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Showing posts with label United States. Show all posts

317 Wines In 317 Days ...

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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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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259 Wines In 259 Days ...

MOGEN DAVID CONCORD
VINTAGES 8789 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 6.95 Red Wine, 11.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : MS This is a Kosher product

Made in: New York, United States By: Franzia Brothers Winery

Tasting Note - Candied strawberry, cherry drops and fresh table grapes. Medium sweet, round and ripe.

Serving Suggestion - Match it to concord grape tarts.

Joe
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258 Wines In 258 Days ...

MOGEN DAVID BLACKBERRY
VINTAGES 21634 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 6.95 Red Wine, 10.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : MS This is a Kosher product

Made in: New York, United States By: Franzia Brothers Winery

Tasting Note - Blackberry drops and jam, citrus and a hint of milk chocolate are front and centre in this wine

Serving Suggestion -
Chill it down and match it to ice cream with fresh berries.

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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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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183 Wines In 183 Days ...

MANISCHEWITZ CONCORD
VINTAGES 5561 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 6.95 Red Wine, 10.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 23 This is a Kosher product

Made in: New York, United States By: Canandaigua Winery Naples

Tasting Note - Light raspberry red colour; forward, grapey aroma with some red licorice; sweet, rich flavours of concord grape and red berries

Serving Suggestion - Desserts, fruit flan or raisin pie

Joe
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174 Wines In 174 Days ...

MANISCHEWITZ CONCORD
VINTAGES 5561 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 6.95 Red Wine, 10.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 18 This is a Kosher product

Made in: New York, United States By: Canandaigua Winery Naples

Tasting Note
- Light raspberry red colour; forward, grapey aroma with some red licorice; sweet, rich flavours of concord grape and red berries

Serving Suggestion - Desserts, fruit flan or raisin pie

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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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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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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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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124 Wines In 124 Days ...

KEDEM CREAM RED CONCORD K/P M
LCBO 206953 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 7.30 -Wine, Red Wine, 9.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 15 This is a Kosher product

Made in: New York, United States - By: Royal Wines

Tasting Note - Ruby colour; vinous, grapey nose; sweet grapey flavours with some tart raspberry overtones and a sweet finish

Serving Suggestion - Add to sparkling wine for a Kir or with raspberry tart

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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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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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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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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67 Wines In 67 Days ...

Well, people that know me know that I don't really eat a lot of sweets or drink sweet wine, but looking at the tasting notes and the serving suggestion below ... just might rethink this!!

MANISCHEWITZ BLACKBERRY K/P M
LCBO 22038 | 750 mL bottle

Price: $ 7.70 Red Wine, 11.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 22

Made in: New York, United States By: Canandaigua Wine Company Inc.

Tasting Note - Medium ruby colour; candied cherry aromas; sweet, tangy cherry/blackberry flavours; crisp finish

Serving Suggestion - Blackberry pie or in a kir

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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