Weingut Leitz is a German wine producer, based in the Rheingau region, I’ve been following for a number of years and I’m consistently impressed with their wines. They are also becoming one of the best known producers in the region. The Leitz family estate was taken over by Johannes Leitz in 1985. At the time […]
Sparkling Wine
Review: Francoise Gazeau, Cremant de Limoux Brut Classique Rosé
Today I have yet another wine from my friends at Naked Wines, which is kind of like a wine club but it’s not really a wine club. If you’re interested in understanding what that means (which you should be) read my explanation of it in this review. And regardless of whether you read that overview, […]
Review: Penelope Breathless California Brut
As a wine blogger I am constantly asked what my favorite wine is. That’s an impossible question to answer. It’s the equivalent of, “what’s your favorite song?” There are just so many! I suppose the best answer is, “the one that’s in my glass.” I bring that up because as I sat down to write […]
Review: Pasqua, Romeo & Juliet Prosecco
I’ve reviewed a couple other wines from Pasqua recently, and one thing I haven’t mentioned is that these wines are brought to us in the US by Bronco Wine Company, the fourth largest wine company in the US. When it comes to bargain wines, the portfolios at Bronco are massive and filled with great deals. […]
Review: Marqués de Cáceres, Cava, Brut
There’s an old idiom about having “Champagne taste on a a beer budget,” that is to say you like expensive things but you don’t have the money to afford those things. Suffering from this affliction is one of the things that drove me to start Cheap Wine Ratings. I literally have Champagne taste on a […]
Côte Orelia Blanc de Noirs, Bargain Bubbly
A few weeks ago I was reviewing some wines from Lidl. They sent me a few samples from their holiday collection to check out and I have one here to share with you. This one is a sparkling wine called Côte Orelia, Blanc de Noirs. In my opinion, no holiday should be celebrated without sparkling […]
Barth Riesling Sekt Sparkling Riesling
Many Americans don’t think of Germany when looking for a sparkling wine, however they produce some wonderful sparklers. They produce more than you might expect too — sekt makes up 31% of Germany’s total wine production. This sparkler is made from riesling in the traditional méthode champenoise (meaning the carbonation is achieved by finishing the […]
Rosa Regale Brachetto d’Acqui
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and many men will be looking for flowers or chocolates or something sweet for their significant other. But if you want to something a little different, something unique, yet still in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, this wine may be just what you need. Rosa Regale is a sparkling Brachetto d’Acqui, […]
Forget-Brimont, Brut Premier Cru Champagne
Sometimes we all need a splurge. You need to treat yo’ self! And when it comes to a wine splurge, Champagne is near the top of the list for me. Champagne is typically not cheap, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find good value. Value is all a matter of perspective. I’m often asked if more […]
Barefoot Bubbly Prosecco
Barefoot is the largest wine brands in the world. I don’t know the exact numbers, but it’s one of those wines that can be found pretty much everywhere. Although it’s now owned by E&J Gallo, it was started by wine industry outsiders and built its following by appealing to people who normally wouldn’t drink wine. […]