Tasting - Le Roc des Anges Segna de Cor

Name: Le Roc des Anges Segna de Cor
Variety: 50% Grenache, 30% Carignan, 20% Syrah
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Country: France
Year: 2012
Price: $23.95

Winery Review: The relation between the Grenache and the terroir of Roc des Anges gives fruity and fleshy grapes. To balance this generosity, they are blended with old Carignan and Syrah giving firm structure and dark colour and resulting in a tender and fruity wine sustained by a real texture of tannins. Four S's: soft, smooth, silky and smoky. Lively and fresh in the mouth, gentle flavours of red grape and berry, dried spices and roasted herbs. From the rock of the angles springs the blood (Segna) of the heart (Cor).

My Review: It was a very dark purple color and had a flowery nose, almost like a spring garden. It was a fairly dry wine but was a very nice blend that had a soft finish. It was spicy and slightly acidic with some clove and blackberry on the mid palate.

I did not taste this wine with food.

Tasting - Beringer Founders' Estate Pinot Noir

Name: Beringer Founders' Estate
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: California
Country: USA
Year: 2012
Price: $7.99

Winery Review: The Beringer Founders’ Estate Pinot Noir is bright ruby in color and displays ripe currant flavors rounded out by aromas of cedar and spice. This wine has immediate fruit-forward flavors that balance well with the toasty smokiness of the oak. It would pair perfectly with a red wine risotto or grilled salmon.

My Review: I thought that the nose sort of smelled like feet and cheese and was fairly oaky. It was fairly tangy but also very light and had a nice magenta color. It was a little more acidic than any of the other Pinot Noir's that I have had so it was not one of my favorites. I think that it would pair nicely with a sharp cheese to take some of the acidic structure away.

I did not taste this wine with food. 

Tasting - Decoy Chardonnay

Name: Decoy
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Sonoma County
Country: USA
Year: 2012
Price: $20

Winery Review: This wine has enticing citrus zest, orange blossom and guava aromas with hints of banana cream pie and spicy oak. The palate is soft and velvety offering vibrant citrus flavors intermingled with rich tropical fruit. Excellent acidity adds length and brightness to a satisfying finish.

This wine has enticing citrus zest, orange blossom and guava aromas with hints of banana cream pie and spicy oak. The palate is soft and velvety offering vibrant citrus flavors intermingled with rich tropical fruit. Excellent acidity adds length and brightness to a satisfying finish. - See more at: http://www.duckhornwineshop.com/product/2012-Decoy-Sonoma-County-Chardonnay#sthash.LHrzGvi7.dpuf

This wine has enticing citrus zest, orange blossom and guava aromas with hints of banana cream pie and spicy oak. The palate is soft and velvety offering vibrant citrus flavors intermingled with rich tropical fruit. Excellent acidity adds length and brightness to a satisfying finish. - See more at: http://www.duckhornwineshop.com/product/2012-Decoy-Sonoma-County-Chardonnay#sthash.LHrzGvi7.dpuf

This wine has enticing citrus zest, orange blossom and guava aromas with hints of banana cream pie and spicy oak. The palate is soft and velvety offering vibrant citrus flavors intermingled with rich tropical fruit. Excellent acidity adds length and brightness to a satisfying finish. - See more at: http://www.duckhornwineshop.com/product/2012-Decoy-Sonoma-County-Chardonnay#sthash.LHrzGvi7.dpuf

This wine has enticing citrus zest, orange blossom and guava aromas with hints of banana cream pie and spicy oak. The palate is soft and velvety offering vibrant citrus flavors intermingled with rich tropical fruit. Excellent acidity adds length and brightness to a satisfying finish. - See more at: http://www.duckhornwineshop.com/product/2012-Decoy-Sonoma-County-Chardonnay#sthash.LHrzGvi7.dpuf

My Review: I thought this wine was terrible. The nose was very strong like most Chardonnay's but it really did taste like straight cat pee. I thought that taste was so strong that I was not able to pick out any particular citrus hints. This wine seems to be extremely over priced for how bad it was. It may be better if it was paired with a meal.

I did not taste this wine with food.

Dinner - Blacksburg, VA - "Sides" Themed

On a Friday night a few of our friends got together to have a little potluck dinner with some wine. We ended up having a ton of both wine and food and it was a great to have after a hike that we did at Angels' Rest, which overlooks Pearisburg, Virginia. We asked everyone to bring a side dish as well as a wine to try and we came up with some good combinations as well as some that may have been better off not being put together.

