White Wine

Region: Napa Valley, California Winery: Amberton Type: White Wine Vintage: 2005 Variety: Chardonnay Price: $9.99 Purchase: FinestWine.com Tasting Tags: Lemon, Toast Tasting Notes: This Chardonnay strikes an elegant balance with its delicious flavors of lemon and toast. i tried the Amberton Central Coast and the Napa and the Napa is the real star. I can’t believe 10 bucks for great Napa juice

Region: Napa Valley, California Winery: Amberton Type: White Wine Vintage: 2006 Variety: Sauvignon Blanc Price: N/A Buy Now: FinestWine.com Wine Tags: Fruit, Zingy, Herbal Tasting Notes Here’s a Sauvignon Blanc that gives you both the forward fruit of California and the zingy herbal flavors you normally expect from New Zealand. - Newmanwine Here’s a Sauvignon Blanc that gives you both

I go out of my way to taste wines from up-and-coming, out of the way, and generally obscure wine regions. I never know what I’m going to find, and sometimes I’m really surprised. Greece can hardly be considered any of those things, perhaps with the exception of up-and-coming, but if one were to be wholly accurate [...]

Producer: Chateau de Nages Wine: Reserve Vintage: 2004 Country: France Appellation: Costieres de Nimes Wine Type: White Varietal: 60% Grenache 40% Roussanne Grade: B+ Designation: Good and Cheap Price: $8 Buy This Wine: FinestWine.com Since being raised in status from Vin De Pays to AC status in 1986, this region has been seeing more and more attention. The attention is warranted with much of the

Producer: Snoqualmie Vineyards Wine: “Naked” Riesling Vintage: 2004 Country: USA Appellation: Columbia Valley, Washington Wine Type: White Primary Varietal: 100% White Riesling Grade: B Designation: Cheap and Good Price: $10 Purchase: FinestWine.com Snoqualmie Vineyards is granted its name from mountain pass at the top of the Cascade Range that serves as the gateway to vineyards in the Columbi

Producer: Bodega Catena Zapata Wine: Alamos Chardonnay Vintage: 2004 Country: Argentina Appellation: Mendoza Wine Type: White Varietal: Chardonnay Grade: B+ Designation: Cheap and Good Price: $8 Buy This Wine: FinestWine.com Nicolás Catena is the Master of the Argentina Wine Universe. Trust me, he knows what he's doing. Catena is behind much of the growth in Argentina's wine reput

A white wine with the same health benefits as red has been developed by scientists. The wine, from Israel, has boosted levels of plant chemicals which are thought to combat heart disease. Red wine is naturally fortified with the polyphenol compounds, which are concentrated in grape skins. Fermenting the skins of grapes along with their juice gives [...]

A classic scene, and one that I’m getting quite used to: I’m in the liquor aisle with less than 10 dollars in my pocket looking for a wine. Complicating things, I was expecting 3 other people for our Sunday dinner. I’m usually the one to bring the wine since most of my friends know I [...]

Avg. Rating: ~/100 (0 Reviews) Winery: Columbia Gorge Winery Vintage: 2003 Varietal: Unknown Country: United States Region: Washington: Columbia Valley Retail Price: 20.00 USD Created by: mometcalf Purchase: Buy this wine › Organic and no added sulfites Source:

First of all, take a look at this awesome wine bottle. Eye-catching azure blue with a cool, modern yellow label. If you look closely at the fish on the bottle, it spells out “blue”. Screw cap, too! This wine hails from the Pfalz region of Germany. Now, they say Germany produces some of the best Rieslings, [...]

$3.00. That is the value my local market placed upon this beautiful bottle of wine. Let it be known that this is the cheapest wine reviewed to date. Yeah, I know: I need to review Two-buck Chuck. In time. I can’t be drinking the swill every night. Not bad. Artificial cork, beautiful bottle as I mentioned. A nice [...]

