Evodia Garnacha

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Name: Evodia Garnacha

 

Variety: Grenache (14% Alcohol)

Region: Atea

Country: Spain

Year: 2012

Price: $10

My Review: This is a very full bodied wine, with very slow legs. It is a very dark plum, raspberry color. It smells strongly of berries especially cherries and blackberries. I also smell the alcohol more than I usually do. After tasting this wine, it is on the dry side, but not too dry. It is fairly smooth with a sticky texture.

Winery Review: (100% garnacha; no oak): Vivid purple. Powerful aromas of blueberry, blackberry, woodsmoke and Indian spices. Displays supple, open-knit flavors of smoky dark berries, bitter chocolate and candied flowers. Seductive right now, with a sweet floral pastille element carrying through a long, smoky, tannin-free finish. An amazing value.

I did not drink this with food

I would probably drink this again

Mouton Cadet Rogue

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Name: Mouton Cadet Rogue 

 

Variety: Bordeaux (13.5% Alcohol)

Region: Bordeaux

Country: france

Year: 2011

Price: $10

My Review:  This wine appears very thick, with a plum color. It smells strongly of chocolate covered strawberries and cherries. This is an extremely dry wine with lots of tannins. The tannins in this wine mask much of the flavor that I could smell, but one new flavor I can taste is a hint of maple syrup. For how dry of a wine it is, it has a very smooth finish.

Winery Review: Created in 1920 by my father, the legendary Baron Phillippe, winegrower and poet, Mouton Cadet Rogue combines winemaking tradition with the values of authenticity and exacting standards that have always been the pride of our family. It unites several fine Bordeaux appellations, planted with classic grape varieties: Merlot 65%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, and Cabernet Franc 15%. Through its balance, roundness, and aging capacity, the fruits of generous Nature and the work of human hands, Mouton Cadet Rogue expresses all the richness and diversity of one of the world's foremost winegrowing areas

I did not drink this with food

I would probably drink this again

Gewürz Gewürztraminer

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Name: Gewürz

 

Variety: Gewürztraminer (12.8% Alcohol)

Region: Mendocino County

Country: California

Year: 2012

Price: $11

My Review:  At first glance, this wine looks full bodied for a white wine. It is similar to the color of honey. It has a very potent smell, I smell a strong aroma of pineapple, orange, and green apple. It also has a subtle floral smell. This wine is slightly bitter with a very smooth texture, but a slight burn after I swallow it. This is one of the few wines that I have had that have a stronger aroma than flavor, a very different white wine.

Winery Review: Harvested from a small vineyard, this small production Gewürztraminer is bursting with flavor. Cold fermentation in stainless steel preserves the exotic spicy, floral nose that is nicely balanced by the wine's acidity. This classic wine has expressive flavors of grapefruit and pear along with a bit of minerality. Gewürz is delicious as an appertif and the perfect partner for spicy dishes, seafood, and holiday meals.

I did not drink this with food

I would probably drink this again

Ecco Domani Pinot Noir

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Name: Ecco Domani 

Variety: Pinot Noir (13% alcohol)

Region: Sicily

Country: Italy

Year: 2011

Price: $11

My Review:  This is a medium to thick red wine with a dark cherry color. It smells like spicy pepper, cherries, and blackberry. After tasting it, I taste exactly what I smell with also a small soapy flavor. This is a dry wine with a somewhat smooth finish that has a slight prickling sensation in the mouth.

Winery Review: Inspired by the allure of modern Italy, I create wines from the finest vineyards in Italy's renowned Sicily region. Ecco Domani Pinot Noir expresses vibrant aromas of blueberry and blackberry, accented by subtle hints of pepper and spice.

I did not drink this with food

I might drink this again

Chalone Vineyard Chardonnay

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Name: Chalone Vineyard

Variety: Chardonnay (13.5% alcohol)

Region: Monterry County, California

Country: United States

Year: 2011

Price: $10

My Review:  This wine looks relatively thick for a white wine with slower legs than usual. It has a strong acidic smell, especially of lemons. There is also a hint of tropical fruit. It is a bitter wine that tastes just as it smells. It has somewhat of a hot finish due to its relatively high alcohol content for a white wine.

Winery Review: At Chalone Vineyard, we believe that great wine comes from great vineyards. The cooling effect of nearby Pacific Ocean allows the grapes to slowly ripen on the vine, giving our Chardonnay firm acidity and crisp pear, apple, and nectarine flavors. As the pioneer in the Monterey wine region, we bring you great wines that reflect the unique characteristics of Monterey County vineyards.

I did not drink this with food

I might drink this again

Taylor Port

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Name: Taylor

Variety: Port (18% alcohol)

Region: Canadaigua, New York

Country: United States

Year: ?

Price: $6

My Review:  This wine looks like it is full bodied based on the legs and has an OVERWHELMING smell of alcohol and wet paint. It actually burns my nose smelling it. There is a sweet cherry aroma as well, but it is masked by the alcohol. This is an interesting wine to taste, it burns my mouth at first, but then it has a very sweet cherry flavor. It reminds me of cough syrup in a way. This is the worst wine I have ever had.

Winery Review: A rich, moderately sweet, ruby red port. Delicious with dessert or for evening sipping. Serve over ice or at room temperature, with a twist or with soda. The Taylor Wine Company, makers of superior ports and sherries, with a tradition dating back to 1880, skillfully blends the best grapes from New York to create a unique taste and depth of character. Taste the difference.

I did not drink this with food

I would never drink this again