Adventures of an Atlanta Wanna Be Foodie: A sample of wine we have tried during the snow week!

I wanted to tell you about some of the wine I have been sampling over the last few days!
I think I have a new favorite wine is a Merlot - which I did not realize I like Merlot!

I found the review online
Supple in texture, with ripe plum, herb, currant, game and cherry notes, holding its flavor and focus. An elegant, graceful Merlot at an attractive price. 37,000 cases made.

We purchased this bottle at Kroger on sale for $9.00! The regular price is $16.99. I usually do not purchase anything over $10, so I highly recommend going out and trying this while its on sale!

Read more: http://www.snooth.com/wine/dynamite-vineyards-merlot-north-coast-2003/?t=reviews#ixzz1AvaNqDf3

My next wine has become somewhat of a staple wine - Cupcake Pinot Noir. Cupcake is a great wine and you can usually find it for around $8-9 a bottle.

Here is more information on the Cupcake wines - the experts can tell you more than I can!

Richardson explained that his Cupcake line has been designed to please the palates of the next generation of wine drinkers. “The current generation of wine consumers tend to find what they like and stick with it. The newer generation is always looking for something new, bigger, better – that’s what this line-up offers.” The wines are hand-crafted to be rich and decadent with a smooth, creamy palate, designed to create a moment of luxury and pure pleasure…making each sip like indulging in a gourmet cupcake.

Richardson literally traveled the world to find the ideal terroir for the grapes of each varietal. He no doubt in involved in the entire wine-making process, and now he’s on the road to personally introduce his wines to market.

- I have taken this wine to several parties gatherings and it has been enjoyed by all! I guess we are part of the "next generation of wine drinkers" so go buy a bottle and let me know what you think!

The 3rd wine of the week was called Root:1 Cabernet Sauvignon

This wine comes from Chili - I thought it was good - but I am no expert! The reviews say it is best with bold cheeses, red pasta sauces, ribs, steaks, and chocolate!

Stewart purchased this wine - so I am unsure of the total... but it looks like it retails for about $12.00 a bottle normally... but i am sure it was on sale at Kroger!

Another blogger had to say this about Root:1

Initial strong cherry pie aroma, which mellows into a slightly jammy black cherry. There's a touch of tobacco and hay, with big, firm tannins. There's a tart finish that is very long lasting

http://wine-by-benito.blogspot.com/