Wines Under $20

Wines under $20

Mar 202013
 
2007 Giordano Toscana Rosso “Gold Collection”, Tuscany, Italy, $13 (S) – Rating 88

Give this big boy some time to breathe for optimal enjoyment. An earthy old world nose of dark fruit, spice and leather. The palate will experience a delicate earthiness featuring rich flavors of dark fruit, dark plum and cherry with interesting notes of espresso on the finish. Full bodied with moderate acidity and soft tannins makes for a nice fireplace wine. Buy This Wine

Mar 202013
 
2010 Giordano Sangiovese i.g.t “Toscana Collection”  Tuscany, Italy, $12.50 (S) – Rating 90

Think summer afternoon with friends around the the BBQ and pool…this is the right wine. A nose of smokey cherry with undertones of spice and leather. Clean bright flavors of cherry and plum with a bit of raspberry with hints of espresso in the long finish. Medium bodied with moderate acidity and balanced tannins make for an excellent summer red. Buy This Wine

Mar 202013
 
2011 Giordano Salento Prestigio Chardonnay i.g.t. Gold Collection  Apulia, Italy, $11.50 (S) – Rating 89

An excitingly crisp Chardonnay for those who prefer an unoaked style. A bright nose of floral notes complimented with hints of citrus, honeydew melon and honeysuckle. The palate will enjoy the flavors of pineapple and Meyer lemon with red apple undertones . Crisp acidity makes for many food pairing possibilities. Buy This Wine

Mar 202013
 
Giordano Esclusivo Etchetta Oro Salento Rosso, Apulia, Italy, $13 (S) – Rating 90

A big red blend of native and international grape varieties with an inviting nose of rich dark cherry, raspberry jam spice and leather. Rather fruit forward with flavors of dark fruit, cherry and raspberry with hints of cola and vanilla. Full to medium bodied with supple yet integrated tannins. A great value wine that will pair well with grilled meats or stews. Buy This Wine

Mar 092013
 
2011 Bryon Santa Barbara Pinot Noir, CA, $19 (S) – Rating 89

A good value Pinot Noir with a pleasant nose of blueberry and cherry with hints of cola and notes of campfire smoke. The wine has a rich and round mouth-feel with flavors of blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, red cherry and cola. Soft tannins make the wine immediately enjoyable. Buy This Wine