Name: Abbondanza (Cherry Republic Winery)
Variety: Cherry and Grape Wine
Region: Michigan
Country: USA
Year:Unknown
Price: ~$10
Shop/wine critic/winery review: This wine was a translucent red. There was an aroma and taste of cherries. The finish was balanced with a finish of fruit, sweetness and crispness.(Wine Trail Traveler)
Personal Review: This dessert wine could probably be best paired with pie or even a cobbler type dessert. This wine had a light red color and a fairly tart taste. It had a very unique cherry taste- almost tasted like griottines (cherries in brandy- I ate this a lot with my yogurt while I was in France).
No food.
Variety: Cherry and Grape Wine
Region: Michigan
Country: USA
Year:Unknown
Price: ~$10
Shop/wine critic/winery review: This wine was a translucent red. There was an aroma and taste of cherries. The finish was balanced with a finish of fruit, sweetness and crispness.(Wine Trail Traveler)
Personal Review: This dessert wine could probably be best paired with pie or even a cobbler type dessert. This wine had a light red color and a fairly tart taste. It had a very unique cherry taste- almost tasted like griottines (cherries in brandy- I ate this a lot with my yogurt while I was in France).
No food.
Name: Llama
Variety: Malbec Old Vine
Region: Mendoza (Estate bottled by Belasco de Baquedano, Alto Agrelo Valley, Lujan de Cuyo)
Country: Argentina
Year: 2009
Price: $12
Shop/wine critic/winery review: As its namesake, this wine embodies the distinctive spirit of our vineyards, spanning the foothills of the Andes. Aged six months in French oak barrels, Llama is a rich ruby-purple color, and boasts elegant flavors of black berries, ripe plum and robust spices with good balance and structure. (Company wine review)
Wine review II: The nose had huge notes of black cherry and roses. A first sip revealed a big bright malbec with flavors of blackberrys and spice fading into long and savory finish. Oak and tannins were matched with a delicate balance of fruit, floral and spice qualities throughout. The finish was long and left me wanting more. On paper, this sounds like an average tasty malbec, but it was really much more. (Malbecamos)
Personal Review: Strong scents of black berries and chili spices. Stronger tannins right out of the bottle and powerful acidity. Midway through the glass, the wine had mellowed and showed greater berry and fruit qualities.
No food.
Variety: Malbec Old Vine
Region: Mendoza (Estate bottled by Belasco de Baquedano, Alto Agrelo Valley, Lujan de Cuyo)
Country: Argentina
Year: 2009
Price: $12
Shop/wine critic/winery review: As its namesake, this wine embodies the distinctive spirit of our vineyards, spanning the foothills of the Andes. Aged six months in French oak barrels, Llama is a rich ruby-purple color, and boasts elegant flavors of black berries, ripe plum and robust spices with good balance and structure. (Company wine review)
Wine review II: The nose had huge notes of black cherry and roses. A first sip revealed a big bright malbec with flavors of blackberrys and spice fading into long and savory finish. Oak and tannins were matched with a delicate balance of fruit, floral and spice qualities throughout. The finish was long and left me wanting more. On paper, this sounds like an average tasty malbec, but it was really much more. (Malbecamos)
Personal Review: Strong scents of black berries and chili spices. Stronger tannins right out of the bottle and powerful acidity. Midway through the glass, the wine had mellowed and showed greater berry and fruit qualities.
No food.
Name: Matthew Fox Vinyards
Variety: White Zinfandel
Region: California
Country: USA
Year: Unknown
Price: $5
Shop/wine critic/winery review: Its color was a dark peach and it was very clear. The bouquet was like peaches, matching the beautiful color. Even better, it tasted like it's wonderful bouquet, though we did find it a little on the sweet side. It's not a bad wine if someone is looking for a sweet wine. (ZenaHusband Wine Blog)
Personal Review: Very sweet with floral scents. Pleasant color but surely an after wine meal (or something you would drink on a hot summer day). Some stronger, ripe peach scents and puckering grape aftertaste.
No food.
Variety: White Zinfandel
Region: California
Country: USA
Year: Unknown
Price: $5
Shop/wine critic/winery review: Its color was a dark peach and it was very clear. The bouquet was like peaches, matching the beautiful color. Even better, it tasted like it's wonderful bouquet, though we did find it a little on the sweet side. It's not a bad wine if someone is looking for a sweet wine. (ZenaHusband Wine Blog)
Personal Review: Very sweet with floral scents. Pleasant color but surely an after wine meal (or something you would drink on a hot summer day). Some stronger, ripe peach scents and puckering grape aftertaste.
No food.
Name: Montes Alpha
Variety: Syrah
Region: Colchagua Valley
Country: Chile
Year: 2009
Price: $8
Shop/wine critic/winery review: 90% Syrah, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Viognier (Wine Searcher);
The 2009 Montes Alpha Syrah offers compelling evidence and varietal inspiration for experimenting with this grape in Chile's Colchagua Valley. The nose is ripe and lively with plenty of florality, black licorice and subtle leather tones. On the palate you can expect some serious fruit - cherry, blackberry and blueberry claim the initial spotlight with well-honed structure, a full body and tangible tannins dominating the evolution.
This would be a wine to pair with roasted lamb, grilled game, duck or pepper steak. (Stacy Slinkard from About.com Wine)
Wine Critic Review II: Blackberry and cola aromas are cool and collected. The palate has weight and texture to accompany berry, mint, herb and peppery flavors. Turns more herbal and roasted as it unwinds. Pepper and spice lead the finish. (Patrick Finger)
Personal Review: Licorice scents with strong cherry flavors. Heartier wine that should definitely be paired with bigger flavor meals. Violet scents and velvet finish.
No food.
Variety: Syrah
Region: Colchagua Valley
Country: Chile
Year: 2009
Price: $8
Shop/wine critic/winery review: 90% Syrah, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Viognier (Wine Searcher);
The 2009 Montes Alpha Syrah offers compelling evidence and varietal inspiration for experimenting with this grape in Chile's Colchagua Valley. The nose is ripe and lively with plenty of florality, black licorice and subtle leather tones. On the palate you can expect some serious fruit - cherry, blackberry and blueberry claim the initial spotlight with well-honed structure, a full body and tangible tannins dominating the evolution.
This would be a wine to pair with roasted lamb, grilled game, duck or pepper steak. (Stacy Slinkard from About.com Wine)
Wine Critic Review II: Blackberry and cola aromas are cool and collected. The palate has weight and texture to accompany berry, mint, herb and peppery flavors. Turns more herbal and roasted as it unwinds. Pepper and spice lead the finish. (Patrick Finger)
Personal Review: Licorice scents with strong cherry flavors. Heartier wine that should definitely be paired with bigger flavor meals. Violet scents and velvet finish.
No food.
Name:Nuschese
Variety: Montepulciano
Region: Abruzzo
Country:Italy
Year: 2011
Price: $14
Wine
Critic/Review: Intensive purple red with orange reflections; nose of
mature red fruit with hints of vanilla and black cherry. Nice rounded
mouth feel, long persistent finish. (Vintage Cellar in Blacksburg, VA)
Personal
Review: Black cherry aroma with some subtle vanilla flavoring on the
nose. Fairly smooth and low-medium acidity. Dark raspberry flavors and
lots of cherry taste too.This wine is fairly easy, especially for
beginner wine drinkers.
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