Vintage Cellar Description- This Chilean Sauvignon Blanc just oozes with bright citrus flavors and a nose of herbs and grass. Stylistically, it is a cross between the herbal, grassy wines so prevalent in Sonoma County and the riper, more fruit forward products of New Zealand. Match it with pasta sauced with arugula, pine nuts, mushrooms and parmesan.
My description- This wine had very floral notes in the nose. The taste of the wine was very crisp and light. There were hints of apple in the taste as well. There was a nice balance in the acidity of the wine that is balanced but the sweet notes of the apple.
Lost Vineyards Chardonnay (year not provided) $3.95- This wine comes from Argentina.
Vintage Cellar Description- Pale golden color. Perfumed peach, pineapple, and nougat aromas. Round and soft with a fruity-yet-dry medium body. Tangy apple skin and lemon zest notes lift the fruit nicely on the finish.
My description- This wine smelled very oaky. It was also very creamy and buttery in its smell. When tasting this wine there were hints of vanilla. However, there was a tart finish at the end that was a bit odd.
Vintage Cellar Description- As a member of the cabernet sauvignon family, carmenere (pronounced car-men-yare) originated in Bordeaux as one of the grapes permitted for use in the red blends of that storied region. Chilean winemakers have embraced it and several wineries in that country produce it as a single varietal. The ’09 Sierra Cruz is a very pleasant, soft, mediumbodied wine that has fresh cabernet-like aromas and flavors of spice, dark fruit and black pepper. It is a great value and also would be a nice match with marinated and grilled skirt or flank steak.
My description- This wine smelled very much like black pepper. It was slightly overwhelming. The wine tasted kind of spicy. There were also hints of earthy tones. It was pretty well balanced, however the black pepper was a bit off putting.
Senda 66 Tempranillo (2008) $8.95- This wine comes from Spain
Vintage Cellar Description- 90 Points, Robert Parker “The 2008 Senda 66 spent 8 months in new French oak. Purple/black in color, it sports a fragrant nose of spice box, lavender, blueberry, and blackberry. Smooth-textured, layered, and remarkably rich on the palate for its humble price, this lengthy effort will drink nicely over the next 5-6 years.”
My description- This was my favorite wine of the tasting. It had a very rich, deep red color. This wine smelled very much like cherries. It was a very smooth wine, that went across the palate. There was a nice structure of tannins, that balanced the wine.
Opera Prima Sweet Wine (2010) $5.95- This sweet wine comes from Spain
Vintage Cellar Description- Flowery and sweet smelling, then round and fairly smooth in the mouth. The flavor package of tropical fruits galore is pleasant and shouldn’t offend anyone. Finishes clean and easy. A mango boat of flavor.
My description- This wine had a floral nose. It had citrus tones that balanced out the sweetness of the wine. There were also hints of pine needles that gave the wine an interesting finish.
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