Tasting - 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

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

My Review: This was a very interesting wine.  It was a yellowish color and tasted like lemons.  I really enjoyed this wine, but I do not see it being a wine that I would purchase.  

Tasting - Torre Castillo Alegre

Name: Torre Castillo Alegre

Variety: 100% Monastrell

Region: Jumilla

Country: Spain

Year: 2010

Price: $9.95

Wine 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 was a much darker red wine.  I was not a huge fan of this wine.  I couldn't really pick out a flavor of what it tasted like but i was definitely not a fan of it.  

Tasting - Wilson Daniels Merlot

Name: Wilson Daniels Merlot

Variety: Merlot

Region: Central Coast, CA

Country: US

Year: 2010

Price: $7.95

Wine Review: Made predominantly from Paso Robles gapes, 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: This red wine was a lighter red in color.  It had a lot of flavors but black cherry was the one that stood out the most to me.  I really enjoyed this wine and would love to try it again 

Tasting - Bricco Dei Tati Rose

Name: Bricco Dei Tati Rose

Variety: 100% Barbera

Region: Piemonte

Country: Italy

Year: 2012

Price: $6.95

Wine Review: Fresh with aromas of strawberries, cherries, and rose petals, this is an ideal wine with shellfish, salads, chicken, and appetizers.

My Review: This was a very interesting wine. I have never really been a fan of roses, but this one was pretty good.  It was a light pink color, and tasted very fruity.  Lots of cherries and strawberries.  

Tasting - Smoking Loon Sauvignon Blanc

Name: Smoking Loon Sauvignon Blanc

Variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Region: California

Country: US

Year: 2009

Price: $7.95

Wine 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: This wine was a very light colored wine.  Could definitely taste apple and a bit of pineapple.  Could definitely see this food tasting good with a lighter food like a salad.  I would definitely be interested in having this wine again.  

Tasting - Ruta 22 Malbec

Name:  Ruta 22 Malbec
Variety: 100% Malbe
Region: Patagonia
Country: Argentina 
Year: 2011
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: Black berries and cherries were the first thing that came to my mind when i first tried this wine.  It was very fruity and had great flavors to it.  Overall I really enjoyed this wine and would definitely buy a bottle for myself.  

Tasting - Château Serres Sainte Lucie Corbières

Name:  Château Serres Sainte Lucie Corbières
Variety: Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre
Region: Corbières
Country: France
Year: 2009
Price: $4.95

Winery Review: 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 was my least favorite wine that I tasted.  Very strong to the nose with a lot of spice. Such a powerful taste.  Alot of flavors of spice and fruit.  Overall I did not like this wine at all and would never buy it.  

Tasting - Cresta Azul

Name: Cresta Azul
Variety: Moscatel, Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel-lo
Region: Emporda
Country: Spain
Year: NV  
Price: $5.95

Winery Review: Peach, orange cream and vanilla flavors mingle in this softly bubbly white. Off-dry, but with crisp acidity and a clean finish. 

My Review: I definitely enjoyed this wine.  There were flavors of peach and was somewhat creamy.  I felt this wine was very sweet, but was not too bad.  

Tasting - Veleta Tempranillo Rosado

Name: Veleta Tempranillo Rosado
Variety: 100% 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 was very similar to the Veleta Brut, just without the bubbles.  I liked this one a lot more.  Lots of fruity flavors including cherries and berries.  I definitely enjoyed this wine and again for less than 4 dollars it is a great deal.  

Tasting - Veleta Brut Vino Espumoso Rosada

Name: Veleta Brut Vino Espumoso Rosada
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.

Personal Review: Very interesting wine.  Very fruity with tastes of cherry and berries.  A lot of bubbles which gave it a very interesting taste.  This is probably not a wine that I would buy for myself, but for only 3.95, it is definitely a good deal.