Our annual Oscar party, which we pair with a signature red carpet cocktail, was a hit, and so was the cocktail, but after we finished a bottle of Bulleit bourbon, we moved on to the liquid treats brought by our guests. One such gift, was a bottle of 2012 Moderna Chardonnay. It was a light,…
Tag: sweet white wine
Review, Sauvignon Blanc, Torrontes
Review: New Age Torrontes/Sauvignon Blanc
by wineforthewin •
Sweet and spritzy, this wine is a good alternative for Muscat lovers. From Mendoza, Argentina, this white is a blend of Torrontes and Sauvignon Blanc (10%), so it’s easy to understand the floral and peachy flavors emanating from this syrupy drink. The artsy bottle suggests pouring the wine over ice and adding a bit of…
Blends, Muscat, Non-California, Reisling, Review, Under $20, White Blend
Review: 2012 Jarenincan Crnko
by wineforthewin •
Bet you can’t say that five times fast. I bought this Slovenian white blend of riesling and dry muscat hoping to drink it with a delicious meal featuring lemon garlic cod and jasmine rice, but I decided to bring this table wine to a pre-New Year’s Eve party since it’s 1-Liter size and bottle cap…