Name: Isiri Dolcetto d'Alba
Variety: Dolcetto
Region: Piedmont
Country: Italy
Year: 2009
Price: $7.95
Winery Review: Cherry and plum aromas fill the nose with jammy overtones. It is firm with almond flavors on the finish. Dolcetto is the everyday wine of the Piemontese, it pairs well with a wide variety of dishes from tomato-based pasta dishes and white meats, to minestrone and antipasto platters. - Vintage Wine Cellar 02/23/2013
My Review: Very dark wine that come in strong with aromas of dark berries. I was able to pick out hints of cherry and plum in the in it as well. Unexpectedly the wine was not sweet on the tongue, but its strong, dark aromas made it so. Unfortunately I was not a fan of this wine.
Food: I did not try this wine with food.
Name: Joseph Carr Pinot Grigio
Variety: Pinot Grigio
Region: Sonoma Coast, California
Country: Unites States
Year: 2007
Price: $9.95
Winery Review:
Ever-elusive, our Central Coast Pinot Noir offers cherry, and dark wild raspberry in both the bouquet and taste, I also find aromatic violets, tea, strawberry seed, and hints of mushroom, The wine shows good structure with balances, yet approachable tannin. - Vintage Wine Cellar 02/23/2013
My Review: I consider this wine very strange; it smelled like vegetable baby food. It had an odd, earthy aspect to it in combination with a slightly floral berry aspect. I was not a fan of this wine at all, it was disgusting to me to the point I didn't spend time analyzing it. Yuck!
Food: I did not try this wine with food.
Name: J.P. Chenet Dry Rose Sparkling
Variety: Bobal
Region: Le Pays d'Oc and Gascogne
Country: France
Year: 2009
Price: $6.95
Winery Review: Intense and fine, dominated by notes of red berries. The combination of fine bubbles and delicate aromas make this a delightfully light and silky rose. Aromas in the mouth evoke re berries, cherries, strawberries: mellow and well-balanced. - Vintage Wine Cellar 02/23/2013
My Review: I enjoyed drinking this sparkling wine; it was light but not overly sweet. There was a sweet berry flavor that could be detected on the nose and tongue. This rose had the right combination of a light sweetness supported by a dry, bubbly edge.
Food: I did not try this wine with food.
Name: Fortediga VermentionoVariety: Arinto/ Azal
Region: Tuscany Country: Italy
Year: 2009
Price: $9.95Winery Review: Clear yellow in color. The aromas are lifted with pleasant hints of pear and green apple. The fresh, smooth flavors on the entry persist, the structure in fine and balances well with the fruit. - Vintage Wine Cellar 02/23/2013My Review: Very fresh wine with a strong green apple bite to it. Though fresh and dry, this pale yellow wine did not have a strong acidic edge to it making it enjoyable.
Food: I did not try this wine with food.
Name: Nopa Vinho VerdeVariety: Arinto/ Azal
Region: Vinho Verde Country: Portugal
Year: 2008
Price: $5.95Winery Review: The result is elegant, silky, fresh and well balanced, with a fine citrus brightness. Ideal as an aperitif or as a perfect accompaniment to seafood, poultry, pasta, salads, spicy oriental food, and grilled white meat. Enjoy in moderation and in good company. - Vintage Wine Cellar 02/23/2013My Review: A light refreshing wine with a golden color. Nopa has hints of apply and citrus on the nose with an earthy, grassy edge. The wine itself was mildly dry and lacked the sweetness you'd expect in whites. Overall is a decent white wine I'd like to try with seafood.
Food: I did not try this wine with food.
Name: Gabriella ChiantiVariety: Chanti
Region: Tuscany Country: Italy
Year: 2008
Price: $7.95Winery Review: This beautiful wine had the very deep red, almost purple, color that you would expect in a Chianti. The first thing you would notice is the fruit., balanced by a bit of spice. It's a good dry wine with a bold flavor. Even with it's boldness, this Chianti is velvety smooth. - Vintage Wine Cellar 02/14/2013My Review: This is definitely a bold wine with an acidic kick to it. The aromas of this wine were warm and spicy with a fruity, almost cranberry-apply edge. This wine was a little too bold for me, the acid overpowered the taste. I am curious as to how decanting may change it.
Food: I did not try this wine with food.
Name: Lavarini Valpolicella ClassicoVariety: 65% Corvina Veronese, 25% Rondinella, 10% Molinara
Region: Valpolicella Country: Italy
Year: 2010
Price: $6.95Winery Review: The red ruby color and the dry taste give this wine joviality and cordiality. It is fresh and fruity, with lovely strawberry and cherry aromas and flavors, with nice spice and a silky texture. - Vintage Wine Cellar 02/14/2013My Review: Very fruity wine with strawberry and cherry easily detectable. Though dry and not very sweet, Valpolicella has a smooth and silky texture. I would have preferred a little more sweetness to make this wine a tad more enjoyable.
Food: I did not try this wine with food.
