Tasting- Rosemount Estate Moscato

Name: Rosemount Estate
Variety: Moscato
Region: ?
Country: Australia
Year: 2012
Price: $ 3.95

Winery Review: Bright light straw in colour with some green hues, this wine has a lush ripe tropical fruit aroma. This is a fuller bodied white which fills the mouth with heady flavours of apricot, peach and citrus.  Angove Nine Vines Viognier is perfect for today's relaxed life-style and is the ideal accompaniment to grilled prawns with chilli and garlic or roast pork.

Personal Review: On the nose I got peach, honey and green apple. This wine had a tropical bouquet.  When I tasted it I got honey mixed with tart fruit and strawberries. This was a perfect mix of fruit and tart. I really enjoyed this wine.

Tasting- Ironstone Old Vine Zinfandel

Name: Ironstone
Variety: Old Vine Zinfandel
Region: Lodi
Country: California
Year: 2011
Price:$ 7.95

Winery Review: Grown in vineyards that are over 45 years old, this medium-bodied Zin has exceptional varietal character with lovely aromas of dark fruit and blackberry. Subtle pepper spice mingles with richly concentrated fruit flavors of blackberry, ripe plums and fresh red raspberries. Barrel aging created its smooth, silky finish and unprecedented depth.  A wonderful wine pairing for variety of dishes. Any type of meat - whether its pork, beef or game - is ideal with this wine. Cioppino is another amazing complement or try it with tomato-based pastas, hearty stews or a plate of strong, aged cheeses.

Personal Review:  This was a deep red color. On the nose, I got lots of earthy and peppery flavors. The nose on this wine was old world and musty. The taste of the wine was tart, and sour. The finish was somewhat smooth. Overall, this wine was okay. I did not pair it with food.

Tasting- Librandi Ciro Rosso Classico

Name: Librandi Ciro
Variety: Rosso Classico
Region: ?
Country: Italy
Year: 2009
Price: $3.95

Winery Review: Don’t let the pale garnet color fool you:  this is a substantial wine.  Aromas of red fruits and spice complement undertones of cranberries, wild berries, and plums.  On the palate, ripe tannins and good body make for an incredibly rich, yet easygoing red wine.  Pair this wine with sausage, spicy curry sauces, hot soppressata, and tandoori chicken.

Personal Review: This wine was a light red color. On the nose, I got the smell of pepper, cherry and other dark red fruits. This wine was dry, peppery, very rich and tannic. Overall, I did not enjoy the finish on this wine. It may have been better if paired with food.

Tasting- Angove Viognier

Name: Angove
Variety: Viognier
Region:?
Country: Australia
Year: 2009
Price: $5.95

Winery Review: Bright light straw in colour with some green hues, this wine has a lush ripe tropical fruit aroma. This is a fuller bodied white which fills the mouth with heady flavours of apricot, peach and citrus.  Angove Nine Vines Viognier is perfect for today's relaxed life-style and is the ideal accompaniment to grilled prawns with chilli and garlic or roast pork.

Personal Review: On the nose I got citrus and tropical flavors. I thought the wine would be sweet and  acidic. However, it was semi-dry and full-body. The taste of the wine was not fruity.The finish was sharp and dry. I really did not enjoy the it. Overall, this wine was not what I expected.

Tasting-Yealands Estate Sauvignon Blanc

Name: Yealands Estate

Variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Region: Seaview Vineyard

Country: New Zealand

Year: 2008

Price: $7.95  

Winery Review: sufficient weight and texture, balanced by a flinty minerality. This wine is a fantastic match with foods such as cheese salad, poultry dishes and a wide range of seafood dishes including freshly shucked natural oysters, prawns, green lip mussels and creamy scallops.

Personal Review: This wine was a straw yellow color. On the nose I got lemon, citrus flavors and the smell of wet rock. On the palate I got sharp, acidic taste. The finish was fresh and creamy. Overall, this wine was good. The wine had a complex nose that I really enjoyed.