http://www.viewpoints.com/Wine Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:29:04 GMT Reviews about Wine http://www.viewpoints.com/Kaiser-Home-Winery-Cranberry-Table-Wine-review-4cc85 If you have never experienced a winefest, I recommend that you do so.  This is how I stumbled on to the best tasting/most versatile wine of all time!  "Crasin Hell" is a cranberry wine (and as some of you are thinking...I don't like cranberries either) that can used as a table wine, after dinner, as a party wine, or in any other fashion.  "It is that good!"  My fabulous fifty friends get mad at me anytime I tell someone about our "secret wine" as we have dubbed it.  I guess I'm really in trouble now! ... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:29:04 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Kaiser-Home-Winery-Cranberry-Table-Wine-review-4cc85 TerrySue 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Lost-Vineyards-Red-Frizze-review-4fc41 I came upon this wine accidentally at the market of all places. I have to say I do not like red wine, I prefer white but my husband likes red so I bought it. I was so surprised when I tried it. It is so soft and flavorful, it has no strong after taste.  It is unlike any other red wine I have tasted. So if you like me are not a fan of the reds try this one and I am certain it will sway you. Just goes to show sometimes you do not have to pay a lot to get something... Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:31:25 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Lost-Vineyards-Red-Frizze-review-4fc41 seasidearms 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Mclaren-Vale-review-00630 At one time I lived just 15 minutes from McLaren Vale in South Australia. I have boasted that I could roll out of bed and be at a cellar door in15 minutes. — — But I must admit that my affection for the wine district had more to do with convenience than oenology. (Fancy word for making wine). — — In fact, my preference for South Australian wine was Barossa Valley for reds and Clare Valley for whites. — — And, I am a wine snob. Southeastern Australian appellation isn't good enough for me. It merely means that grapes from all over Oz are shipped to Victoria, where they are blended for short term drinking. — — Then, years later while living in the US,  I discovered some McLaren Vale Shiraz by a couple of vineyards that just turned my socks inside out. — — I'll give you the name of one label because it is my second favorite. (If I told you the first, there would be less for me. How's that for a recommendation?) — ... Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:44:31 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Mclaren-Vale-review-00630 Eyerater 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Chateau-dYquem-1995-review-03933 I recently attended a wine dinner for a close friends 40th birthday party.  They served Chateau d'Yquem and it was perhaps the most memorable dessert wine I have ever tasted.  It was creamy, bold, oaky, sweet and full of amazing flavor. Hints of honey and cream.  Just absolutely wonderful. — http://www.wineaccess.com/wine/product/265025/1995-Chateau-d'Yquem-Sauternes —... Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:26:32 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Chateau-dYquem-1995-review-03933 Matt 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Wild-Vines-Blackberry-Merlot-review-8ab25 I have never been much of a wine drinker, but at a recent party I fell in love with the flavor of Wild Vines Blackberry Merlot.  The taste wasn't too dry or too sweet and it was good enough to have a couple of glasses.  This wine has the delicious taste of a merlot with the sweet taste of fresh ripened blackberries.  This is my new favorite wine and retails for under $10 so it is a bargain of flavor.  Each 8 ounce serving is around 170 calories plus it is alcohol so you need to monitor your consumption.  This is great for a social gathering and has a great sweet and fruity... Thu, 29 May 2008 11:18:43 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Wild-Vines-Blackberry-Merlot-review-8ab25 stef42678 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Koenig-Vineyards-Riesling-review-e16e0 I first fell in love with Ice Wine (Nectar of the Gods!) while in Canada. Honestly, I am some what of a wine novice and I really thought Ice Wine was only produced in Canada.  I planned plenty of trips there (especially BC) so I could bring home a bottle. (and it wasn't cheap either.  My last bottle was VERY SMALL and it cost $30 - thats US $) — Imagine my surprise when I was at the Weekend Farmer's Market in Boise (I just moved here from Georgia) and I found a bottle of Ice Wine from the Ste Chapelle Winery right here in Idaho. At $20 a bottle, I snatched up 2! — WOW!! That is the BEST Ice Wine I have ever had.  — If you can get a bottle of this, I HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!! — www.stechapelle.com —... Wed, 28 May 2008 04:47:34 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Koenig-Vineyards-Riesling-review-e16e0 Rachel-in-Boise 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Hess-Chardonnay-2005-review-34101 While choosing a wine for a rehersal dinner I picked up a bottle of the 2005 Hess Chardonay to try. Because of a rather large guest list I was looking for something good but also a good value. For the less that $12 price tag this was a lovely Chardonay that will appeal to a broad range of wine tastes. Moderate without being middle of the road. —... Wed, 28 May 2008 02:55:51 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Hess-Chardonnay-2005-review-34101 CTDogMom 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Rosemont-Estates-review-084e4 This one is by far the best bet for the money.  Rosemont Estate's award winning Shiraz Cabernet is rich in taste but cost averages $7-8 per bottle.  It's smooth, lightly fruity, and full flavored.  It's great for a dinner party or wine tasting with friends.  It's quickly become one of my friends' favorites following some of our get togethers.  Outstanding! —... Sun, 18 May 2008 16:39:51 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Rosemont-Estates-review-084e4 MyReview4u 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Wild-Vines-Blackberry-Merlot-review-18bf5 I have been a wine drinker for many years and I can tell you that the very first time I tasted Wild Vines Blackberry Merlot I fell in love with it.  It is a sweet wine that is not dry at all like some other Merlots. It is the perfect mix of fruity taste with a full body and nice rich color. I promise you if you try it you will not be sorry.  Many of my friends who have tried it, have made it their new favorite too. They all know when they come over to my house that it is the only thing to bring their hostess!  