Tasting - "Jam Jar Sweet White"

Jam Jar Sweet White

Muscat

N/A

South Africa

2011

$8.95

Critic Review

100 % Muscat. Soft floral hints add depth to the otherwise straightforward ripe peach and nectarine aromas. There’s a good balance in the mouth, with a nice acidic lift and slightly lime edge to cut the sweetness on the finish and close with the faintest hint of honeydew melons.

My Review

• Smell: peach, pear, melon, honey
• Taste: nectarine, peach, pear, melon
• This wine was incredibly sweet

Overall this wine was tasty but a little too sweet for me. I did not pair this wine with food.

Tasting - " Entrada Malbec"

Entrada Malbec

Malbec

N/A

Chile

2013

$5.95

Critic Review

Firm and structured, this is a solid wine, laced with mineral acidity and tight tannins. It has a juicy, blackberry fruit component cutting through the texture.

My Review

• Smell: earthy, blackberry, strawberry
• Taste: tart, berry, cherry
• This wine had rich tannins and a great finish

Overall this wine was very good, my first malbec. I did not par this wine with food.

Tasting - "Vina Borga Borsao"

Vina Borga Borsao

Grenache

Campo de Borja

Spain

2012

$6.95

Critic Review

86 Points – Robert Parker

Also made from 100% Grenache, the 2012 Vina Borgia was fermented and aged in stainless steel. Its medium dark ruby color is followed by abundant notes of strawberries and black cherries offered in a straightforward, medium-bodied, soft, hedonistic, round style. It is hard to believe a wine this good can sell for $7 a bottle. Enjoy it over the next 1-2 years.

My Review

• Smell: cherry, oak, earthy, strawberry
• Taste: cherry, strawberry, raspberry, oak
• This wine had nice tannins coming in at the end

Overall this wine was pretty good, not my favorite but good. I did not pair this wine with food.

Tasting - "Peter Lehmann Chardonnay"

Peter Lehmann Chardonnay

Chardonnay

N/A

Australia

2010

$20, $9.95 on sale

Critic Review

The 2010 Chardonnay presents subtle notes of spiced apple slices and ripe peaches with hints of freshly baked bread and melon. Light bodied, clean and refreshingly crisp in the mouth, it offers just enough apple and pear flavor concentration, finishing with medium-long persistence. Drink it now to 2014.

My Review

• Smell: apple, melon, pear
• Taste: grape, apple, pear, candy
• This wine was very refreshing and crisp

Overall this wine was very tasty and drinkable. I did not pair this wine with food.

Tasting - "Protocolo Vino de la Tierra de Castilla"

Protocolo Vino de la Tierra de Castilla

Airen

N/A

Spain

2012

$6.95

Critic Review

Mostly Airen with a little bit of Macabeo .Greenish gold. Subtle aromas of mint, lemon and orange, with a hint of honeysuckle. Dry, understated and focused, offering clean citrus and melon flavors and slow-building sweetness. Finishes dry and brisk, with an echo of lemon. As usual, this is an outstanding value.

My Review

• Smell: honey, mint, citrus
• Taste: melon, lemon, mint, citrus
• This wine was very dry but not overly so

Overall this wine was very decent. Not bad but not great. I did not pair this wine with food.

Tasting - "R Wines Eco.Love Riesling"

R Wines Eco.Love Riesling

Riesling

South Island

New Zealand

2009

$18, $7.95 on sale

Critic Review

Our South Island Riesling has a range and
combination of flavors unlike any other.
These flavors span citrus, root ginger,
white peach, spices and florals. eco.love
Riesling is made in balance to an off-dry
style. Food Pairing: Asian Fusion,
Seafood, Curry, and anything spicy

My Review

• Smell: floral, peach, citrus, root beer
• Taste: peaches, pears, citrus, floral, a little root beer aftertaste
• This wine had a smooth finish and was slightly buttery

Overall this wine was very good, I enjoy rieslings a lot so I am a little biased but this wine was fantastic. I did not pair this wine with food.

Tasting - "Toschi Cabernet Sauvignon"

Toschi Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

N/A

California

2011

$8.95

Critic Review

Well-balanced flavors of dark berries and
plums. Spicy fruit finish.

