Riesling wine bargains in the news
These are the latest Riesling bargains being reported by news sites across the Web through Google. And if you want to check out news feeds for some other whites, choose one below. Should your mood change to reds, you can review the latest reports of red wine bargains, from Beaujolais to Zinfandel.
Chablis · Chardonnay · Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio · Riesling · Sauvignon Blanc
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Wines of the week
Montreal Gazette The wines of the week are reserved for those wines that show exceptional quality and outstanding value. Under $16: Everyday drinking A pure fruit taste that bursts from the bottle Douro 2010, Vila Regia, Sogrape, Portugal red, $10.15, SAQ # 464388. |
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Wines & Spirits: Raventos offers terrific value in a bubbly
Guelph Mercury Dr. Loosen 2010 Blue Slate Riesling Kabinett ($19.95, code 160846). A very refreshing and friendly German (Mosel) Riesling from a top producer there. They style is naturally on the sweet side, but that's all natural grape sugar. |
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The Glass Really Matters: Second Annual Riedel Wine Glass Seminar Takes Place …
Sacramento Magazine (blog) I knew January had to have some redeeming value to it, and I've… Five Great Breakfast Dishes Got some early morning grumblies in your tummy? Here's five dishes… The Glass Really Matters: Second Annual Riedel Wine Glass Seminar Takes Place Feb. |
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Corkage free for NS wine at Delta resto
TheChronicleHerald.ca Gaspereau Vineyards Estate Riesling 2010, 11.2 per cent, $24.99 (500 ml), available only at the winery. The grapes, from the unusually warm 2010 vintage, were harvested Oct. 1, the earliest ever. Winemaker Gina Haverstock is a great Riesling supporter … |
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Guessing games of unclear value
Ottawa Citizen 13.8-per-cent alcohol; $16.95 (218867) Seaglass Riesling 2010 California is not known for riesling, but this off-dry example from Monterey County is worth trying. Look for quite rich and fruity flavours balanced with crisp acidity. |
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Stimmell: Discover some lush Australian red wines
Toronto Star Happy wine hunting! stimmell@sympatico.ca Joseph Cattin 2010 Riesling $14.95 (Alsace) A tremendous value, balanced riesling. Aromas of lemon meringue, honeycomb and apple, with lemony apple, lime and pear flavours. A tangy finish of dried tangerine … |
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Wine, Etc.: 3 wines from New Zealand we think you should try
Annapolis Capital Forrest Estate The Doctor's Riesling Marlborough 2009 ($19). While we are not generally huge fans of riesling, this little beauty is a winner. Amazingly, the grapes that go into making this wine achieved physiological maturity at only 8.5 percent … |
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Bargain Bottles
Washington Post They include a German Riesling, a viognier blend from southern France and two tempranillos that show once again that Spain is a leading source of the world's best wine values today. Venta Morales Tempranillo 2010 r★ La Mancha, Spain, $8 Juicy and rich … |
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Weighing fine new wines from light to heavy duty
Toronto Star By Gord Stimmell Wine Critic Today we are weighing in on three top value General List wines. Weight in wine really refers to style and concentration. We have a lightweight German riesling, a middleweight Argentine merlot, and a heavyweight California … |
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Try a lesser known grape for a tasteworthy deal
Toronto Star So real value often lurks in the not-so-popular grapes represented here, including a riesling, a pinot blanc, a petit verdot, a shiraz and a pinot noir. They're all stunners. Mind you, quite a few wines in the release in the $15 range are dogs and not … |