More than Manischewitz: Moriah's Wine Blog

Name: Ch Montauriol Rigaud Variety: Granache, Syrah Region: Corbieres Country: France  Year: N/A Price: $7.95 Store/wine critic/winery review: The white raspberry and peach notes have a creamy but fresh profile in this rosé. Hints of spice and apricot meld together on the lingering finish. My review: This wine smelled very floral and fruity, like rose and strawberries. It was a light wine but a little fuller body than the Torrontes. It was acidic and tasted of rose and raspberries. This was a very cool and refreshing wine but it would probably taste better with food. I tasted this wine without food.

Name: Maipe Variety: Torrontes Region: N/A Country: Argentina Year: 2016 Price: $7.95 Store/wine critic/winery review: This is an aromatic floral Torrontés with hints of air freshener and bath oil on the nose. A palate with zesty acidity frames crisp flavors of citrus pulp and peel. A racy finish tastes of lime before showing patented varietal bitterness. My review: This wine smelled citrusy, like lemons. It was a light bodied wine with lemon and peach flavors. It was a fairly acidic wine with a bit of a bite. I tasted this wine without food.

This past Wednesday, two friends and I went to Eggleston, VA to Palisades Restaurant for their special Wines Around the World Argentina vs. South Africa. The drive to the restaurant was absolutely terrifying but I was excited to try the food and wine once we got there. Below is the menu from dinner, provided by the restaurant. Africa Braai Spiced Pork Shoulder  African BBQ spiced pork shoulder, features cloves, cinnamon, allspice, cumin, turmeric & coriander Barista 2016 Pinotage Chicken Peri Peri Chicken dish marinated in paprika, ginger, and lemon Simonsig 2015 Chenin Blanc Argentina Lamb Locro Andean Stew with beans, squash, and potatoes Alta Vista 2013 Cabernet Savignon Salmon Cakes with Chimichurri Spiced salmon cakes with chimichurri made with cilantro, basil, scallions, jalapeños, and honey Alta Vista 2015 Torrontes  The plating was nice--I wasn't sure what to expect from this so but I was pleasantly surprised that althoug...

Name: Casa del Maia Variety: White Zinfandel Region: Puglia Country: Italy Year: 2016 Price: $6.95 Shop/wine critic/winery review: From the heart of Italy’s Puglia region, this wine has an enchanting play of light and color bursting with fruit flavors. My review: This wine smelled like strawberries and tasted sweet and acidic with fruity berry and floral rose flavors and a fuller body. The wine was smooth and light. I tasted this wine without food.