Variety: Pinot Grigio
Region: Venezie
Country: Italy
Year: 2010
Price: $8.95
Winery Review: gPG is from the delle Venezie regions of northeastern Italy. A clean and crisp palate with plenty of texture and weight follows aromas of apples and zesty lemons. It's perfect with grilled white fish or light risotto.
My Review: The nose of this wine was packed with a lemon, zesty aroma that reminded me of a lemon cleaning solution. The wine tasted like an explosion of citrus fruit with a good amount of acidity blending through. A very crisp delightful wine.
I did not have food with this wine.
Name: Oveja NegraI did not have food with this wine.
Variety: Syrah-Cab Rose Reserva
Region: N/A
Country: Chile
Year: 2010
Price: $6.95
Winery Review: Oveja Negra Reserva Rosé is bright cherry-red in color and has an attractive nose with aromas of raspberries and strawberries as well as plum and a bit of green apple. Crisp and juicy on the palate with a slight sweetness that accompanies the red fruit flavors. Pleasing natural acidity with medium high intensity, nice persistence, and a fresh finish.
My Review: I got a strong pomegranate aroma from this wine. I was caught off gaurd by the spicy component of this wine, but it was offset a bit by the red berry flavors of the wine. I wasn't a big fan of the acidity in this wine.
I did not have food with this wine.
Variety: Castelão (45%), Tinta Roriz (25%), Tinta Barroca (20%) and Pinot Noir (10%)
Region: Lisbon
Country: Portugal
Year: N/A
Price: $21.95 ($5.49/bottle)
Winery Review: This smooth Portuguese red is a blend of Castelão (45%), Tinta Roriz (25%), Tinta Barroca (20%) and Pinot Noir (10%). The vineyards are located near Lisbon, planted in sunny gentle slopes of clay and limestone soils. The wine was aged in oak barrels.
My Review: I enjoyed this wine. The nose presented oaky, red fruit flavors. I definitely tasted plum and other red fruit flavors in the blend. I thought this was a very well balanced, smooth wine.
I did not have food with this wine.
Name: Montebuena Rioja Crianza
Variety: 100% Tempranillo
Region: N/A
Country: Spain
Year: 2007
Price: $6.95
Winery Review: 100% Tempranillo. Dark red. Spicy red berries and cherry on the nose, with hints of cracked pepper and dried rose. Crisp and dry on the palate, with spicy redcurrant and cherry flavors, light tannins and a fresh, energetic finish. An excellent value, and surprisingly elegant for this price point.
My Review: The nose of this wine was a mix of cherry and raspberry. A lot of deep red aromas. The wine was dry yet smooth with cherry flavors dominating the palate.
I did not have food with this wine.
Variety: Moscato
Region: N/A
Country: Italy
Year: N/A
Price: $7.95
Winery Review: Bright, light golden color. Very aromatic nose of ripe apricots, sage, honey and a slight minerality. Medium bodied, sweet and fruity with flavors of apricots and tangerine. Well balanced acidity and medium finish with layers of sweet and citrus fruit.
My Review: Like most Moscatos I've tasted, this wine had a sweet floral nose. It tasted strongly of honey with tangeringe citrus coming through. A very light and delightful wine.
I did not have food with this wine.
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