Give it a try! You won't be... Fri, 09 May 2008 18:01:19 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Wild-Vines-Blackberry-Merlot-review-18bf5 Babzie 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Yellow-tail-shiraz-2006-review-6c073 Yellow Tail Shiraz is quiet a wine, it is full bodied, fruity, oaky and very well balanced, yummy with a nice big juicey piece of steak!! enjoy! — I would get this wine if I was throwing a party or have a nice night out with friends and loved ones. — This is a shiraz that I think would be a great starter wine for someone who has never tried a shiraz/syrah type wine. —... Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:43:46 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Yellow-tail-shiraz-2006-review-6c073 Chaunce71 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Matthew-Fox-2003-review-86a01 I too, discovered this wine at Marc's. I've long been a fan of 3 Buck Chuck, and wondered if Matthew Fox could compete. — — Compete Matthew does. I often visit Cleveland, from Chicago, and I often return with a bottle or three of Matthew fox. I like the Merlot, the Shiraz, the cab, all of them. Good stuff I say! — — I bought 3 bottles this evening, and I paid $3.89 a bottle. — —... Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:56:31 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Matthew-Fox-2003-review-86a01 joeveto 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Yellowtail-Shiraz-review-33152 Yellow Tail has a smooth, refreshing taste. Pairs well with a variety of foods, and best of all....it's inexpensive!!!  I have been drinking Yellow Tail for the past two years and it is my favorite red wine.  Nice enough to give as a gift or bring to a party,... Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:52:13 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Yellowtail-Shiraz-review-33152 emkatiej 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Wild-Vines-Blackberry-Merlot-review-23ef3    I like red wine the best and I was looking for something different.  I bought a bottle of this wine and I have drank nothing else since then.  I have also tried the Strawberry, which is very good, but my favorite is the Blackberry Merlot.  —... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:24:43 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Wild-Vines-Blackberry-Merlot-review-23ef3 Heidi177 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Martini-Rossi-Asti-Spumante-review-bf784 I used to be an event coordinator for a nice woodsy lodge.Whether for a wedding or a couples retreat, I always recommended this and never had any disappointed customers! Great value for a great champagne. Very flavorful, light and bubbly! I would continue to recommend Martini & Rossi Asti Spumonte to anyone who enjoys a good, quality glass of... Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:25:19 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Martini-Rossi-Asti-Spumante-review-bf784 Shamary16 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Yellow-tail-shiraz-2006-review-47463 Yellow Tail Shiraz is by far one of the better tasting wines I have found. It is not bitter, nor too dry. I have never experience a vinagery taste either. — — This is a full bodied wine that accompanies many types of food without taking away from or masking the foods pallet. — I would recommend this to any avid wine drinker. —... Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:13:58 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Yellow-tail-shiraz-2006-review-47463 mrsfitzpatrick 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Charles-Shaw--145818-review-e0360 Trader Joe's Charles Shaw Merlot known also as "three buck chuck" (in some regions "two buck chuck") is a good inexpensive wine that holds its own with competitors. Even some of our friends who are wine snobs don't turn their noses up at this wine. The other varieties are not bad either. We like the Cabernet Sauvignon as well as the... Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:59:17 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Charles-Shaw--145818-review-e0360 maikkij 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Sandeman-Port-Wines-review-ffb22 There's something very civilized about sherries and ports, those sweet, fortified wines that are served in tiny goblets after dinner. I fell in love with the Sandeman ports several years ago, when I spent time in Portugal, the home of port wines. — Sandeman produces a wide variety of ports - from the rich, nutty tawny port, to cream sherries, to the ruby ports, which are the most common of all port wines. I like them all, but I'm especially pleased with Sandeman's Founder's Reserve - a rich, ruby port that is the perfect ending to a good meal. I love it that it's possible to spend less than $20 and get an excellent bottle of port. When it comes to Sandeman, it's always money well spent, because there's a not a loser in the bunch. True, there are vintage Sandeman ports that sell for well over $100 abottle, but I'm not a wine expert- I'm just someone who knows what she likes and, for my money, it's hard to beat a $20 bottle of Sandeman's Founder's Reserve. — How to store... Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:57:02 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Sandeman-Port-Wines-review-ffb22 Telpher 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Arbor-Mist-review-06de0 As a wine lover, I am almost embarrassed to admit that I love Arbor Mist Blackberry Merlot.  This is the first wine I ever had and still remains one of my favorites to this day.  It is sweet, fun and refreshing.  The extremely affordable price seals the... Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:55:09 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Arbor-Mist-review-06de0 Leilea 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Little-Penguin-review-1ccd The Little Penguin brand of white wine - a Chardonnay if I am not mistaken is a truly classic white wine. Bottle sizes range from 125ml (come as a 4pk) to the standard 750ml bottle. The size you choice depends on how often you drink it as it will oxidize quickly once open. This is a very mellow white, not so sweet on the palate but excellent with fish and pasta dishes. Also went very well with sharp white cheddar cheese and crackers. This wine has a very good nose and slightly oaky finish to it. Would recommend this to anyone trying out Australian wines for the first time. —... Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:31:05 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Little-Penguin-review-1ccd Redteddybear 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Sutter-Home-White-Zinfandel-2000-review-96a71 Whether, this brand or any other, white zinfandel is essentially one step above above the likes of Boones Farm and Mad Dog. This is a wine for folks who enjoy soda with a meal. If your palette has yet to mature and you still crave something sweet to drink, try a Beaujolais. It is generally light and floral, but lacks all of the overwhelming... Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:09:46 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Sutter-Home-White-Zinfandel-2000-review-96a71 becklomax 1