Varietal: Chardonnay Vintage: 2005 Colour: White Style: DryProducer: Howard Park Wineries Origin: Australia Alcohol Content: 13% Price: €17.90 Purchase: FinestWine.com Description: This unoaked Chardonnay from Michael Kerrigan will change your mind about Australian Chardonnay - a real gem that’s about to start its own fan club. Ageing Potential: 1-3 Years Tasting Note: Pale straw coloured

Avg. Rating: 73.0/100 Winery: Cicchitti Vintage: 2006 Varietal: Unknown Country: Argentina Region: Mendoza Province Retail Price: USD Created by: akaneko Purchase: Buy this wine › Source:-2006_Cicchitti_Torrontes_White_Wine

Producer: St. Clement Vineyards Wine: Sauvignon Blanc, Bale Lane Vintage: 2005 Country: USA Appellation: Napa Valley Wine Type: White Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Grade: B+ Designation: Excellent Value Price: $20.00 Buy This Wine: FinestWine.com If like me, you have opted out from the Chardonnay crowd and are seeking to go your own white wine way, then a crisp and zingy Sauvignon Blanc could be your

A wine produced in East Sussex has beaten competition from 55 other countries to be named the “best sparkling wine in the world”. The Ridgeview Marret Bloomsbury, which is made at a Ditchling vineyard, took the top honour at the International Wine and Spirit Competition 2005. Vineyard owner Michael Roberts said the accolade was great for the [...]

Producer: La Cave de Lugny Wine: Macon-Lugny, “Les Charmes”, Chardonnay Vintage: 2005 Country: France Appellation: Burgundy-Macon Wine Type: White Varietal: Chardonnay Grade: B+ Designation: Cheap and Good Price: $10.00 Review: I turned my back on Chardonnay many years ago. This aversion to the modern-day ubiquitous white wine developed after way too many glasses of the California over-the-top

Riesling * Dr. Loosen, Germany—There are many different types of Rieslings this producer offers, but they are all very good. * J. Prum, Germany—This family has been making Riesling for a very long time, and again, all the lineup is quite tasty! * Domaine Weinbach—The first Riesling from Alsace, France that I tried. It was amazing. (About $30 [...]

St. Helena’s Charles Krug is the earliest winery that appeared in Napa Valley back in 1861. The winery has a lot if history, the most interesting not involving Krug, the Prussian immigrant who got the barrel rolling. No, that occurred when the winery changed hands from the second owner James Moffitt to Cesare and Rosa [...]

Producer: Shenandoah Vineyards of California Wine: Sauvignon Blanc, Amador County 2006 Vintage: 2006 Country: USA Appellation: Amador County Wine Type: White Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Grade: B Designation: Cheap and Good Price:$8 Buy: FinestWine.com I usually pick up a bottle of Shenandoah’s Zinfandel wine when I want a non-bully Zin. The winery along with their sibling winery, Sobon Estate are

Researchers in Israel say they have developed a method to boost the antioxidant content of white wine so that it has health benefits similar to red wine, considered the healthiest of all wines due to its reputed ability to fight heart disease. Their finding will appear online issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food [...]

I love cheap wine that doesn’t stray too far from the taste of the grape it is made from. Pinot Grigios fulfill this desire, and this year’s Yellow Tail is no exception. Pear, apple, pineapple, lime! A burst of flavor on the tongue! I enjoyed this wine while sitting outside on this cool fall day and [...]

I really wasn’t sure what to make about this whole white Merlot thing. Seems like they are playing a bit of catch-up to the White Zin here in America. Nevertheless, I thought I’d give a fair shot here on Cheap Wine Reviews. This one came from southern France. I guess it was a little sweeter than [...]

Barefoot Chardonnay (no vintage) Modesto, California $5.50 for 750 ml (White Wine) If you are new to wine and want to try a few different varietals without committing too much of your paycheck, I recommend patronizing the bottlings of Barefoot Cellars.  Not only are they consistently inexpensive and good, but trying varietals from the same vintner can help [...]

Pork chops can make a great meal any time of the year, and can be served with just about anything. Because of the wonderful flavor of pork chops, you don’t need a complicated recipe to make them absolutely fantastic. Although our tastes tend to differ on a regular basis, so we feel the need to [...]

Wine and Food pairings is an individual choice. Every person’s sense of taste is different. In general, each person should decide for him or herself what combinations of wine and food taste good - don’t worry about what anyone else says should work. However, I understand this is difficult when a wine drinker is just [...]

