Author: Mark F

Wente Vineyards Riva Ranch Chardonnay 2019 – WineO Mark Review

Wente Vineyards Riva Ranch Chardonnay 2019 – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay Vintage: 2019 ABV: 13.5% Wine Region: Arroyo Seco, Monterey, California Flavor Profile: Pear, apple, and toasted oak aromas with a buttery texture balanced with bright acidity. Average Price: $19 – $22 WineO Mark Review This wine is very aromatic with loads […]

Sebastiani Butterfield Station Chardonnay – WineO Mark Review

Sebastiani Butterfield Station Chardonnay – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay Vintage: 2019 ABV: 13.9% Wine Region: North Coast, California Flavor Profile: Baked apples, lemon, vanilla, buttered toast/popcorn with creamy mouthfeel  Average Price: $13-$15 WineO Mark Review The aroma of this wine is pretty straightforward. I can smell some baked apples, butterscotch, butter, and […]

Bogle Phantom Chardonnay 2019 – WineO Mark Review

Bogle Phantom Chardonnay 2019 – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay Vintage: 2019 ABV: 14.5% Wine Region: Clarksburg, California Flavor Profile: Green apples and pears turn into the flavors of a freshly baked pie, while a crisp acidity along with the cream texture makes for a balanced wine. Average Price: $16-$20 WineO […]

Diora La Splendeur du Soleil Chardonnay – WineO Mark Review

Diora La Splendeur du Soleil Chardonnay – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay Vintage: 2020 ABV: 14.5% Wine Region: Monterey, California Flavor Profile: Crisp tart apple and citrus flavors along with a creamy, smooth vanilla finish Average Price: $16-$20 WineO Mark Review This Chardonnay has a fruity aroma filled with butter, peach, pear, vanilla, […]

Sonoma-Cutrer River Ranches Chardonnay – WineO Mark Review

Sonoma-Cutrer River Ranches Chardonnay – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay Vintage: 2021 ABV: 13.8% Wine Region: Sonoma Coast, California Flavor Profile:  Creamy mouthfeel with bright acidity and a refreshing taste for a Chardonnay Average Price: $20-$25 WineO Mark Review The Sonoma-Cutrer River Ranches Chardonnay has rich, complex, and crisp flavors. I can taste […]

Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc – WineO Mark Review

Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc – WineO Mark Review Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc is one of the first two wines created by Ferrari-Carano 40 years ago. If you’re looking for a white wine with crisp and fruity flavor with bright acidity, this wine should be on your list.  Many of the Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc vintage wines have received […]

Taken Red Wine Blend – WineO Mark Review

Taken Red Blend – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Zinfandel, 11% Merlot, 7% Malbec, 2% Petit Syrah Vintage: 2019 ABV: 14.3% Wine Region: Napa Valley, California Flavor Profile: Ripe dark fruits with chocolate, vanilla, and hints of earth Average Price: $17-$40 WineO Mark Review On the nose, the first thing that […]

A Guide to Champagne: 12 Best Champagne Under $100

A Guide to Champagne: Best Champagne Under $100 Quick Answer: My favorite champagne is Ruinart. But there are a few reasons I like this Champagne, the most important of which is that it is delicious! However, the main reason is because it was the Champagne we drank at my wedding! Champagne and celebrations pair very […]

Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut Champagne N.V.

Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut Champagne N.V. – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: 30-40% Pinot Noir, 30-40% Pinot Meunier, 20-30% Chardonnay Vintage: Non-Vintage ABV: 12% Wine Region: Champagne, France Flavor Profile: Crisp and delicate with apple, citrus, and nutty flavors Average Price: $40-$60 WineO Mark Review The wine is golden straw yellow in color. […]

Laurent-Perrier Brut Cuvée Champagne Rosé N.V.

Laurent-Perrier Brut Cuvée Champagne Rosé N.V. – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir Vintage: Non-Vintage ABV: 12% Wine Region:  Montagne de Reims, Champagne Flavor Profile: Crisp and delicate with raspberry, cherry, and floral aromas Average Price: $80-$90 WineO Mark Review One of the few that make a Rosé Champagne with 100% Pinot […]

Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne – WineO Mark Review

Ruinart Champagne Blanc de Blancs – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay Vintage: Non-Vintage ABV: 12.5% Wine Region: Champagne, France Flavor Profile: Crisp and delicate with white peach and white flower aromas Average Price: $90-$100 WineO Mark Review This wine, from the oldest established Champagne House, is one of my favorites. I’m […]

Uppercut Cabernet Sauvignon – WineO Mark Review

Uppercut Cabernet Sauvignon – WineO Mark Review The Uppercut Cabernet Sauvignon is a nice and solid wine that almost anyone can enjoy at an attractive price point. It’s been quite popular for the last 5+ years, because the wine is an affordable Cabernet Sauvignon that even red wine drinkers have enjoyed. Who Makes Uppercut Cabernet […]

Catena Malbec – WineO Mark Review

Catena Malbec – WineO Mark Review The Catena Malbec is one of the top Argentinian Malbec wines in the market today. Its 2019 vintage year wine is featured in Vivino’s Best Wines under $20 and has garnered multiple recognitions from different wine enthusiasts. A number of well-known wine critics have given high ratings on this […]