Morada Sangria

Morada Sangria

Variety:   Sangria

Country: Spain

Year: No Vintage

Price: $5

Winery review: "A traditional Spanish drink made with red wine and citrus extracts.  Garnet color and fresh on the palate.  Serve well chilled, on its own or with lemonade and slices of fruit like peach, banana or apple."

My review: Overall, I enjoyed this wine. I usually enjoy sangria. The citrus taste was uplifting and different. I enjoyed the summer feel to the wine. I was not able to try this wine with food. 

Primo Amore Moscato

Primo Amore Moscato

Variety:   Moscato

Region:  Puglia

Country: Italy

Year: 2009

Price: $8

Winery review: Straw-yellow with golden reflections and a delicate mousse. Fruity and very inviting, with intense scents of peaches and exotic fruit. Fresh and pleasantly sweet with a taste that reveals its varietal
characteristic.

My review: Overall, I enjoyed this wine. The wine was fruity and the light scent was refreshing. The body of the wine was thin and the presence of alcohol was not too strong. I was not able to try this wine with food.

Obikwa Sauvignon Blanc

Obikwa Sauvignon Blanc

Variety:   Sauvignon Blanc

Region: Western Cape 

Country: South Africa

Year: 2010

Price: $8

Winery review: "OBiKWA Sauvignon Blanc is the ideal summer wine  and smacks of crisp tropical fruit with a smattering of gooseberries and fig. If you're planning a night out with mates - don't forget to bring along a bottle of this yummy potion!"

My review: I enjoyed this wine. The presence of fruit made the otherwise heavy wine a bit lighter, which I enjoyed. I also thought the alcohol presence was not too strong in the overall smell. I was not able to try this wine with food. 

Felino Vina Cobos (Paul Hobbs)

Felino Vina Cobos (Paul Hobbs) 

Variety:  Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: Mendoza

Country: Argentina

Year: 2009

Price: $10.50 by glass

Winery review: A deep ruby hue accompanies an earthy nose, rich with aromas of fine-grained leather and licorice. The palate is
generous and complex, with intrepid notes of black currant and boysenberry weaved together with graphite and sweet
tobacco. Ripe, plush tannins combine with subtle minerality creating an ideal balance and a lengthy finish.

My review: Overall, I did not like this wine. It was thick and had a strong mid-palate and it was not something I was used to. The aromas from the wine were musty almost and I was not able to try this wine with food.

Seghesio Zinfandel

Seghesio Zinfandel

Variety:  Zinfandel

Region: Sonoma, California

Country: United States

Year: 2009

Price: $11 by glass

Winery review: Bold aromas of briary wild berry and cracked pepper lead to plush and layered black raspberry, toasty sage and

espresso flavors that finish with zesty tannins. This lusty Zinfandel offers elegant berry fruit, lots of peppery spice,

medium to full-bodied flavors and impressive purity as well as richness.

My review: Overall, I liked this wine. The wine exuded strong scents and it was very different and thicker than most. I found the wine to be full in taste and different from what I am used to. I was not able to try this wine with food. 

Angeline Pinot Noir Reserve

Angeline Pinot Noir Reserve
Variety:  Pinot Noir
Region: Sonoma, California
Country: United States
Year: 2010
Price: $8 by glass


Winery review: This wine has a brilliant, deep ruby color with delicate aromas of strawberry and a whisper of vanilla. Bright flavors of
ripe raspberries and strawberries, layered with subtle nuances of vanilla oak lead to a rich, full fruit finish.


My review: Overall, I enjoyed this wine. I found it to be fruity and have a slight kick at the end of each sip. The alcohol smell did show through a good amount but I wasn't anything bad. I was not able to try this wine with food. I also found the wine to be light and good for summer. 

Rock & Vine “Three Ranches” Cabernet Sauvignon

Rock & Vine “Three Ranches” Cabernet Sauvignon
Variety:  Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: North Coast, California
Country: United States
Year: 2009
Price: $8 by glass


Winery review: The elegant styled Rock & Vine exhibits gorgeous aromatics of pure black cherry and cassis interwoven with black tea
and toasty oak. Medium bodied, with a solid core of blackberry and dark cherry fruit and hints of tobacco notes followed
by great texture, sweet tannins, dense weight, equilibrium and a long finish..


My review: I found this wine to be too thick. The wine was strong with the smell of alcohol and the thick body was not something I was used to. I was not able to try this wine with food. 

Belle Glos (Caymus) “Meiomi” Pinot Noir

Belle Glos (Caymus) “Meiomi” 
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Sonoma, California
Country: United States
Year: 2010
Price: $11 by glass


Winery review: Luxurious and dynamic aromas of ripe strawberry, bright cherry and faint notes of spicy oak and vanilla. The
complexity of the palate smoothly layers rich red currant notes and baking spice flavors with light smoke, earth
and leather. A balanced, velvety texture and supple tannins carry the wine through to a lingering, succulent finish.


