Name: Acronym
Variety: "Red Wine Blend"
Region:California
Country: USA
Year: 2011
Price:
Wine Critic/Review: Acronym is a dark ruby red blend of several varietals dominated by Pinot
Noir and Syrah. Dense aromas of red berry fruit combine nicely with
hints of roasted coffee, soft vanilla, and milk chocolate. The fruit
follows through to the palate with dark berry jam flavors and a touch of
cedar spice. The delightfully lush mid-palate segues beautifully into a
long, lingering finish.(Acronym Wine)
Wine Critic/Review II: This is a small, pinched blend made from
Pinot Noir, Syrah and other varieties. It has flavors of herb,
vegetable, sweet wood and sour cherry candy. (Steve Heimoff from Wine Enthusiast)
Personal Review: Blend of grape varietals, coffee and red berry fruit
taste. Some softer vanilla flavors and earthy wood taste (cedar?)
Ate with: goat cheese and water crackers
Name:Don Manuel Torrontes
Variety: Torrontes
Region:Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2009
Price:$13.95
Shop/wine
critic/winery review: A really good and clean white wine with all the
tropicality and zest that is Argentine variety can give. The nose is
crystalline and pure, with white flower scents of jasmine and citrus
blossom, while the palate is round, melony, and full of lychee and
papaya. Smooth on the finish. Drink soon. (Vintage Cellar in Blacksburg
VA).
Personal
Review: Very floral scent with notes of citrus and lime. Much more
viscous wine than expected. I agree with the review that it has a smooth
finish. I can't taste the lychee and papaya mostly because I forget
what those fruits taste like. Hoping to run to the grocery store and
pick up some fruits and veggies that I haven't eaten in a while in order
to expand my tasting vocabulary.
Name:Wild Hog Barbera
Variety: Barbera Region: California Country: USA
Year: 2007 Price: ~$22.95 Shop/wine critic/winery review: Notes of ripe dark fruit on the nose, with a hint of earth. The palate is greeted with a combination of dark fruits including blackberry, dark plum, olallie berries and sour cherry. Bright acidity and ripe fruit, hints to what this wine will become with some age. Great now with a little breathing.(Vintage Cellar in Blacksburg VA) Personal Review: I can taste the grape and grape skin- very deep colorful flavor. I can also taste the cherry element- almost like dried fruit. Interesting balance between the tannins and dryness.. Wine tasting only; no food.
Variety: Barbera Region: California Country: USA
Year: 2007 Price: ~$22.95 Shop/wine critic/winery review: Notes of ripe dark fruit on the nose, with a hint of earth. The palate is greeted with a combination of dark fruits including blackberry, dark plum, olallie berries and sour cherry. Bright acidity and ripe fruit, hints to what this wine will become with some age. Great now with a little breathing.(Vintage Cellar in Blacksburg VA) Personal Review: I can taste the grape and grape skin- very deep colorful flavor. I can also taste the cherry element- almost like dried fruit. Interesting balance between the tannins and dryness.. Wine tasting only; no food.
Name:Chocolate Box GSM
Variety: Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre Region: Barossa
Country: Australia
Year: 2009
Price: ~$18.95 Shop/wine critic/winery review: This retro bad boy blend is from the Rocland Estate Winery in Barossa, where they do everything a little bit different. A blend with deep russet red, with earthy aromas of savoury oak and dark cherries with a little stewed rhubarb. Spice and cinnamon on the palate over a robust and generous body. (Vintage Cellar in Blacksburg VA) Personal Review: Full mouth feel and dry finish. I'm picking up on a rhubarb taste. and definitely like the deep red color. Looks and tastes like a fairly good drinking wine. Would probably be better decanted for a day or two. A little spice but not too overwelming. The name had me expecting something entirely different... something chocolately. This wine would probably pair well with a lightly sweetened dark chocolate.Tasting only; no food.
Variety: Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre Region: Barossa
Country: Australia
Year: 2009
Price: ~$18.95 Shop/wine critic/winery review: This retro bad boy blend is from the Rocland Estate Winery in Barossa, where they do everything a little bit different. A blend with deep russet red, with earthy aromas of savoury oak and dark cherries with a little stewed rhubarb. Spice and cinnamon on the palate over a robust and generous body. (Vintage Cellar in Blacksburg VA) Personal Review: Full mouth feel and dry finish. I'm picking up on a rhubarb taste. and definitely like the deep red color. Looks and tastes like a fairly good drinking wine. Would probably be better decanted for a day or two. A little spice but not too overwelming. The name had me expecting something entirely different... something chocolately. This wine would probably pair well with a lightly sweetened dark chocolate.Tasting only; no food.
Name: Dom de la Quilla Muscadet
Variety: Melon
Region: Loire Valley
Country: Product of France
Year: 2009
Price: ~$10
Shop/wine critic/winery review: The variety has naturally high acidity, but can struggle to achieve good concentration of flavors. The best wines show apple and citrus flavors, with mineral characteristics. A saltiness can sometimes identified, suggestive of the region’s maritime history.(Source)
Personal Review: Sweet smell and almost tangy taste. Dry and fragrant wine. Light and not too fruity. Suggested as an oyster wine but I'd probably pair it with lighter grilled meal (or something with a crisp char). The aftertaste was anything but dry which was very pleasant.Wine tasting only; no food.
Variety: Melon
Region: Loire Valley
Country: Product of France
Year: 2009
Price: ~$10
Shop/wine critic/winery review: The variety has naturally high acidity, but can struggle to achieve good concentration of flavors. The best wines show apple and citrus flavors, with mineral characteristics. A saltiness can sometimes identified, suggestive of the region’s maritime history.(Source)
Personal Review: Sweet smell and almost tangy taste. Dry and fragrant wine. Light and not too fruity. Suggested as an oyster wine but I'd probably pair it with lighter grilled meal (or something with a crisp char). The aftertaste was anything but dry which was very pleasant.Wine tasting only; no food.
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