Winery: Seghesio Vintage: 2005 Wine Name/Vineyard: Wine Category: Arneis Grape blend: 100% Arneis Region: Russian River Valley State or country: CA Price: $19 Cases produced: 1,000 KWG Score: 88 Average Virtual Score: 89 Ken’s Wine Rating: Very Good (87-89) Review date: September 23, 2006 Wine Review: On the nose, this wine is mild. On the palate, the wine is very flavorful. It is light bodi

Avg. Rating:     90.0/100 Winery:     BIGI Vintage:     Non-Vintage Varietal:     Chardonnay Country:     Italy Region:     Umbria: Orvieto Retail Price:     $ USD Created by:     thepocket Purchase:     Buy this wine › Tasting Notes This was 2004 that we brought back from Italy. Haven’t found an Orvieto as good as this one where we live. The description said Cha

Color: From clear as water to a straw yellow. Green tinges are not unheard of, especially in youth. With time and oxidation, a golden color is common. Fruit: A wide variety of fruit flavors are represented in white wines. Lychee nut, peaches and tropical fruits are all common. Tannins: Since white wine is made with minimal skin [...]

Established in 1876 by Frederick and Jacob Beringer, Beringer Vineyards celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2001 and continues today with a tradition of winemaking excellence in the Napa Valley.  As our flagship California brand, Beringer Vineyards has emerged as a name synonymous with quality and excellence, and is known among connoisseurs for its highly acclaimed [...]

Fruit Punch Bebida—Spanish Style Sangria means bleeding in Spanish. It is derived from the word sangre, or blood. But as far as Sangria Blanca goes, my guess is the vampiric Count Dracula’s opinion would judge the white wine concoction a tad too anemic for his personal taste. Evidence shows that the bloodsucking lush leaned more to [...]

If you’re a beginner to the world of wine or white wine in particular, get to know a few of the bottles out there. Choose your next wine with at least an idea of what you might expect. You might be wrong, but you’ll learn more about choosing wine. Instructions A Few White Wines to Choose From Step1 Fill [...]

Argyle Chardonnay 2002 Grape Varietal Chardonnay Vineyard Designation Willamette Valley, Oregon Country United States Year 2002 Rating 91 Wine Spectator Characteristics Light bodied with a long lingering finish Flavor Characteristics Grapefruit, green apple, citrus Food Pairings Price $14.00 Purchase FinestWine.com Tasting Notes The Argyle Chardonnay is grown on hillside slopes in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and fermented with select yeast strains and malo-lactic finish. The wine was fruit forward, but thin and tinney. Fruit was grapefruit lime [...]

White wine fans, raise your glasses! A new study suggests the lighter wines may be just as good for the heart as red. Until now, research has suggested the bulk of grapes’ heart-healthy benefits come from antioxidant compounds primarily found in their skins. These compounds are called anthocyanins and contribute to the red color of the [...]

The general rule of thumb is to cook with a wine you would be happy drinking, because your finished dish is only going to be as good as the ingredients that go into it. Madeleine Kamman, author of the exceptional but daunting The New Making of a Cook (Canada, UK) offers the following advice: “If a recipe [...]

Pale straw color with a slight greenish-brassy hue. Distinct red-grapefruit scent bespeaks its Sauvignon Blanc component, with a whiff of white pepper adding an aroma accent. Full and rich on the palate, grapefruit and lime; something a little more tropical, maybe green figs and fresh dates, perhaps reflecting its Semillon on the back of the [...]

Are you one of the people who likes cute on your wine labels? Y’know the type - someone who can’t drink a wine unless it’s got something cuddly and fuzzy staring back at them - a penguin, or perhaps a wallaby? So called “critter wines,” big market wines aimed at just such folks, are all [...]

Year after year the winemaking team at Viña Tarapacá enthrall and impress with fabulous, fruit-driven Sauvignons. Step aside Sancerre; make way Marlborough! Oz Clarke hits the nail on the head when he says “Chile just creams the opposition.” High in the Andes foothills, fruit is picked by hand and rigorously sorted to ensure only the best [...]

Last week I was driving out to my folks’ house, all dithered because I was running late or something (running late according to my self-imposed schedule, right?) when it occurred to me: what are you so stressed about? You’re self employed, you live in Oregon and you’re taking off in the middle of the week to hang out at the beach. Not a bad life, actually.When I took my leave of my folks’ house, my dad gifted me with a tub of extra-small oysters, my favorite. I really, really wanted some oysters before the end of April, the last “R” month until fall. I prepared a simple recipe for oysters in white wine and made short work of a nice Pinot Gris (some for the pan, some for the chef). Here’s how I made them:Melt 4 T margarine in a shallow pan on medium-high heat. Add some green o

Former ‘White of the Year’ Trophy winner from an Italian estate that’s a byword for quality and value. Farnese is the success story of the region of Abruzzo (home to Montepulciano d’Abruzzo). 20-or-so years ago three ‘musketeers’ set about restoring pride to the name and this rugged stretch of the Adriatic coast. Since then their medal-tally has [...]