My Review

• Smell: spicy, cherry, pum
• Taste: cherry, plums, apricot, spicy
• This wine had a very interesting finish, fruity and spicy at the same time

Overall this wine was interesting, I don't know if I would ever buy an entire bottle but the taste was nice. I did not pair this wine with food.

Tasting - "Canyon Road Pinot Noir"

Canyon Road Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

N/A

California

2012

$6.95

Critic Review

Rich, fruit forward cherry flavors, soft
tannins, a medium body and a smooth
velvety finish. Pairs well with creamy
soups, salmon, and savory pork dishes.

My Review

• Smell: cherry, earthy, musky, oakey
• Taste: oakey, cherry, raspberry
• This wine had great tannins with a very smooth finish

Overall this was one of the better pinot noirs I have ever had, would probably be very good paired with something. I did not pair this wine with food.

Tasting - "Wine Men of Gotham Chard. Semillon"

Wine Men of Gotham Chard. Semillon

80% Chardonnay 20% Semillon

N/A

Australia

2008

$7.95

Critic Review

Chardonnay Semillon is a blend of 80%
Chardonnay and 20% Semillon. It gives a
moderate intensity of melon, guava,
apricot and butterscotch aromas. The
medium bodied palate provides attractive
acidity along with plenty of tropical fruit
flavors and a medium-long finish.

My Review

• Smell: fruity, a little musty, butter candy
• Taste: tropical fruit, melon, guava
• This wine had a very smooth finish that lasted quite a while

Overall this wine was delicious, very tasty finish that stuck around for a while. I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - "Indwe Sauvignon Blanc"

Indwe Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc

N/A

South Africa

2012

$7.95

Critic Review

Grapes are meticulously sourced from our
grape producers along the Coastal region
of the Western Cape ensuring complexity
and freshness in the wine. Indwe
Sauvignon Blanc is full of layers, balance
and persistence. The wine is imbued with
tropical and citrus notes, with hints of
melon and gooseberry flavors.

My Review

• Smell: grassy, flint, citrus, orange
• Taste: orange, lemon, tropical melon
• This wine was very smooth with a slightly hot finish

Overall I enjoyed this wine, nothing spectacular but still very good. I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - "Loredona Riesling"

Loredona Riesling

Riesling

Monterey

California

2011

$15, $7.95 on sale

Critic Review

If you like your Rieslings on the sweet side, this
pretty wine is for you. It’s brisk in Central Coast
acidity, with citrus, peach, honeysuckle and spice
flavors that finish clean and long.

My Review

• Smell: sweet, honey, syrup
• Taste: citrus, honey, apple
• This wine was a little hot but a smooth finish, very sweet

Overall this wine was good but not my favorite. I did not pair this wine with food.

Tasting - "Maipe Malbec"

Maipe Malbec

Malbec

Mendoza

Argentina

N/A

$8.95

Critic Review

Deep purple color with violet tints, complex plum,
fig, strawberry, spices and floral
aromas; rounded and velvety tannins, excellent
length with a distinguished character. Excellent
when paired with game, roasted red meats, pasta
or pizza.

My Review

• Smell: plum, cherry, earthy, spice
• Taste: plum, dark cherry, strawberry
• This wine had strong tannins and a hot finish

Overall this wine was decent, not terrible but not my favorite. I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - "Villa d’ Rosso Toscano"

Villa d’ Rosso Toscano

Sangiovese

Montepulciano

Italy

2012

$6.95

Critic Review

100% sangiovese grapes and is a wonderful
rendition of a velvety Tuscan red.

My Review

• Smell: oakey, dark cherry, raspberry
• Taste: cherry, earthy, oak, wood
• This wine had a hot finish and lots of tannins

Overall I was not a huge fan of this wine, I usually prefer whites anyways but this one was not appealing to me. I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - "Arnold Palmer Chardonnay"

Arnold Palmer Chardonnay

Chardonnay

N/A

California

2011

$20, $7.95 on sale

Critic Review

A vibrant Chardonnay from vineyards in cooler
climates of California. Chardonnay is well
known for its characteristic fresh apple fruit
aromas and rounded, rich flavors. Weather
during the 2011 harvest provided ideal growing
conditions for lush, yet perfectly balanced fruit.

