Name: Peter Mertes Liebfraumilch Rheinhessen Qualitatswein
Variety: Reisling
Country: Germany
Region: Rheinhessen
Year: 2009
Price: $5.95
Winery Review
Leibfraumilch is a soft, delicate wine of the Rheinhessen and Palatinate districts. The original wine was named after the Leibfraumilch monastery in Worms, where the monks were the first wine growers and produced an unusually pleasing wine. Wines of the Rheinhessen and Palatinate are noted for their aroma, well-balanced harmony, and fragrance. Leibfraumilch, as all excellent white wines is best served chilled. We suggest serving with cold entrees, as well as poultry, such as chicken or turkey, or even with a mild Cheddar, mellow and slightly nutty with a medium consistency.
My Review
This wine is very sweet, it tastes vaguely like white grape juice.
I tried this alone without food.
Name: Col des Vents Corbieres
Variety: 50% Carignan, 35% Grenache, 15% Syrah
Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Year: 2009
Price: $7.95
Winery Review
Brambly berry, cherry and raspberry, spices, black pepper... all are present in this authentic French country wine.
My Review
This wine has a strong berry nose with a smooth fruity flavor and few tannins
I tried this alone without food.
Name: San Elias Carmenere
Variety: Carmenere
Country: Chile
Region: Central Valley
Year: 2009
Price: $7.95
Winery Review
The grapes for this carmenere are selected from vineyards in the central valley. Beautiful red fruit aromas. Supple and round in the mouth, the wine pairs well with full flavored cheeses and lamb.
My Review
This wine had a spicy, raspberry jammy nose, some tannins, with a spicy aftertaste.
I tried this alone without food.
Name: Estrella Chardonnay
Variety: Chardonnay
Country: USA
Region: Napa Valley
Year: 2010
Price: $5.95
Winery Review
Intensely flavored and balanced with layers of vanilla, butter and pear, followed by apple, banana and oak
My Review
This wine has a very fruity nose. It has a very sweet and sort of weird flavor, it seemed to have too many flavors going on at once.
I tried this alone without food.
Name: Zonin Pinot Grigio
Variety: Pinot grigio
Country: Italy
Region: Veneto
Year: 2009
Price: $5.95
Winery Review
Pale straw-yellow color with brilliant reflections. Delicately fruity bouquet, with outstanding finesse and marked hints of almond blossom and peaches. Elegant, soft and well-structured fruit on the palate, with remarkable freshness and a clean, persistent aftertaste.
My Review
Tasted very smooth and buttery, unremarkable otherwise. Very average pinot grigio
I tasted this alone without food.
Name: Estrella Merlot
Variety: Merlot
Region: California
Country: USA
Year: 2009
Price: $5.95
Winery Review:
This ruby colored merlot has raspberry jam aromas with a subtle hint of spice. Layers of vanilla, plum and fig are revealed that linger ever so slightly on the palate.
My Review:
This wine had a fruity nose that smelled predominately like raspberry jam. The body was very smooth with few tannins and tasted jammy.
I tried this alone without food.
Name: Doural Red Tinto
Variety: Red blend
Region/country: Portugal
Year: 2009
Price: $8.95
Winery Review:
This Portuguese tinto (red) blend exhibits a deep red color with violet hues. The nose is vibrant and fruity. The palate offers notes of spice, cherry, and dark berry supported by good structure. Pairs well with red or game meat, cheeses and fish.
My Review:
I tried this wine once before, it has a very fruity nose with predominantly cherry notes. The body is smooth with some tannins on the finish.
I drank this alone without food.
