Wine Tasting- Terre di Poggio Laude Pecorino, Chateau Suau Bordeaux Rose, Torre Castillo Cosecha Monastrell, Tres Ojos Garnacha Calatayud, Hahn Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling

Name- Terre di Poggio Laude Pecorino
Variety- 100% Pecorino
Region- Terre di Chieti
Country- Italy
Year- 2013
Price- $8.95

Winery Review- Bright and savory, this floral scented Pecorino offers juicy tropical fruit and lemon drop sensations accented by notes of mint and thyme. The ripe fruit is balanced by brisk acidity that leaves the palate feeling cleansed and refreshed.  

My Review- Some citrus and pear notes on the nose which resonating in the taste with the addition of some apple.

I tasted this on its own. 

Name- Chateau Suau Bordeaux Rose
Variety- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon 
Region- Bordeaux
Country- France
Year- 2013
Price- $7.95

Winery Review- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Light, lurid pink.  Tangerine, raspberry and white pepper on the fragrant nose.  Juicy and focused in the mouth, offering zesty red berry flavors with a refreshingly bitter edge.  Closes clean and tight, with lingering spiciness and a touch of orange zest.  

My Review- Overwhelming strawberry on the nose, with strawberry flavors on the tongue as well. Some pepper and orange zest were definitely present but I didn't pick up on it at the time. 

I tasted this on its own. 

Name- Torre Castillo Cosecha Monastrell
Variety- 100% Monastrell
Region- Jumillia 
Country- Spain
Year- 2011
Price- $7.95 

Winery Review- 100% Monastrell, aged in American oak for four months. Bright ruby. Powerful, spicy aromas of dark berry preserves and lavender. Fleshy and round on the palate, offering spicy blackberry and blueberry flavors and gaining sweetness with air. Finishes smooth, long and slightly warm. "

My Review- Smells somewhat spicy. Some cherries and dark berries in the taste. Tasted very good. 

I tasted this on its own. 

Name- Tres Ojos Garnacha

Variety- 85% Garnacha, 15% Tempranillo

Region- Calatayud

Country- Spain

Year- 2012

Price- $6.95

Winery Review- "The 2012 Tres Ojos Garnacha contains 15% Tempranillo (I wonder why), and unoaked cuvée of 200,000 bottles that matures in vat for at least seven months before bottling. What I tasted was a very honest, fresh and fruit-driven red with aromas of cherries, garrigue and thyme with a medium-bodied palate, some weight and tannins that would do better with food. This is a red that sells for a song.”

My Review- Strong odor of cherry on the nose with a pretty balanced acidity. Lots of dark fruit and cherry flavors. 

I tasted this on its own. 

Name- Hahn Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling 

Variety- 100% Riesling

Region- Piesport 

Country- Germany

Year- Not Listed

Price- $9.95

Winery Review- This wine’s light, airy mouthfeel belies its sweetness and intensity of flavor. Honeyed pineapple aromas; similar flavors on the palate, adding gentle citrus notes toward the long, sweet finish.

My Review- It's kind of odd but these sweeter wines often taste the exact same to me. It smelled citrusy with some soapy qualities and tasted of grapefruit with Splenda. 

I tasted this on its own.