Tasting- Ksana Bonarda

Name: Ksana Bonarda
Variety: Bonarda
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2008
Price: $9.95

Winery Review: The bouquet is floral and lightly jammy, with berry aromas and a savory note or two. To the uninitiated, this is a great introduction to Bonarda. Finishes solid. Very sweet, berry smell with some rooty undertones. Kind of dry, makes your lips pucker

My Review: The color of this wine is a dark ruby red. On the nose the aroma is full of plum, blackberry, leather, and some rubber tire. On the palate it has a fruity start, some hotness on the palate, and finishes dry and tannic.

Tasting- Black Ridge White

Name: Black Ridge White Zinfandel
Variety: Zinfandel
Region: California
Country: United States
Year: NV
Price: $3.95

Winery Review: This fruit forward White Zinfandel displays fresh aromas and crisp flavors of strawberry, raspberry, and cherry. It is incredibly food friendly and will pair well with burgers, sandwiches, fruit salad, and more

My Review: The color of this wine is a pink, rose. On the nose there are hints of cherry and raisin. On the palate it starts hollow, then becomes full with fruit on the mid-palate, and has a semi-sweet finish.

Tasting- Chandon Sweet Cuvee

Name: Chandon Sweet Cuvee
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: California
Country: United States
Year: NV
Price: $9.95

Winery Review: This wine is an innovative sparkling wine style revealing vibrant stone fruit and floral aromas with rich, luscious mouthfeel. This wine enlivens the senses and sparks spontaneous moments, complementing your passion for a good life

My Review: The color of this wine is rose. On the nose there is a strong scent of raisin and currant. The palate of this wine is very strong with bubbles, and sweet also.

Tasting- 2010 Wilson Daniels Sauvignon Blanc

Name: Wilson Daniels
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Central Coast, California
Country: United States
Year: 2010
Price: $7.95

Winery Review: Orange blossom and citrus permeate the aromas. Alluring flavors of orange and grapefruit dominate the palate. Bright acidity balances the plush mouthfeel, resulting in a clean finish.

My Review: The color of this white is a nice light golden shade. On the nose this wine is reminiscent of Sprite/ Sierra Mist with its fresh smelling lemon-lime bouquet. On the palate it starts with a fruity zing and finishes with some spice, and a tad hot. I think that this wine would benefit from being slightly more chilled.

Tasting- 2004 Caprice de Bastor-Lamontagne

Name: Caprice de Bastor-Lamontagne
Variety: 60% Semillon/36% Sauvignon Blanc/4% Muscadelle
Region: Sauternes
Country: France
Year: 2004
Price: $7.95

Winery Review: Very clean, with lemon, mineral and honey aromas that follows through to a medium body. Shows vanilla, apple and melon flavors, with a medium finish. Lightly sweet.

My Review: This wine has a strong golden color. The nose smells of sweet grape and also slightly rubbery. On the palate it is very, very sweet. I really only tasted an overwhelming amount of sweetness.

Tasting- 2010 Torre Castillo Alegre

Name: Torre Castillo Alegre
Variety: Monastrell
Region: Jumilla
Country: Spain
Year: 2010
Price: $9.95

Winery Review: 4 months in new American oak barrels. Bright ruby-red. Dried cherry, pipe tobacco and rose aromas with a hint of woodsmoke. Sweet and fleshy on the palate, with blackberry and cherry flavors complimented by licorice and a suggestion of dried herbs. The cherry and smoke notes repeat on the finish.

My Review: This wine has a good dark complex color.The nose has pungent notes of prunes, raisins, and dried figs. On the palate the dried fruit comes through on the start, and it finishes dry.

Tasting- 2010 Wilson Daniels Merlot

Name: Wilson Daniels
Variety: Merlot
Region: Central Coast, California
Country: United States
Year: 2010
Price: $7.95

Winery Review: Made predominately from Paso Robles grapes, the wine is full-bodied and silky yet robust with aromas of black cherry and plum and a palate of blackberry, raspberry and blueberry jam laced with vanilla and toast.

My Review: The color of this is a nice ruby color with a hint of brown. On the nose this merlot is reminiscent of saltwater and the ocean at low-tide with hints of plum. On the palate it starts slightly salty, has some spice on the mid-palate, and finishes dry.