Tasting- Eco. Love Riesling

Name: Eco. Love
Variety:  Riesling
Region: South Island
Country: New Zeland
Year: 2009
Price: 7.95

Winery Review:Our South Island Riesling has a range and combination of flavors unlike any other. These flavors span citrus, root ginger, white peach, spices and florals. eco.love Riesling is made in balance to an off-dry style. Food Pairing: Asian Fusion, Seafood, Curry, and anything spicy

Personal Review: On the nose I got hints of ginger, and peach. Upon first taste I got overwhelming flavors of peach, honey suckle and citrus. The finish was light and fruity. It had a floral finish. Overall, I really enjoyed this wine. It was the perfect amount of sweetness. I did not pair this wine with food.

Tasting-Toschi Cabernet Sauvignon

Name: Toschi
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: California
Country: U.S.A
Year: 2011
Price: $8.95

Winery Review:Well-balanced flavors of dark berries and plums. Spicy fruit finish.

Personal Review: On the nose I got plum and herbs. The mid palate was peppery. I got the overwhelming taste of black pepper. The finish was spicy. Overall this was an interesting wine.  I did not pair it with food.

Tasting- Canyon Road Pinot Noir

Name: Canyon Road
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: ?
Country: California
Year: 2012
Price: 6.95

Winery Review:Rich, fruit forward cherry flavors, soft tannins, a medium body and a smooth velvety finish. Pairs well with creamy soups, salmon, and savory pork dishes.

Personal Review: On the nose I got the smell of dark cherries and fig. The mid palate was dry. The finish was smooth and velvety. I got the taste of rich red chili in my mouth. This wine was interesting and complex. I did not pair it with food.

Tasting- Wine men of Gotham Chard Semillon

Name:Wine men of Gotham
Variety: Chard. Semillon
Region: ?
Country: Australia
Year: 2008
Price: 7.95

Winery Review: Chardonnay Semillon is a blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Semillon. It gives a
moderate intensity of melon, guava, apricot and butterscotch aromas. The medium bodied palate provides attractive acidity along with plenty of tropical fruit flavors and a medium-long finish.

Personal Review: The wine was a very light white color. On the nose I got lots of fruity smells. The two in particular that stood out was the melon smell. The finish was long and buttery. I really enjoyed this wine and its finish. I did not pair it with food.

Tasting-Indwe Sauvignon Blanc

Name: Indwe
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: ?
Country: South Africa
Year: 2012
Price: 7.95

Winery Review: Grapes are meticulously sourced from our
grape producers along the Coastal region of the Western Cape ensuring complexity and freshness in the wine. Indwe Sauvignon Blanc is full of layers, balance and persistence. The wine is imbued with tropical and citrus notes, with hints of melon and gooseberry flavors.

Personal Review:  This was a standard Sauvignon Blanc. There were lemon and other citrus notes that came through on the nose. The finish was sharp and acidic. Overall it was good. I did not pair the wine with food. However, I think that due to its high acidity it could be paired well with food.

Tasting- simply Naked Cabernet Sauvignon

Name:  Simply Naked 
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 

Region: ?
Country: California 
Year: 2011
Price: $10

Winery Review: Simply Naked Cabernet Sauvignon has plum, black cherry and cinnamon spice with chewy tannins that don't weigh down the wine. Medium-full bodied.

Serve with:

• grilled or roasted red meats,
• tomato-based pasta dishes,
• and hard cheeses.

Personal Review: on the nose I get: dark fruits and a sweet cassis jam flavor. When I taste it I get the smell of graphite. The mid Pallate is very dry and I get the taste of dried cranberries. The wine is a medium body. The finish is of spices and wood. I enjoy this wine because there is less if an oaky component to it. There is a hint of oaky-ness. However, I does not over power the wine. I did not pair this wine with food. Overall, it was okay. It may have been a little to earthy for me. I would like to try it again, before I decide that I do not like it. 

Tasting- Charles Shaw Sauvignon Blanc

Name:  Charles Shaw 
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: ?
Country: California 
Year: 2012
Price: $3.29

 Wineary Review:cellar tracker: Mike Kopanski rated 86 points: This is the best 2 Buck Chuck Sauvignon Blanc yet. The several 2011's we tried had an artificiality with both the nose and the fruit flavors. This 2012 offering has a precise delineation of flavors combined with a very close to dry crispness, that belies it's almost ridiculous price point. The color is a Chardonnay like rich golden. The nose is surprisingly Old World with shale infused, spiced, honey. The fruit is very peachy with apricot and brown spice. I think the acid may have been poured out of a 50# bag. Dry lemon and peach finish. I realize that 2 Buck Chuck comes from a different batch almost every day. I'm just glad to have had the chance to taste one of their better batches. 

Personal Review: Again, very impressed with this wine. It is a great price and taste. It is perfect for the novice wine drinker. The wine was a very light color. It was a little darker than water but still not a pale yellow. On the nose I got Lemon 

Other Citrus, and hints of Orange peel. It also had a Flowery and Sweet component to it. The Mid Pallate was a little harsh. However, it had a Lemony fresh finish that I really enjoyed. The alcohol really cut through the flavors. There was not much integration between the two. However, I thoroughly enjoyed this wine! Again, you cannot beat the price!  I did not pair it with food, I would be interested to try it again! 

 

Tasting- Charles Shaw Merlot

Name:  Charles Shaw 
Variety: Merlot 
Region: ?
Country: California 
Year: 2012
Price: $3.29

Winary Review: wine press: On the nose: Young. Floral perfume. Dusty. A light colored in the glass. Slight veggies. In the mouth: A little bright. Not my favorite wine. Overall: Fruity, drinkable and so-so. Rating: 84

Personal review: This wine was a great price! I was impressed with it's taste aswell! It was a Ruby red color. On the nose I got blackcherry and hints of other dark fruits. Upon first taste I got oak and pomegranate flavors. It was a light body. The wine had an acidic and sharp finish. I did not pair this wine with food. Overall I was very impressed with this wine. I would definitely have it again with or without food.