My review: I enjoyed this wine. It was light and smooth. I was not able to try this wine with food. There was a bit of a kick at the end of each sip/ 

Benegas Malbec

Benegas Malbec
Variety: Malbec
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2009
Price: $7 by glass


Winery review: Dark ruby-colored, the nose offers up an aromatic array of smoke, spice box, tobacco, and black cherry. Suave and
medium-bodied on the palate, it has plenty of ripe, sweet fruit, excellent depth of flavor, and a lengthy, pure finish


My review: Overall, I did not enjoy this wine. I found the wine to be full in body and give off a strong scent. The scent was a little too alcoholy for me and I was turned off from the start. I found the wine to be too bitter for my taste. I was not able to try this wine with food. 

Barnard Griffin Merlot

Barnard Griffin Merlot
Variety: Merlot
Region: Columbia Valley, Washington
Country: United States 
Year: 2009
Price: $10 by glass


Winery review: Offers fabulous aromas of plum, chocolaty oak and dark berries. Luscious cherry, plum and blackberry fruit flavors
are shaded by spicy oak and bittersweet chocolate notes. Ripe tannins and perky acicity provide excellent structure


My review: I found this wine to be very full in taste, smell, and overall thickness. It was different to what I am used to and I enjoyed it. It went well with my pasta dinner. The wine has a slight kick to it and it was different. I was able to taste this wine with food and it went well with heavier dishes. 

Hey Mambo “Sultry Red”

Hey Mambo “Sultry Red”
Variety: Syrah
Region: Napa, California
Country: United States 
Year: 2008
Price: $7 by glass


Winery review: This wine has aromas reminiscent of an old-fashioned soda shop, fresh baked cherry pie, root beer, tobacco, caramel,
and vanilla. This Italian-style sultry red has intensity and depth, with flavors of pomegranate, black cherry, cola, and
dark chocolate laced with clove, espresso, and caramelized oak.


My review: I did not like this wine. The smell of the wine was too strong and tasted to acidic. The description described the wine to be like a soda pop but I did not make that connection. I was not able to try this wine with food and had tried it after many wines so my review may be faulty. 

Layer Cake Shiraz

Layer Cake Shiraz
Variety: Shiraz
Region: Barossa Valley
Country: Australia
Year: 2009
Price: $9 by glass


Winery review: Smooth and round, almost black in color, with the generous currant and black plum flavors poking through a layer of
fine tannins on the finish. Drink now through 2018.


My review: I did not like this wine. I was this wine to be too strong and thick. I was not able to try this wine with food but would not expect it to go well with food regardless. The scent of the wine was odd also.

Coltibuono “Cetamura” Chianti

Coltibuono “Cetamura” Chianti
Variety: Chianti
Region: Tuscany
Country: Italy
Year: 2010
Price: $6 by glass


Winery review: The wine is a bright, intense red color with the essence of cherries and ripe wild berries in the nose. A soft, balanced, full-flavored wine with good structure. Well-balanced acidity accompanied by a long clean finish.


My review: I don't usually like red wines as much as whites but I did not mind this wine. I enjoyed the berry flavor and it masked the alcohol well. I did not try this wine with food. 

Marenco “Strev” Moscato d’ Asti

Marenco “Strev” Moscato d’ Asti
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Piedmont
Country: Italy
Year: 2010
Price: $8 by glass


Winery review: The Italians call it frizzante, lightly bubbling. The sweet, peachy, floral flavors of the wine lend an exotic edge to the fruit. Perfect for after dinner desserts, as an aperitif, or even with brunch.


My review: I liked this wine. This wine was sweet. I was not able to try this wine with food but I would assume it would go well with various dishes. I like how smooth the wine was also. 

Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay

Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Sonoma, California
Country: United States
Year: 2008
Price: $12 by glass


Winery review: A full-bodied Chardonnay, this wine delights with aromas of apple, a hint of graham cracker, floral notes, and honey, perfectly balanced by flavors of lemon and pear on the entry and lingering, creamy marshmallow, toasted oak notes.


My review: I found this wine to be quite fruity. I found the wine to not be anything special. I was not able to taste this wine with food. The wine had an overall strong scent of alcohol. 

Hedges CMS

Hedges CMS
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Columbia Valley, Washington  
Country: United States
Year: 2009
Price: $8.50 by glass


Winery review: Sauvignon Blanc, dominant, with small amounts of Chardonnay and Marsanne. A seamless combination of pear, pineapple, gooseberry, banana & wet straw on the nose, following through on the palate with pear, pineapple & wet straw dominating the flavors. Crisp acidity is balanced by sweetness of ripe fruit and a nicely viscous & rich mouth-feel.


My review: I found this wine to be quite fruity. I would expect to like a wine like this however the presence of the alcohol smell was overwhelming.  I was not able to try this wine with food. 

Foxglove Chardonnay

Foxglove Chardonnay
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Edna Valley 
Country: United States
Year: 2009
Price: $9 by glass


Winery review: Robert Parker proclaims that this is perhaps the great value in Chardonnay in the marketplace today. This is
outrageously delicious Chardonnay showing plenty of white currant, pineapple, and tangerine notes, with gorgeous fruit purity, medium body, crisp acidity, and oodles of naked varietal fruit that is complex and rich with great zestiness.


My review: I found this wine to be nothing out of the norm. It was your typical, light chardonnay and would pair well with any dish. I was not able to try this wine with food however. I will so though that the presence of a fruit taste was slightly more evident than most chardonnays, which I enjoyed.