Campanile Delle Venezie, Italy The Region Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Trentino-Alto Adige and the Veneto are the three regions that are collectively known as the Tre Venezie, or “Three Venices”. Located in the northeastern corner of Italy, Tre Venezie is known for producing Italy’s premier white wine. Bordered on the north by the Julian Alps and Dolomite mountain ranges, and [...]

Dedicated to making the finest rieslings. History: Created by Hermann Paul Leopold Buring in New South Wales in 1931. Wine regions: South Australia’s Eden and Clare Valleys. Wine styles: Over the past 70 years a number of wines have been released under the Leo Buring name. In 2002 the winery returned to its roots, making only [...]

In virtually any report you have read up until now about the health benefits of wine has stated that only red wine had any possible heart health benefits when consumed in moderation, but new studies may be ready to dispel this long accepted myth. Keeping in mind that it may only be tests done on rats [...]

Imagine you are at a dinner and you are asked to choose a white wine but you have no clue how. There are a few things you need to know that will make the process less painful. Want to be able to impress your date, boss or even yourself at dinner when choosing a white [...]

Variety Show Wine grapes are an exceptionally diverse bunch (excuse the pun). Each variety has its own preferences, characteristics and favourites spots. This column profiles some of the most popular grape varieties. Chardonnay The international superstar of the wine world. Quality and style vary wildly according to origin and production methods - from the mouthwatering fine dryness of [...]

Wine residue has been identified by in ancient pottery jars. Records include ceramic jars from the Neolithic sites at Shulaveri, of present-day Georgia (about 6000 BC), Hajji Firuz Tepe in the Zagros Mountains of present-day Iran (5400-5000 BC) and from Late Uruk (3500-3100 BC) occupation at the site of Uruk, in Mesopotamia. The identifications are [...]

I cooked this sometime back just for myself because no one at home like clams. Well, not when it's cooked this way. They preferred it this way. I don't really enjoy eating alone. It makes food seems boring.Anyway, I just have the plate of cooked clams in front of me, pick out all the shells, then have it with a bowl of rice. The sauce is sweet and I like it with rice. I like it more if I have someone to enjoy this with. *wink*Ingredients:500g Soft Shell Clams, soaked in salted water for them to ‘split out’ the sand and brushed to clean the dirt on the shells 4 glove Garlic , sliced 4 tablespoon White Wine 1 teaspoon oil1 bunch Basil LeavesSalt to taste How to do it:Heat wok with oil.Add in garlic and stir fry till fragrant.Add in the clamsStir fry till the clams have open. Throw away those which are not open (Do not force open. They are probably bad)Add in the wine and simmer till cooked.Throw in the basil leave and salt to taste.Stir fry for another 10 seconds.Dish and serve.Not

1/2 cup white wine 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar 1/2 cup lobster stock (recipe below) 4 tablespoons minced shallots 2 cups heavy cream 1 pound Florida lobster meat, fresh or frozen 1-1/2 avocados, peeled, and diced 8 plum tomatoes, peeled and diced Salt and pepper to taste 3 quarts water 1 tablespoon salt 1-1/2 pounds fresh lemon fettuccine pasta Parsley leaves, chopped as garnish Lobster and white [...]

1/2 cup white wine 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar 1/2 cup lobster stock (recipe below) 4 tablespoons minced shallots 2 cups heavy cream 1 pound Florida lobster meat, fresh or frozen 1-1/2 avocados, peeled, and diced 8 plum tomatoes, peeled and diced Salt and pepper to taste 3 quarts water 1 tablespoon salt 1-1/2 pounds fresh lemon fettuccine pasta Parsley leaves, chopped as garnish Lobster and white [...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 dozen little neck clams or quahogs, scrubbed [...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 dozen little neck clams or quahogs, scrubbed [...]

To add to your culinary pleasure, accompany the sushi with white wine… Well, bear in mind that the man that recommends this is a winemaker himself, but he does argue his point to why though. “We always think of beer or sake [with sushi],” says Mick Schroeter, winemaker with Geyser Peak Winery in Sonoma County, Calif. Beer can be very filling, which doesn’t bring balance to the sushi dish. Sake isn’t that popular in the U.S. Wine, however, goes with everything, according to Mr. Schroeter. (more…)

4 pounds fresh clams 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced thin 2 green onions, chopped 1/2 cup celery tops 3 tablespoons parsley 1/2 cup dry white wine Black pepper to taste Roux, (2 tablespoons each of butter and flour cooked together) Wash clams and soak in fresh water for 1 hour. Drain. Heat a 12-quart kettle and add the olive oil. Saute the garlic and green onions for 1 minute on high heat. Add the drained clams along with remaining ingredients except roux. Cover and cook at medium-high heat until shells open. Discard those that don’t open. Remove clams from pot leaving nectar behind. Using a wire whip, stir the roux into the nectar and continue to stir until the sauce thickens. Pour the sauce over clams and serve.

