Variety- 100% Pinot Gris
Region- Veneto
Country- ItalyYear- 2013
Price- $6.95
Winery Review- Brilliant straw color with emerald reflections. Fresh and floral bouquet with a hint of pears, apricots and bananas. Fresh and inviting with bright fruit and an easy drinking style with a pleasing hint of almonds in the aftertaste.
My Review- Got the aroma of pears and some other white fruits, some apple included. The taste kind of disappears quickly but some apple lingers, not much acidity, pretty crisp and probably my favorite of the five.
I tasted this on its own.
Name- Mars and Venus Chardonnay
Variety- 100% Chardonnay
Region- Central ValleyCountry- Chile
Year-2013
Price- $5.95
Winery Review- A very nice value Chardonnay that comfortably over-delivers vs. its modest price tag. No oak here, just bushels of clean, crisp, Chardonnay apple and stone fruit with a hint of caramelized pineapple. Juicy and clean, this is a mid-weight white that's just perfect for parties or weeknight sipping.
My Review- Smelled of some lemon and grasses on the nose, tasted a little soapy without much aftertaste, not much to it honestly.
I tasted this on its own.
Name- Bodegas Atalaya LayaVariety- 70% Garnacha and 30% Monastrell
Region- Almansa
Country- Spain
Year- 2013
Price- $8.95
Winery Review- A blend of 70% Garnacha Tintorera, a.k.a. Alicante Bouschet, and 30% Monastrell; fermented in stainless steel, followed by four months in French oak. Bright purple. Cassis, blueberry, pungent herbs and mocha on the nose. Smooth and open-knit on the palate, displaying fresh cherry and dark berry qualities and a hint of black pepper. Finishes with gripping tannins and good length, leaving a subtle floral note behind.
My Review- Smells of cherries and oak which resonates in the taste as well. Dries out quite a bit in the mouth.
I tasted this on its own.
Name- Paul Laureano Tinto Classico
Variety- Trincadeira (40%), Aragonez (40%) and Alfrocheiro (20%)
Region- Alentejano
Country- Portugal Year- 2013
Price- $8.95
Winery Review- Paulo Laureano’s Classico is a delicious blend of the native Portuguese varietals Trincadeira (40%), Aragonez (40%) and Alfrocheiro (20%). This is a full bodied red that reveals all that the terroir of Portugal has to offer. Light cigar tobacco and soft leather present beautifully on the nose. Dark, black fruits fill the mouth, but the wine flows smoothly over the palate, with a good bit of spice on the finish. Pair with spicy, cured meats and hard cheeses.
My Review- Was a very interesting wine, maybe it is just my lack of experience with varietals but I had trouble identifying much. Grape and dark fruit in taste and smell, not as dry as last wine. Would like to try it again with the winery review in mind.
I tasted this on its own.
Name- Villa Pozzi MoscatoVariety- 100% Muscat
Region- Sicily
Country- Italy
Year- N/A
Price- $8.95
Winery Review- Loaded with juicy exotic fruit, mature apricot, yellow peach and tangerine flavors, this sweet and delightful wine is perfect for Sunday brunch or picnics.
My review- Smelled a little floral with some grapefruit on the nose. Grapefruit came through in the taste as well, sweet but not as unbearable sweet as many of the muscatos we have tasted.
I tasted this on its own.
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