Name: Bricco Dei Tati
Rose
Variety:
Barbera
Region:
PiedmontCountry:
Italy
Year:
2012
Price: $6.95
Winery
Review: Fresh with aromas of strawberries, cherries, and rose petals, this
is an ideal wine with shellfish, salads, chicken, and
appetizers.
My Review: This Rose has a classic pink color that is very pleasing. On the nose there are strong aromas of strawberry and cherry. The palate starts sweet, has a slight zing on the mid-palate, then finishes slightly hot and dry.
Name: Smoking Loon
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: California
Country: United States
Year: 2009
Price: $7.95
Winery Review:This bleached blonde beauty is reminiscent of fresh green apples, pineapple and
has hints of hibiscus blossoms. The concentration of zesty lemon and gooseberry
fills your mouth leaving notes of thyme and melon behind. The bright acid in
this wine gives you a zing while the fruit keeps your mouth watering for more.
This wine pairs beautifully with a grilled prawn salad with a grapefruit
vinaigrette, veggie spring rolls or grilled tilapia with mango salsa
My Review: The color of this Sauv Blanc is a light gold with a hint of green to it. On the nose there is a very refreshing and energizing bouquet of citrus fruit (especially lime), along with sour grape. The palate of this wine is fruity, moist, and semi-sweet. There is an aspect of a citrus fruit "zing" on the palate.
Name: Ruta 22 Malbec
Variety: Malbec
Region: Patagonia
Country: Argentina
Year: NV
Price: $7.95
Winery Review: Stout and dense from the beginning, with blackberry and violet aromas. Despite
being a bold and dark Malbec, this is fresh and composed, with sweet blackberry
and cassis flavors. Good on the finish, with candied fruit and caramel sweetness.
My Review: This Malbec has a dark ruby color, with violet mixed in. On the nose I noticed some cherry and strawberry, a pleasant bouquet. On the palate this wine starts with sweet fruity notes, has light spice on the mid-palate, and finishes dry.
Name: Chateau Serres Sainte Lucie Corbieres
Variety: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
Region: Corbieres
Country: France
Year: NV
Price: $4.95
Winery Review: Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre. Superb dark garnet color with a few reflections
of dark orange. Intense nose of ripe fruits, spices, and roasted coffee. The
palate is rounded and full, with silky matured tannins and hints of
vanilla. This wine is rich and powerful with layers of tannins.
My Review: This wine has a dark ruby color that hints at its complexity. On the nose this wine is very unique. It has an aroma that is reminiscent of horse manure and rose petals. Though this wine does not have the most pleasant bouquet, the palate is much nicer. It starts out fruity, has a slight spice on the mid- palate, and finishes dry.
Name: Cresta Azul
Variety: Moscatel, Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel-lo
Region: Emporda
Country: Spain
Year: NV
Price: $5.95
Winery Review: Moscatel, Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel-lo. Peach, orange cream and vanilla flavors
mingle in this softly bubbly white. Off-dry, but with crisp acidity and a clean
finish.
My Review: This wine is almost entirely clear, there is very little color. The nose of this wine is very light, and has hints of sweet grape juice and peach. The palate of this wine is sweet, almost moscato-like with floral notes.
Name: Veleta Tempranillo Rosado
Variety: Tempranillo
Region: Granada
Country: Spain
Year: 2010
Price: $3.95
Winery Review: Fresh in flavor and crisp in texture, this dry rosé offers berry, tart cherry
and light herbal flavors, with firm acidity and a clean finish. Focused and
juicy.
My Review: This wine has a classic pink rose color with a brown-ish hue. The nose of this wine has a floral bouquet with cherry and raspberry. On the palate the wine starts fruity, but finishes slightly dry.
Name: Veleta Brut Vino Espumoso Rosado
Variety: Tempranillo
Region: Granada
Country: Spain
Year: NV
Price: $3.95
Winery Review: Rosé salmon with copper reflections. Slow rising fine bubble that forms “lace”
and “rosary”. In the nose is complex and elegant with red fruit, citric, exotic,
fresh flowers, and notes of dry fruits and dry flowers. Fresh, gentle, and
alive. Perfectly integrated “perlage” with serious and subtle flavors of dry
fruits, pomegranate and lemonade. Long lasting scent of flowers and herbs.
My Review: The color of this wine is a caramel brown. On the nose this wine smelled a little bit like rubber to me. The palate has a bubbly, tangy start with a smooth lightly-dry finish.
