527507 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 7.95 Red Wine, 12.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: The Wine Group
Tasting Note - Medium-ruby colour; plums, smoke and vanilla aromas; medium-body, plummy with notes of old oak.
Serving Suggestion - Burgers
Joe
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GRAY FOX MERLOT
LCBO 527507 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 7.95 Red Wine, 12.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States By: The Wine Group
Tasting Note - Medium-ruby colour; plums, smoke and vanilla aromas; medium-body, plummy with notes of old oak.
Serving Suggestion - Burgers
Joe
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44 Wines In 44 Days ...
An inexpensive Sauvignon Blanc (under $9!!) from California
GALLO FAMILY VINEYARDS SAUVIGNON BLANC
LCBO 9373 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 White Wine, 11.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California, United States By: E. & J. Gallo Winery
Tasting Note - Pale straw colour; dry and light bodied with grassy, light citrus aromas and flavours and a hint of herb; dry, with soft acidity and light finish.
Serving Suggestion - Antipasto, apperitifs, shellfish, seafood, chicken.
Joe
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GALLO FAMILY VINEYARDS SAUVIGNON BLANC
LCBO 9373 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 White Wine, 11.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California, United States By: E. & J. Gallo Winery
Tasting Note - Pale straw colour; dry and light bodied with grassy, light citrus aromas and flavours and a hint of herb; dry, with soft acidity and light finish.
Serving Suggestion - Antipasto, apperitifs, shellfish, seafood, chicken.
Joe
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24 Wines in 24 Days ...
OK ... my second Sauvignon Blanc in as many days ... but ... my choice! Isn't it great when you are your own Boss and you enjoy what you do!!!
BAREFOOT CELLARS SAUVIGNON BLANC
LCBO 54023 | 750 mL bottle
This wine is a classic Sauvignon Blanc ... but ... although it had the familiar grassy aroma for classical Sauv's ... the lemony taste was a bit over powering ... trying to hide something? It was not "bad" ... but also was not great ... all that being said I would give this Sauvignon Blanc an 8/10 ... enjoy a Californian twist on a classic!
Price: $ 9.95 , White Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol.
Made in: California/Californie, United States, By: E. & J. Gallo Winery
Tasting Note - Pale straw in colour. The nose shows aromas of peach, apple and citrus. Light and lively, it reveals intense lemon juice tones.
Serving Suggestion - Pasta with vegetables, filet of sole.
BAREFOOT CELLARS SAUVIGNON BLANC
LCBO 54023 | 750 mL bottle
This wine is a classic Sauvignon Blanc ... but ... although it had the familiar grassy aroma for classical Sauv's ... the lemony taste was a bit over powering ... trying to hide something? It was not "bad" ... but also was not great ... all that being said I would give this Sauvignon Blanc an 8/10 ... enjoy a Californian twist on a classic!
Price: $ 9.95 , White Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol.
Made in: California/Californie, United States, By: E. & J. Gallo Winery
Tasting Note - Pale straw in colour. The nose shows aromas of peach, apple and citrus. Light and lively, it reveals intense lemon juice tones.
Serving Suggestion - Pasta with vegetables, filet of sole.
22 Wines in 22 Days ...
Today we try another "new" favorite I have discovered ... A Pinot Grigio ... but this time it's from North America!
BAREFOOT CELLARS PINOT GRIGIO
LCBO 53983 | 750 mL bottle
It's funny how you really start to look forward to finding another good bottle of wine under $10 after having a few that really "didn't do it". You're almost tempted to go and have one of your favorites ... but ... when you're trying to do 365 wines in 365 days and trying to keep current (I'm already a few days behind as I went down to New Brunswick for a few days this month) you can't afford to "slip in" a known good one every now and then ... that's a lot of wine!
All that being said, this "Barefoot" Pinot Grigio from California did not disappoint! Lately I've had a couple wines that were crisp on the finish (which I like) but had nothing in the front end ... the initial aroma or taste. This had all three. From the pineapple aroma to the full citris taste (pineapple and peach) to the crisp finish, this was the perfect wine to enjoy after a long Saturday at work. And it went perfectly with the old chedder I had as a treat tonight ... a very enjoyable Pinot Grigio that I would recommmend to anyone ... 8/10
Price: $ 9.95, Wine, White Wine, 12.9% Alcohol/Vol., Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States, By: E. & J. Gallo Winery
Tasting Note - Pale straw with aromas of pineapple, citrus and floral. Dry, light to medium-bodied with notes of pineapple and hints of citrus ending with a very crisp finish.
Serving Suggestion - Salads, soft cheeses, tuna sandwiches, anchovy pizza.
Joe
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BAREFOOT CELLARS PINOT GRIGIO
LCBO 53983 | 750 mL bottle
It's funny how you really start to look forward to finding another good bottle of wine under $10 after having a few that really "didn't do it". You're almost tempted to go and have one of your favorites ... but ... when you're trying to do 365 wines in 365 days and trying to keep current (I'm already a few days behind as I went down to New Brunswick for a few days this month) you can't afford to "slip in" a known good one every now and then ... that's a lot of wine!
All that being said, this "Barefoot" Pinot Grigio from California did not disappoint! Lately I've had a couple wines that were crisp on the finish (which I like) but had nothing in the front end ... the initial aroma or taste. This had all three. From the pineapple aroma to the full citris taste (pineapple and peach) to the crisp finish, this was the perfect wine to enjoy after a long Saturday at work. And it went perfectly with the old chedder I had as a treat tonight ... a very enjoyable Pinot Grigio that I would recommmend to anyone ... 8/10
Price: $ 9.95, Wine, White Wine, 12.9% Alcohol/Vol., Sugar Content : 1
Made in: California/Californie, United States, By: E. & J. Gallo Winery
Tasting Note - Pale straw with aromas of pineapple, citrus and floral. Dry, light to medium-bodied with notes of pineapple and hints of citrus ending with a very crisp finish.
Serving Suggestion - Salads, soft cheeses, tuna sandwiches, anchovy pizza.
Joe
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