My Review

• Smell: apple, grape, fruity
• Taste: apple, fruity, sweet
• This wine was very crisp and refreshing, great for a hot day

Overall I loved this wine, great taste and very light. I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - "El Sierro Macabeo/Chard"

El Sierro Macabeo/Chard

Macabeo/Chard Blend

N/A

Spain

N/A

$6.95

Critic Review

In the glass, there is a bright and shiny white
wine with an incredibly welcoming, fresh
appetizing aroma reminiscent of ripe tropical
fruits. The flavor is rich, balanced and extremely
comfortable. The near-perfect all-purpose white
wine. As an additional benefit, and good evidence
that El Sierro reflect the new Spain, the bottle is
sealed with the technical viewed perfect screw
cap that at once eliminates any risk of cork flavor
and keeps the fruit and the wine fresher for
longer time.

My Review

• Smell: pears, tropical fruits, pineapple
• Taste: fruity, sweet, syrup
• This wine was very smooth and crisp, light finish

Overall I really enjoyed this wine, not-overly sweet but pleasantly crisp. I did not pair this wine with food.

Tasting - "First Light Moscato"

First Light Moscato

Moscato

N/A

Australia

N/A

$15, $7.95 on sale

Critic Review

Ripe lychee, tropical fruits and musk on the nose as you near the glass. Lovely grape and stone fruits and on the palate is highlighted with the subtle sweetness and spritz that makes this such a fun drink. Low in alcohol and nicely balanced acidity ensure you will want more than one glass of this easy drinking wine.

My Review

• Smell: fruity, tropical, sweet
• Taste: tropical fruit, grape, syrup
• This wine was very light and smooth

Overall this wine was very sweet and easy to drink, maybe a little too sweet for my taste. I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - "CalNaturale Cabernet Sauvignon"

CalNaturale Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

Paso Robles

California

2009

$16, $10.95 liter, $5.95 500 ml

Critic Review

95 % Cabernet Sauvignon with 5% Viognier this certified organic winery produces outstanding quality at reasonable prices offering classic Cabernet flavors of fresh herb, olive, cedar and cassis. Focused and intense, with a charming rustic side and broad tannins that firm up on the finish.

My Review

• Smell: wood, earthy, cherry, herb
• Taste: olive, cherry, woody
• This wine was intense with a hot finish

Overall I did not really like this wine, just not a huge fan of Cab Sauv's in general. I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - "Georges Duboeuf Beajolais Nouveau"

Georges Duboeuf Beajolais Nouveau

Beajolais Nouveau

Beaujolais

France

2013

$15, $7.95 on sale

Critic Review

Wine Spectator

An aromatic red, with floral and white peach notes accenting the black raspberry and plum flavors. This is open-knit and fresh, offering light tannins on the finish.

My Review

• Smell: white peach, floral, earthy
• Taste: raspberry, plum, cherry
• This wine was very light and slightly hot on the finish

Overall this was probably the fruitiest red wine I have ever had, pretty good. I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - "Beltrame Friulano"

Beltrame Friulano

Friulano

Friuli

Italy

2009

$15, $9.95 on sale

Critic Review

100% Tocai Friulano Straw-coloured yellow with a pale green tint express an intense, delicately aromatic and floral bouquet.The flavour is dry, soft, slightly fruity, with slightly bitter nuance in its almond aftertaste, and suggestion of peach.

My Review

• Smell: fruity, floral
• Taste: fruity, pear, peach
• This wine was very soft and dry, with an interesting finish

Overall this was my favorite wine of the tasting, very tasty and easy to drink. I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - "Mas LLunes Maragda"

Mas LLunes Maragda

Grenache Blanc

Emporada

Spain

2010

$16, $9.95 on sale

Critic Review
This Grenache Blanc is exquisitely sculpted with sharp acids and pinpointed minerals, and offers orange, melon and vanilla-honey flavors. A delight to drink, at a great price.

My Review

• Smell: orange, zest, vanilla, mineral
• Taste: mineral, orange, honey
• This wine was very sharp at first but surprisingly smooth finish

Overall I enjoyed this wine moderately, I probably wouldn't buy a bottle but it was still decent. I did not have this wine with food.