This is a picture of our little spread that we had created. There was a rice salad called "Pebble Salad" that was long grain rice with cucumbers, tomatoes and carrots with a light dressing on top. We also had some home made three cheese pizza, zucchini bread, homemade spicy buffalo hummus, a platter of four different kinds of cheese, which were Pepperjack, cheddar, white cheddar and American cheese. Some one brought fried mac and cheese bites that were hard to keep around long enough to actually pair with the wines because they were so good! One of our least talented cooks brought some Texas Toast, which was also a very good decision. For desserts, there were some brownies as well as some sugar cookies. Now for the wines that we had:

The first one we had was Borsao Berola and was a mix of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. I thought that it was very dry at first and was jammy. It was very cherry with plums and lots of dark berries. I thought that it was very mellow considering how dark it was. I tasted this wine with the three cheese pizza and it did not really go as well with that because the pizza and the wine both had so many flavors going on. I also tried it with some of the hummus and crackers as well as some of the cheddar cheese and that paired very nicely with them because of how dry the wine was. The wine also went well with the zucchini bread and the brownies because the chocolate and cherries combined nicely as well as the sweetness that took away some of the dryness from the wine. I think this wine would also go well with a nice piece of meat such as a steak because of how bold it is. The food we had was not necessarily as bold as it should have been to be able to pair this wine perfectly. It was one of the most complex wines that I have tried and I was impressed with it!

The next wine that we tried was Norton from Horton Vineyards, which is a native Virginia Red. When just tasting this wine alone, it was extremely dark, as you can tell from the dripping lines down the bottle and actually smelled like cleaning solution. I think that it needed some time to breathe before I tasted it, but we did not give it enough time. It had an earthy chemical taste and had a very high tannic structure with higher acidity. I tasted some plums in it as well. When pairing it with food, it went really well with the brownies because of the chocolate component. It is a very bold and dry wine so the sweetness of the brownie brought out more of the flavors in the wine instead of tasting the high acidity and tannic structure.

The third wine that we tasted was Fisheye Chardonnay. This was the only white wine that we had with this dinner and it paired nicely with food. It was very light and peachy with some hints of apricot. Tasting it alone was not as good but it went really well with the rice salad because the salad was fairly light but also had a lot of flavors that softened the acidity in the Chardonnay a little. It also went well with the pizza because the pizza was so bold with the three cheeses that it lightened that as well. I think this is a very good summer wine to go with dinners sitting outside overlooking a lake or something because it is a cheap wine but is very refreshing and pairs nicely with a lot of different types of food.

Our first wine dinner was a success and I think there was a good time had by all. We had a full table of food and everyone contributed not only food and wine, but lots of laughs as well. I learned that I am not a huge fan of Chardonnay unless it is paired with some type of food that lowers the acidity a little. I am excited to have our next wine dinner and see what other combinations we can come up with and of course to taste some more great wine!

Tasting - Dom La Blaque Provence

Name: Dom La Blaque
Variety: Grenache
Region: Provence
Country: France
Year: 2010
Price: $14.95

Winery Review: Explosive blackberry and blueberry on the nose. Very ripe with blueberry, mulberry, raspberry, some mineral character, layers upon layers of fruit, good texture, and with some backbone that help it age very well. This is definitely more serious than its price tag.

My Review: The nose on this wine was like a musty Windex smell and was a very dark brownish red color. It was dry at first but then had a softer finish considering how bold the wine was. There were definitely a lot of berries that were combined together such as dark cherries and raspberries.

I did not taste this wine with food.

Tasting - Gres St Vincent Cotes du Rhone

Name: Gres St Vincent Cotes du Rhone
Variety: Granache
Region: Rhone Valley
Country: France
Year: 2012
Price: $13.95

Winery Review: From a unique, organic co-op in the Rhone Valley, this delicious, Grenache- based blend delivers satisfying weight and earthiness but stays light on its feet. Unlike many co-ops that blend growers' fruit into one wine, here each makes their own. Though the blend is dominated by Grenache, the Syrah takes the center stage on the nose with classic notes of liquorice, black fruits, and a wonderful whiff of violets. The tannins and acidity are in wonderful balance here, and on the palate, the juicy exuberant fruit from the Grenache takes over, building to a chocolate note on the finish. A great example of the class and sophistication showing in the 2010 vintage, and of the wide range of great values available in the Southern Rhone.

