Friday, September 26, 2014

Autumn Tastes





Hello Autumn! I love the beginning chills of fall. Such a colorful time of year that has us pulling out all of the things that bring us warmth and comfort. 

I'm pulling out some wine.

In the fall, I like to drink wine that is light to medium bodied, with notes of honey, oak, and spice. Here are some great bottles for the chillier autumn weather! 




WINE #1 - WILD HORSE
USA - California (Central Coast)
grapes: Viognier 
FLORAL * SMOOTH * FRESH
aromas of: citrus, pear, spice
tastes of: citrus, apricot, mineral, flowers
* medium body, crisp acidity, smooth finish!
price tag: $15







WINE #2 - LOUIS JADOT
FRANCE - Burgundy (Maconnais)
grapes: 100% Chardonnay
BRIGHT * CRISP * CLEAN
aromas of: citrus, apple, flowers
tastes of: apple, pear, citrus, spice
* medium body, well balanced, crisp finish!
price tag: $12







WINE #3 - MEIOMI
USA - California
grapes: Pinot Noir
SMOOTH * ELEGANT * LUSH
aromas of: berries, cranberry, vanilla
tastes of: cherry, strawberry, blackberry, vanilla, oak
* light-medium body, very well balanced, smooth finish!
price tag: $20





WINE #4 - GUIGAL
FRANCE - RHONE (Cotes du Rhone)
grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre 
SILKY * SPICY * BOLD
aromas of: dark berries, cherry, flowers, spice
tastes of: raspberry, black cherry, chocolate, black tea, spice 
* full body, smooth tannins, lingering finish!
price tag: $14 



Being that this is the first weekend of fall, you ought to uncork and celebrate! Cheers!

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