Tasting - Finca del Castillo Tempranillo

 

Name: Finca del CastilloTempranillo

Variety: Tempranillo

Region: La Mancha

Country: Spain

Year: 2011

Price: $4.95

 

Winery Review: Rooty, spicy, and baked on the nose, with aromas that lean towards raisin. The palate is more gritty and acidic, with raisin, cola, and spic flavors. Darkens up on the finish, which is long and peppery, with adequate juiciness and a final note of tomato.

 

My Review: Though it was not fruity, it was easy to drink. I didn't get much from the nose but I did taste some spice when I drank it. I did not like the peperry taste to it. It was like drinking a V8.

 

I did not have it with any food.

Tasting - Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau

 

Name: Beaujolais Nouveau
Variety: Gamay

Region: Burgundy

Country: France

Year: 2012

Price: $3.95

 

Winery Review: Bright and tangy, offering a classic banana note on the nose, with flavors of raspberry, wild strawberry, and light spice. Modest finish.

 

My Review: This was my favorite wine from the other wines I tasted that day. I was afraid it would be bitter because it was red but I was wrong. I could definitely taste some kind of berry. The finish felt dry as in it left my tongue feeling chalky. I enjoyed the wine overall.

 

I did not have it with any food.

Tasting - Mars and Venus Chardonnay

 

Name: Mars and Venus Chardonnay

Variety: Chardonnay

Region: Chile

Country: Chile

Year: 2011

Price: $5.95

 

Winery Review: A very nice value Chardonnay that comfortably over-delivers vs. its modest price tag. No oak here, just bushels of clean, crisp, Chardonnay apple and stone fruit with a hint of caramelized pineapple. Juicy and clean, this is a mid- weight white that's just perfect for parties or weeknight sipping.

 

My Review: This was a stronger wine to me. I believe the alcohol level was more than others white wines I've had. Even though it was white it was not as sweet as I expected it to be. The finish was bitter.

 

I did not have it with any food.