Category Archives: Wine by Region

Mother’s Day, Wine, Joy, Life and Death

Posted on May 12, 2013 by The Frugal Wine Snob

Happy Mother’s Day. Random thoughts: Why do I always weep when my college-age children leave to go back to college? I’m turning into my mother! My Mom died on 3/3/07. In a strange synchronicity, 3307 was the house number of … Continue reading →

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GOOD! Recuerdo 2012 Torrontés, La Rioja, Argentina. 13% ABV, $12

Posted on April 25, 2013 by The Frugal Wine Snob

COLOR: Clear, pale straw-green. NOSE: Roses, yeast rolls, stone fruit. TASTE: Roses, salt, stone, minerals. Dry with crisp acidity. Suggested pairing: oysters on the half shell. LABEL: Memories—recuerdos—are timeless. With more than 300 days of sun each year, the Argentine … Continue reading →

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: 2011 Cave des Vins de Bourgueil Lieu-dit Beauregard, Bourgueil, Cabernet Franc. 12.5% ABV, around $10.

Posted on April 4, 2013 by The Frugal Wine Snob

This wine is so stinkin’ delicious, I am heading to the wine shop later today to pick up their remaining stash. It’s the most exciting red wine I’ve had in a long time. It has the soaring high notes typical … Continue reading →

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: 2011 Domaine du Tariquet “Classic” white blend (45% Ugni Blanc, 35% Colombard, 10% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Gros Manseng), Côtes de Gascogne. 11.5% ABV, available for as little as $6.95 online.

Posted on April 4, 2013 by The Frugal Wine Snob

APPEARANCE: Pale gold. AROMA: Linden, citrus. TASTE: Pear, apple, honey, lychee, grapefruit. Very faint Sauvignon Blanc edge is evident. Tart and refreshing, dry, yet with a round sweetness. Minerals, lemon. Good silky mouthfeel. Among the most intriguing wines I’ve tasted … Continue reading →

Posted in Colombard, France, Gros Manseng, Ugni Blanc, White Blend | Leave a comment

Expanding The Frugal Wine Snob’s Mission

Posted on March 23, 2013 by The Frugal Wine Snob

Friends, I’ve been stuck. (Could you tell? No blog posts since January.) Finally figured it out. This blog has grown in TOTALLY unexpected ways (and has grown me as well). Besides being interested in good, affordable wines, for me wine … Continue reading →

Posted in France, News, Spain, Travel | 2 Comments

“April in Paris” Wine and Art Tour, April 13-20

Posted on January 8, 2013 by The Frugal Wine Snob

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know I’m an enthusiastic traveler. It’s great fun to explore new places, learn about different cultures, and meet new people. Did you know that by traveling you also change the … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Travel, Visits to Vineyards/Winemakers | Leave a comment

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: The Wines of Turkey

Posted on December 19, 2012 by The Frugal Wine Snob

I was thrilled to attend the November 2012 EWBC (European Wine Bloggers/Digital Wine Communications Conference) in Izmir, Turkey. Like most of the conference attendees, I sampled perhaps hundreds of wines. While the conference in Izmir’s SwissHotel was stellar, I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Boğazkere, Kalecik Karasi, Moscato/Muscat, Narince, Öküzgözü, Red Blend, Turkey | 4 Comments

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Matthew Iaconis 2011 Moscato, Lodi. 11.6% ABV. $11.99.

Posted on November 24, 2012 by The Frugal Wine Snob

MAN. This will have to be one of my Wines of the Year. Absolutely fantastic. Roses, roses, and linden — perhaps the most aromatic wine I’ve enjoyed all year, with a taste that lives up to the aroma. A touch … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Moscato/Muscat, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

RECOMMENDED: Pamukkale 2010 Kalecik Karasi, Denizli, Turkey. 13% ABV.

Posted on November 22, 2012 by The Frugal Wine Snob

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Tonight, I’m grateful for many people, events, and things, including the one bottle of wine I brought back from Turkey, the Pamukkale Wines Kalecik Karasi. Yummy with dinner! You probably won’t be able to find the Pamukkale … Continue reading →

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Turkey, Part One. “Life doesn’t happen by doing the practical, sensible, or reasonable.”

Posted on November 15, 2012 by The Frugal Wine Snob

Today, the third Thursday in November, is Beaujolais Nouveau Day. Yet on this day of French celebration, all I can think about is Turkey as I unwind from my week-long journey to that country, where I visited the city of … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Travel, Turkey | 9 Comments