se is a free standing house in downtown Holliston MA where the first floor can't be more than 500 cozy square feet. The wines were well organized along one wall and the propietor provided a handwritten description for each wine. Her descriptions were so thorough that I didn't need to ask many questions - but after selecting many bottles, I asked for help finding a drier Pinot Grigio. She said, "Well, many wine producers are actually dropping their prices lately and this Borgo is now $11 when it used to be $14. I really like this one and it is less fruit forward." Considering no ones salary is going up lately this seems appropriate, but I'm also thinking, "Is there a neon flashing sign on my forehead that says, 'I'm cheap and looking for value.'? (This is not the first time I've thought this after asking someone for wine advice.) One day later the green label seemed particularly appropriate on the day they award the Green Jacket in golf. The warmish spring night is also cooperating and I barbeque chicken to pair with it. Very floral scent. The first taste is a bit bland and lacks the acidity I was hoping for. Apple juice. Apple juice. Apple juice. And who doesn't like apple juice - with some pear flavoring as well. Mrs. Vino tastes grapefruit - and on a re-taste I see her point - so there must be some acid - just not quite what I wanted. I would not hesitate to look for this easy drinking wine again - especially on a hot summer day, but if I have a choice between this and the Jermann - the Jermann would get my vote. Just a bit more interesting. Two wines in three days - I'm already behind on 10 blogs in 10 days - but I went to a wine tasting where there were too many wines to even think about writing up! I'll have to catch up - but at least I'm dedicated to my wine!Sunday, April 11, 2010
Borgo - Delle Venezie
I dragged Mrs. Vino to a wine shop I wanted to check out. The Wine Hou
se is a free standing house in downtown Holliston MA where the first floor can't be more than 500 cozy square feet. The wines were well organized along one wall and the propietor provided a handwritten description for each wine. Her descriptions were so thorough that I didn't need to ask many questions - but after selecting many bottles, I asked for help finding a drier Pinot Grigio. She said, "Well, many wine producers are actually dropping their prices lately and this Borgo is now $11 when it used to be $14. I really like this one and it is less fruit forward." Considering no ones salary is going up lately this seems appropriate, but I'm also thinking, "Is there a neon flashing sign on my forehead that says, 'I'm cheap and looking for value.'? (This is not the first time I've thought this after asking someone for wine advice.) One day later the green label seemed particularly appropriate on the day they award the Green Jacket in golf. The warmish spring night is also cooperating and I barbeque chicken to pair with it. Very floral scent. The first taste is a bit bland and lacks the acidity I was hoping for. Apple juice. Apple juice. Apple juice. And who doesn't like apple juice - with some pear flavoring as well. Mrs. Vino tastes grapefruit - and on a re-taste I see her point - so there must be some acid - just not quite what I wanted. I would not hesitate to look for this easy drinking wine again - especially on a hot summer day, but if I have a choice between this and the Jermann - the Jermann would get my vote. Just a bit more interesting. Two wines in three days - I'm already behind on 10 blogs in 10 days - but I went to a wine tasting where there were too many wines to even think about writing up! I'll have to catch up - but at least I'm dedicated to my wine!
se is a free standing house in downtown Holliston MA where the first floor can't be more than 500 cozy square feet. The wines were well organized along one wall and the propietor provided a handwritten description for each wine. Her descriptions were so thorough that I didn't need to ask many questions - but after selecting many bottles, I asked for help finding a drier Pinot Grigio. She said, "Well, many wine producers are actually dropping their prices lately and this Borgo is now $11 when it used to be $14. I really like this one and it is less fruit forward." Considering no ones salary is going up lately this seems appropriate, but I'm also thinking, "Is there a neon flashing sign on my forehead that says, 'I'm cheap and looking for value.'? (This is not the first time I've thought this after asking someone for wine advice.) One day later the green label seemed particularly appropriate on the day they award the Green Jacket in golf. The warmish spring night is also cooperating and I barbeque chicken to pair with it. Very floral scent. The first taste is a bit bland and lacks the acidity I was hoping for. Apple juice. Apple juice. Apple juice. And who doesn't like apple juice - with some pear flavoring as well. Mrs. Vino tastes grapefruit - and on a re-taste I see her point - so there must be some acid - just not quite what I wanted. I would not hesitate to look for this easy drinking wine again - especially on a hot summer day, but if I have a choice between this and the Jermann - the Jermann would get my vote. Just a bit more interesting. Two wines in three days - I'm already behind on 10 blogs in 10 days - but I went to a wine tasting where there were too many wines to even think about writing up! I'll have to catch up - but at least I'm dedicated to my wine!
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