My Review: This wine had a sweet nose that was flowery and violety. I thought that it was a very bold wine with high tannic structure and higher acidity as well. I tasted some prunes and plums along with dark juicy berries. Like the review says, there are also some hints of dark chocolate on the finish.

I did not taste this wine with food.

Tasting - Coto de Hayas Garnacha Syrah

Name: Coto de Hayas
Variety: Garnacha Syrah
Region: Campo de Borja
Country: Spain
Year: 2012
Price: $8.95

Winery Review: Ruby red color. Pronounced red fruit and spice aromas. Medium bodied, dry and easy going. Fresh, fruity and lightly peppery with mild acidity and soft tannins.

My Review: This wine had a very pretty magenta color when it was poured into the glass. It had a smokey and earthy nose with floral accents. It was mildly dry but had a very soft finish. It reminded me of a berry jam and was slightly acidic.

I did not taste this wine with food.

Tasting - Vincent Dampt Chablis

Name: Vincent Dampt
Variety: Chablis
Region: Burgandy
Country: France
Year: 2012
Price: $21.95

Winery Review: 100% Chardonnay, from the birthplace of Chardonnay: Burgandy. Pale lemon in colour. The nose shows soft jasmine notes and ripe fruit. The palate is elegant with a classic, flinty minerality, balanced by soft, creamy fruit.

My Review: At the first look of this wine is was very light in color and was a soft yellow. The nose was fairly strong but tasted very light and did not have a dry after taste at all. It was slightly sour to me like a granny smith apple.

I did not taste this wine with food.

Tasting - Eudald Cava Brut Familia

Name: Eudald
Variety: Cava Brut Familia
Region: Cava
Country: Spain
Year: NV
Price: $15.95

Winery Review: From a 9th generation winemaker who is pushing the envelope for quality and value. This traditional style Cava is a blend of Macabeu, XarelAlo, Parellada and Chardonnay all grown in organic/biodynamic vineyards. Our first reaction to tasting it was "Wow - this is really good!" There's plenty of elegant white and even some red fruit set off by a fine yeasty/bready character and a dash of sea side minerality. Cream, with small, refined bubbles, and ready to enjoy anytime you need a little lift.


My Review: The nose on this wine is very light, airy and refreshing and smells like a bubbly champagne. It was not as dry as I was anticipating and was very crisp. There were salty and metallic hints that were very recognizable, which was very good.

I did not taste this wine with food.
 

Tasting - Opal Ridge Semillon Chardonnay

Name: Opal Ridge
Variety: Semillon Chardonnay
Region: South East Australia
Country: Australia
Year: 2013
Price: $10

Winery Review: The Semillon Chardonnay has a fresh, fruity style ideal for lazy summer days or evenings in by the fire. Incredible value for money and superb quality make this wine a great reason to have friends over and enjoy.

My Review: I really enjoyed this wine because it was not as acidic as other chardonnays that I have tasted since it is blended with Semillon. It was a very light and refreshing wine that I think would pair nicely with some cheese and crackers. It had a combination of fruits such as some apple, pear and some spritzes of lemon.

I did not taste this wine with food.

Tasting - Bogle Chardonnay

Name: Bogle Vineyards
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: California
Country: USA
Year: 2012
Price: $10.99

Winery Review:
Chardonnay grapes grown in Clarksburg are known for their characteristic apple and pear aromas and flavors. Bogle winemakers have captured these refreshing and ripe notes while allowing them to develop and intensify through stainless steel fermentation. Additional grapes are vinted using the techniques of barrel fermentation, sur-lies aging and partial malolactic fermentation, which creates an elegant counterpart to the fresh fruit with tones of spicy vanilla and nutmeg. The creamy mouthfeel adds just the final touch on the finish, reminiscent of an apple and pear galette.

My Review: I thought this wine was a little different because of the sur-lies aging. The nose was very fruity and citrusy with hints of vanilla and some spice. It was a little too acidic for me and was not as smooth as I would have liked, but that may be because Chardonnay is not one of my favorites.

I did not taste this wine with food.

Tasting - Redwood Creek Pinot Noir

Name: Redwood Creek
Variety: Pinot Noir

Region: California
Country: USA
Year: NV
Price: $4.89

Winery Review: We make our Redwood Creek Pinot Noir in a classic New World style, with up-front fruit and soft tannins. This medium-bodied wine has rich notes of dark cherry, brown spice and clove, making it a versatile partner to salmon, duck or filet mignon.