We arrived late to San Floriano del Collio after visiting a couple of both well known and unknown vineyards in the heart of Friuli.The same day I had already enjoyed a glass of the sensational Picolit at Rocca Bernarda, tasted the mature Tocai Friulano/Chardonnay cuvée (2000) "Ronco degli Agostiniani", the last vintage made by Walter Filiputti (from when he still was making wine at the ancient monestary "Abbazia di Rosazzo") and some other excellent wines which I would like to 'keep for myself'. But I was still in the mood for discovering something unknown, although we have had a day of fantastic tastings and inspiring discussions. Not mentioning the cases of these and other producers wines in the trunk.Usually, all year around, guests are welcome to visit growers and winemakers, if you arrive at normal visiting hours of course. But there are some periods when they don't welcome you. It's maybe not hard to guess, but I say it anyway: Harvest time, for example, is not a good time

Google is king. Everyone uses it. We bloggers, likewise, use Google Analytics to see if anyone at all ever, even inadvertently, clicks on a word out there in the Webosphere and lands at our blog. Not only that, but Google shows you all kinds of things about these people, like their home address, dirtiest laundry item, medicine chest contents and pet vaccination schedules. Most entertaining to me lately has been the keyword search that led someone to my site. Many pertain to questions about colonoscopies due to this post. Apparently, I was not alone in wondering about drinking WHITE wine while preparing for a colonoscopy (no red liquids, you know). A friend smarter than I recommended jello shots. Some curious George even asked Google about “white wine during colonoscopy?” to which I would say, extremely difficult if you don’t like drooling and spillage. Although a former EMT I marriedknow suggested you could if you get it in your IV (since it is similar in color

February 2007 004 Originally uploaded by Dewdropdeb. This is a really yummy recipe. My husband and I loved it. It has just a small bit of cream in it, giving it a sinful flavour, but in a healthier way. It tastes really fresh. I'd say it would be great with veal too! I adapted it from Cuisine at Home Magazine. Original recipe calls for vodka instead of wine, but I thought the wine

This recipe goes well with any mild fish fillets like bass, flounder, crappie or any white fish. We used to make this a lot when we lived in CT where 9-10 pound large-mouthed bass were plentiful. Also is great with thin boneless pork loin chops. Ingredients for white wine sauce: 4 TBS Butter4 TBS Flour1-1/2 Cup milk1/2 Cup white wine2 tsp dill seed1/2 tsp onion powderSalt to taste1/8 tsp or less of white pepperDash of nutmeg Make a roux by melting butter, remove from heat source, then whisk in the flour, salt and white pepper. Return to the heat source, then add the milk, nutmeg, onion powder and dill seed. Whisk continuously until it thickens; add wine and continue to whisk. Once thickened to a medium sauce, remove from heat. You may need to add more milk if the sauce gets to thick. But remember, the potatoes and the fillets will release additional moisture during the poaching process. Other ingredients: 4 Medium to large fish fillets3 Medium peeled potat

A study by researchers at the University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine and the University of Milan has found that white wine may offer many of the heart healthy benefits that have been attributed to red wine.The study, published in the American Chemical Society Journal of Agricultural & Food Chemistry, notes that the pulp of grapes has the same compounds as grape skins. Previous studies have suggested that compounds found in the skins, which are left on the grape in the making of red wines, offer the best protection against cardiovascular diseases. The researchers said grapes contain polyphenolic antioxidants are found in both the skins and the grape pulp.

Most of us think red when we think Chilean wine, but a sauvignon blanc has taken home the top prize in the 2007 Wines of Chile Awards.Casas del Bosque's Sauvignon Blanc 2006 from the Casablanca Valley took the Best in Show prize. It's the first time in the four year history of the awards that a white has earned the top prize. It beat out 400 wines entered in the competition.The judges named Miguel Torres Santa Digna Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2006 as the Best Value White and Montgras Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 as the Best Value Red in the competition.