Reverse Wine Snob

Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good

  • About
  • Aldi® Picks
  • Costco® Picks
  • Trader Joe’s® Picks
  • FREE GUIDE
  • Insider Deals
menu icon
go to homepage
  • FREE GUIDE!
  • About
  • Insider Deals
  • Costco
  • Trader Joe's
  • Aldi
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
  • Get Our Free Guide!
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • FREE GUIDE!
    • About
    • Insider Deals
    • Costco
    • Trader Joe's
    • Aldi
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Weekly Wrap-Up: Chocolate, A Bulk Buy, An Unknown Variety and Cheap Pinot Noir! (October 21, 2012)

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 21, 2012 Last Updated: April 4, 2015

    Brix-Bites-Bounty-2
    You probably don't need an excuse to eat more chocolate, but just in case you now have another one!

    Welcome to the weekly wrap-up!

    This week started off not with wine, but with chocolate! Brix Bites Chocolate For Wine to be exact. These are specially formulated chocolates with four different cacao levels each designed for different varieties of wine. We tried them with a number of wines and came away very impressed! What's your favorite indulgence when drinking wine?

    On Tuesday we unveiled our latest BULK BUY, the 2008 Saladini Pilastri Pregio del Conte(Montepulciano + Aglianico = Love). This delicious blend of 50% Montepulciano and 50% Aglianico from Le Marche, Italy is made with organic grapes. At only $12, you'll want to seek out this fabulous bargain.

    Wednesday brought one of my favorite varietals, Petite Sirah, and specifically the 2010 Vigilance Petite Sirah (More Lake County Goodness). Grab a few bottles of this Lake County beauty and stick them in your cellar for a couple years. Patience will definitely be rewarded.

    Thursday we turned to a little known variety and kicked off a new series on the wines of Austria -Awesome Austrians! The 2010 Zantho Zweigelt (Zvy-gelt) from Burgenland, Austria is the perfect wine for Thanksgiving dinner!

    Friday brought our latest Five Favorites post - Fantastic Pinot Noir Under $20! Five of my absolute favorite Pinot Noir, this is another post you'll want to tuck away for your holiday wine shopping.

    Lastly, on Saturday we splurged a little with the 2008 Bonny Doon Vineyard Alamo Creek Syrah. A super smooth wine with lots of fruit and spice plus just about the perfect dose of smoked meat. A really delicious wine that is seriously hard to stop drinking once you start.

    And that's it for this week. Also make sure to check out the Reverse Wine Snob Facebook page to join the discussions on each day's wine!

    Most Viewed Reviews This Week:

    1. Top 10 Red Wines Under $20
    2. Fantastic Pinot Noir Under $20
    3. 2010 Vigilance Petite Sirah

    Click through to the individual wines to find the full reviews including a link with local retailers who carry each wine. Cheers!

    Filed Under: Weekly wrap-up

    << Bonny Doon Vineyard Alamo Creek Syrah - One Savory Syrah
    Indaba Chardonnay - In Da Zone >>

    About Jon Thorsen

    Author and independent wine consumer helping millions of people find great wines without breaking the bank since 2011. Sign up for my FREE GUIDE to learn how! Read more about me...

    Reverse Wine Snob Insider Deals Header Square
    Limited Time offers with amazing discounts just for our readers. Don't Miss Out!

    About Reverse Wine Snob

    Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good! Jon Thorsen is an independent wine consumer who has been helping millions of people (3.9 million visits in 2021 alone) find great wines without breaking the bank since 2011. If you're new to Reverse Wine Snob® sign up for my free guide and don't miss our exclusive Insider Deals! Read more about Reverse Wine Snob in the news and about me.

    Reverse Wine Snob Logo

    Join over 400,000 followers on social media!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

    Helpful Links

    • - Ask The Expert Series
    • - Browse by Variety, Region, etc.
    • - Buy My Book on Amazon
    • - Get Our Free Guide
    • - How To Choose A Good Bottle of Wine
    • - Insider Deals
    • - Insider Deal FAQ
    • - Printable Lists of Recommended Wines
    • - Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery
    • - The Rating System
    • - Wine Tasting Basics

    • - Advertise
    • - Contact Info
    • - Submit Samples for review

    How To Drink Great Wine...Without Breaking The Bank

    Tired of wasting money on bad wine? Sign up for our Free Guide!

    No commitments, no spam. Unsubscribe at any time.

    Best Of Lists!

      • - Aldi Wine
      • - Best Red Wines of 2021
      • - Box Wines
      • - Cabernet Sauvignon
      • - Chardonnay
      • - Chianti
      • - Costco Wine
      • - French Wines
      • - Italian Wines
      • - Malbec
      • - Merlot
      • - Oregon Wines
      • - Organic Wines
      • - Pinot Noir
      • - Red Blends
      • - Rosé
      • - Riesling
      • - Sauvignon Blanc
      • - Spanish Wines
      • - Sparkling Wine
      • - Syrah
      • - Thanksgiving Wines
      • - Trader Joe's Wine
      • - Vegan Wines
      • - Zinfandel
      • And Many More Best of Lists

    Reverse Wine Snob®: Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good.

    Copyright © 2011–2022 · Reverse Wine Snob, LLC. | Privacy, Editorial & Advertising Policy