Milbrandt Vineyards Merlot 2008
Our Review: We are pretty harsh on the Merlot around here. We aren’t some sort of “Side Ways” of the wine world. We just find that most Merlot ends up being a disaster or something similar to licking an ashtray that was recently crammed with grapes. One dimensional and overkill with tobacco. This one was [...]
Outstanding Food, World-Class Wine and Spectacular Service. Just another night at Tuscany.
Tuscany Italian Restaurant has quickly become our favorite restaurant in the North Georgia area, hands down. There simply is no competition to the service, quality of food and creativity of their staff. Simply outstanding, every single time. With the Wine Appreciation Dinner, they go so far and away of what any other venue provides. Not to [...]
Blackstock Sangiovese Rose 2008
Sometimes here at Southeast Vino, we get a little entrenched in the “standards”. What a mistake that can be. You have to branch out and try new wines and new ideas. Something a little less… mainstream. That is where the BlackStock Sangiovese Rose comes in. With a fine ruby color, this wine has exotic aromas [...]
Celebrate the Awakening of the Vines
Spring Brunch Followed by the Music of the Women of Heart April 15, 2012 Join us for a special brunch honoring the awakening of our vineyard. The vines are gently budding out, the tender shoots providing this years fruit. It’s a time for all of us to say a special prayer of thanks for today [...]
Aravo Albariño 2009
Our take: This wine is quite pretty with color of light gold, and richer less green salty mineral on the nose than the nose than you often get with wines that bring a citrus pattern. Opens with an unusual fruit, floral sweetness that sets the tone for some bracing acidity and green mineral notes to [...]
Trattore Wines – 2009 Zinfandel Estate
My Take This wine was pretty impressive. When I got my first impressive on the nose of the wine, I knew that it was not a straight-varietal Zinfandel. I picked up subtle pepper notes and deep notes of tobacco. My initial impression was correct. This wine was cut 88% Zinfandel and 12% Petite Sirah. It [...]
Carol Shelton Wild Thing 2007
My take: This dark ruby, garnet beauty is the first Carol Shelton that I’ve ever enjoyed.. It opens black cherry, light berry with hints of leather. On the palate, this wine is light to medium bodied and balanced. The flavor profile is a rounded black cherry and peppery blend with a touch of cedar, light [...]
C.G. Di Arie Petite Sirah
Update: Aged for an additional year improved this wine even more. I was very fortunate to meet Chaim Gur-Arieh, Winemaker/Proprietor of C.G. Di Arie and experience a private tasting of several of his wines. To be very honest, I found the wines to be pretty astounding. I typically just have time to write a single [...]
