Name: Reserve Grand Veneur Cotes de Rhone
Variety: 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Cinsault
Region: Rhone Valley
Country: France
Year: 2010
Price: $14.95/750mL , $38.95/3L
Wine Review: As for their other values, the 201 Grand Veneur Cotes de Rhone Reserve (70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% Cinsault) displays loads of ripe flavors. It is very concentrate for a Cotes de Rhone, and is actually an amazing wine. Classic garrigue, black cherry liqueur, lavender licorice and spice box are all present in this full-bodied, intense, and rich Cotes de Rhone. This is a sensational effort to drink over the next 4-5 years, although it might even last longer.
My Review: This wine has a dark red color. It had a fruity smell with strong hints of black cherry. It also smelled slightly spicy and slightly like licorice. It had a black cherry taste with hints of spice. I did not really like this wine.
Food: I did not taste this wine with food.
Name: Lobetia Tempranillo
Variety: Tempranillo
Region: La Mancha
Country: Spain
Year: 2011
Price: $9.95
Wine Review: Organically and naturally grown and made, this wine allows the varietal and terroir to stand out cleanly. It shows an nice cherry color with a violet shade because of its youth. Red berries and cherries on the nose. On the palate it is fresh, slightly astringent, and harmonious with a long finish.
My Review: This wine has a medium red color. It smelled very fruity with strong hints of cherry. It also had a slightly rooty scent. This wine had a cherry taste with hints of root flavors. You could taste the tannins in this wine. I did not really like this wine.
Food: I did not taste this wine with food.
Name: Lobetia Chardonnay
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: La Mancha
Country: Spain
Year: 2011
Price: $9.95
Wine Review: Organically and naturally grown and made, this wine allows the varietal and the terroir to stand out cleanly. Clean, bright color with a greenish-yellow tone. On the nose, exotic fruits like pineapple. Full flavored, fresh, with good acidity in the mouth, it finishes with tropical fruits.
My Review: This wine has a light color. It smelled like pears and pineapples. It was dry and slightly acidic. This wine tastes like tropical fruit. I enjoyed this wine.
Food: I did not taste this wine with food.
Name: Trattoria Busa Alla Torre Da Lele
Variety: Pinot Grigio
Region: Veneto
Country: Italy
Year: Non-vintage
Price: $7.95
Wine Review: Named after the famous restaurant in Italy! This is their house white wine! Coppery color from extended skin contact, round and rich texture with juicy melon aromas and flavors with a sweet fennel note on the ultra smooth finish. Great value Grigio! Drink now.
My Review: This wine has a light color. It had a floral scent with hints of apple and melon. It had a juicy, melon taste. This wine was dry. I enjoyed this wine.
Food: I did not taste this wine with food.
Name: Ksana Bonarda
Variety: Bonarda
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2008
Price: $9.95
Wine Review: The bouquet is floral and lightly jammy, with berry aromas and a savory note or two. To the uninitiated, this is a great introduction to Bonarda. Finishes solid. Very sweet, berry smell with some rooty undertones. Kind of dry, makes your lips pucker.
My Review: This wine had a dark color with a floral scent. It also had a cherry, jammy smell. This wine has a berry taste to it. It has a slightly rooty taste. This wine is very smooth and very dry. I did not like this wine.
Food: I did not taste this wine with food.
Name: Concannon Shiraz
Variety: Shiraz
Region: California
Country: United States
Year: 2008
Price: $7.95
Wine Review: This is an extremely rich, full-bodied wine with a dark fruit core. Aromas of blackberry, blueberry, cassis and dark cherry are followed by more berry fruits and chocolate and mocha on the palate.
My Review: This wine has a dark red color. It had a strong scent of blackberries. This wine has a berry taste with hints of chocolate. It had a slight peppery taste with a smooth finish.
Food: I did not taste this wine with food.
Name: Chandon Sweet Cuvee
Variety: Sparkling
Region: California
Country: United States
Year: Non-vintage
Price: $9.95
Wine Review: This wine is an innovative sparkling wine style revealing vibrant stone fruit and floral aromas with rich, luscious mouthfeel. This wine enlivens the senses and sparks spontaneous moments, complementing your passion for a good life.
My Review: This wine has a light coral color. It has a very floral scent. This wine was slightly tart with a fruity taste. I did not really like this wine.
Food: I did not taste this wine food.
Name: Reserve Grand Veneur Cotes de Rhone
