Nobilio Sauvignon Blanc

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Name: Nobilio

 

Variety: Sauvignon Blanc (12.5% Alcohol)

Region: Marlborough

Country: New Zealand

Year: 2013

Price: $11

My Review: This wine appears light yellow/gold with a slight hint of green. It appears to be medium bodied, with more legs than most white wines. This wine smells strong acidic smell of pear, grass, and even a little like urine. This is a bitter, acidic wine, but is very smooth as well. Definitely different than most of the white wines I have had in the past. It also has a very vegetal flavor.

Winery Review: Marlborough, with its warm days and cool, clear nights, produces distinctive world renowned Sauvignon Blanc. Our Regional Collection Sauvignon Blanc has a bouquet of ripe tropical and citrus fruits that flow through to the palate, finishing fresh and crisp. It's perfect as a match for seafood, salads, and light poultry dishes.

I did not drink this with food

I would probably drink this again

Rodolfo Tannat

Monday, March 3, 2014

Name: Rodolfo

 

Variety: Tannat (13.5% Alcohol)

Region: Mendoza

Country: Argentina

Year: 2012

Price: $9

My Review:  This wine is a very dark, thick looking wine. It is almost black, but is really dark purple. It has slow legs as well. It smells very fruity, with aromas of strawberry, cherry, raspberry, and a slight hint of pear. Because of the slight pear aroma, this thick, red wine actually somewhat resembles a white wine more than most red wines on the nose. This is a very sweet, smooth wine. It tastes exactly as it smells, except I do not taste the pear, but I do taste a little blueberry.

Winery Review: The 200-year-old Vina Cornejo Costas, with its state of the art facilities, is one of the oldest wineries in Argentina. Big and bold, showcasing rich red berries and black currant, with chocolate notes and soft tannins. Enjoy Tannat tonight!

I did not drink this with food

I would definitely drink this again

Tarima Monastrell

Monday, March 3, 2014

Name: Tarima

 

Variety: Mourvedre (14.5% Alcohol)

Region: Alicante

Country: Spain

Year: 2012

Price: $10

My Review:  This looks like a very thick wine that sticks to the inside of the glass more than most. It has very slow legs and is a deep purple color. It smells strongly of blackberry and cherry with a small amount of rubber. It is a thick, dry wine that is very smooth. It tastes exactly how it smells with a very slight aftertaste of honey on toast. It clings to the inside of my mouth as the legs would suggest.

Winery Review: The image of the passion flower was chosen for Tarima because the blossom never ceases to amaze and entice people around the world. The vivid colors and complex structure draws you into for a closer look; just as the color and aromas of this wine attract your attention. Made from Monastrell grapes grown on gnarled vines in the rugged, arid climate of Alicante, Tarima blossoms in your glass with notes of licorice, chocolates, and a hint of dark violets.

I did not drink this with food

I would drink this again