Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Chile
Country: Chile
Year: 2011
Price: $6.95
Winery Review: This Chilean Sauvignon Blanc just oozes with bright citrus flavors and a nose of herbs and grass. Stylistically, it is a cross between the herbal, grassy wines so prevalent in Sonoma County and the riper, more fruit forward products of New Zealand. Match it with pasta sauced with arugula, pine nuts, mushrooms and parmesan.
My Review: The aroma of this wine was quite citrus filled. It also had an interesting grassy smell, which reminded me of fresh cut grass. The taste was interesting. It was a little bitter but had a almost lemon flavor. It wasn't to heavy, but wasn't my favorite wine. I didn't have this wine with food.
Name: Lost Vineyards ChardonnayVariety: Chardonnay
Region: Argentina
Country: Argentina
Year: n/a
Price: $3.95
Winery Review: Pale golden color. Perfumed peach, pineapple, and nougat aromas. Round and soft with a fruity-yet-dry medium body. Tangy apple skin and lemon zest notes lift the fruit nicely on the finish.
My Review: This wine smelled wonderful. It was filled with the scents of fruits and flowers. The taste was fantastic as well. It was extremely smooth and light. I could taste the peach and lemon instantly. This was probably my favorite wine. I didn't have this wine with food.
Name: Sierra Cruz CarmenereVariety: Carmenere
Region: Chile
Country: Chile
Year: 2009
Price: $6.95
Winery Review: As a member of the cabernet sauvignon family, carmenere (pronounced car-men-yare) originated in Bordeaux as one of the grapes permitted for use in the red blends of that storied region. Chilean
winemakers have embraced it and several wineries in that country produce it as a single varietal. The
’09 Sierra Cruz is a very pleasant, soft, mediumbodied wine that has fresh cabernet-like aromas and
flavors of spice, dark fruit and black pepper. It is a great value and also would be a nice match with
marinated and grilled skirt or flank steak.
My Review: The aroma of this wine was filled with spices and pepper. I got a small scent of fruit, possibly a cherry. The taste was okay. It was a little bitter and was somewhat overpowering with the spice flavor I got. It was on the heavier side, and pretty full bodied. I didn't have this wine with food.
Name: Senda 66 TempranilloVariety: Tempranillo
Region: Spain
Country: Spain
Year: 2008
Price: $8.95
Winery Review: 90 Points, Robert Parker -“The 2008 Senda 66 spent 8 months in new French
oak. Purple/black in color, it sports a fragrant nose of spice box, lavender, blueberry, and blackberry.
Smooth-textured, layered, and remarkably rich on the palate for its humble price, this lengthy effort will
drink nicely over the next 5-6 years.”
My Review: Throughout the semester I have found that I don't really care for Tempranillo's, so I wasn't expecting to enjoy this wine too much. The aroma was filled with berry and pepper. The taste was interesting. It was pretty rich and heavy. The blackberry came out as well as the pepper. Surprisingly, this wine was better than I thought it would be, based on past experiences. I did not have this wine with food.
Name: Opera Prima Sweet WhiteVariety: Sweet White
Region: Spain
Country: Spain
Year: n/a
Price: $5.95
Winery Review: Flowery and sweet smelling, then round and fairly smooth in the mouth. The flavor package of tropical fruits galore is pleasant and shouldn't offend anyone. Finishes clean and easy. A mango boat of flavor.
My Review: The aroma of this wine was wonderful. It was filled with mango and pineapple. The taste didn't disappoint either. The mango was easily detected as well as possibly leches. It was extremely smooth and refreshing. It had a nice crisp taste and was not overly sweet. I didn't have this wine with food.
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