Category Archives: Austria

A bounty of 2011 rosé: The San Francisco Chronicle recommends

Posted on June 5, 2012 by The Frugal Wine Snob

This is an interesting shopping list/summer project!Out of 100 roses tried, 30 made their “Recommended” list. Most cost less than $20. The San Francisco Chronicle’s list of 2011 rosés. Written by Jon Bonné. Panelists: Jon Bonné, Chronicle wine editor; Wayne … Continue reading →

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RECOMMENDED: Gobelsburger 2009 Riesling, Kamptal, Austria. $16.79-19.99, available for as little as $13.95. 12.5% ABV.

Posted on October 22, 2011 by The Frugal Wine Snob

We’re stunned at the wide variety of styles that can be produced from the Riesling grape. Still, sparkling, and everything in-between. Austere/dry, to cloyingly sweet. The Schloss Gobelsburg was slightly effervescent (not quite frizzante), and even reminiscent of Champagne in … Continue reading →

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WINE TASTING! 4 recommendations.

Posted on September 27, 2011 by The Frugal Wine Snob

Four noteworthy wines from a recent tasting: Finca Copete, 2010 Torrontes, Argentina, $8.99. Torrontes is considered by some to be the flagship white wine grape of Argentina. This wine’s aroma is sweet, floral, and citrusy—but it’s dry, brilliant (almost metallic), … Continue reading →

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