My Review: The nose is extremely sweet smelling and is like a carton of raspberries in some whipped cream. It is fresh smelling like a bouquet of freshly picked daisies. This wine is light bodied but dry and acidic at first. I tasted a lot of spice, particularly some clove and even nutmeg that have been mixed in with the cherry and dried strawberry taste.

I did not taste this wine with food.

Tasting - the Little Penguin Pinot Noir

Name: the Little Penguin
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Southeastern Australia
Country: Australia
Year: 2013
Price: $5.89

Winery Review: The bouquet shows sweet strawberry fruit aromas with hints of spice and delicate oak characters in the background. The palate is elegant, creamy and soft with lively yet subtle cherry and strawberry flavors. The finish is elegant and long

The bouquet shows sweet strawberry fruit aromas with hints of spice and delicate oak characters in the background. The palate is elegant, creamy and soft with lively yet subtle cherry and strawberry flavors. The finish is elegant and long. - See more at: http://www.must-have-wine.com/wine-review-the-little-penguin-pinot-noir/#sthash.hLbz0HXT.dpuf

The bouquet shows sweet strawberry fruit aromas with hints of spice and delicate oak characters in the background. The palate is elegant, creamy and soft with lively yet subtle cherry and strawberry flavors. The finish is elegant and long. - See more at: http://www.must-have-wine.com/wine-review-the-little-penguin-pinot-noir/#sthash.hLbz0HXT.dpuf

The bouquet shows sweet strawberry fruit aromas with hints of spice and delicate oak characters in the background. The palate is elegant, creamy and soft with lively yet subtle cherry and strawberry flavors. The finish is elegant and long. - See more at: http://www.must-have-wine.com/wine-review-the-little-penguin-pinot-noir/#sthash.hLbz0HXT.dpuf

The bouquet shows sweet strawberry fruit aromas with hints of spice and delicate oak characters in the background. The palate is elegant, creamy and soft with lively yet subtle cherry and strawberry flavors. The finish is elegant and long. - See more at: http://www.must-have-wine.com/wine-review-the-little-penguin-pinot-noir/#sthash.hLbz0HXT.dpuf

My Review: I really enjoyed this Pinot Noir for how cheap it is. The nose was that of burned or charred raisins and had a very berry smell with some spice on top. It was a fairly smooth wine and was buttery and creamy on the finish. I tasted a lot of fresh juicy cherries. This wine did not leave my mouth feeling dry at all.
I did not taste this wine with food.

Tasting - Pepperwood Grove Pinot Noir

Name: Pepperwood Grove
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Valle Central
Country: Chile
Year: NV
Price: $8.99

Winery Review: This medium-bodied Pinot Noir opens with vibrant aromas of cherry, red raspberry and toasted almonds. Fresh flavors of cranberry and sweet plum are intertwined with subtle hints of nutmeg and rose petal.


My Review: The nose reminded me of Christmas and had some clove and spice resemblance. I tasted some cherry and cinnamon. It was a little spicy and it was slightly dry but was very smooth. There was a slight acid taste with medium body. I also got a little mint leaf on the palate.

I tasted this wine with Seriously Sharp Vermont cheddar cheese and it was very good. The sharpness of the cheddar cheese made the acidic/ alcoholic aftertaste go away quickly.
 

Tasting - Robert Mondavi Chardonnay

Name: Robert Mondavi Chardonnay
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Central Coast of California
Country: USA
Year: 2012
Price: $8.99

Winery Review: Aromas: Lemon blossom, green apple, and peach Flavors: Smoky oak and vanilla spice Texture: Creamy, rich, lush, and lingering Pair Central Coast Chardonnay with: Rich seafood, poultry, and pork dishes, fettuccine Alfredo, and brie

My Review: The nose on this was like a refreshing breath of air in the middle of a field. There were some hints of a hayfield mixed with some citrus and tart apple. This chardonnay was fruity but also had a very creamy mid palate. There was a mixture of an oak honey taste as well.
I did not taste this wine with food.

Tasting - Yellow Tail Pinot Grigio

Name: Yellow Tail Pinot Grigio
Variety: Pinot Grigio
Region: South Eastern, Australia
Country: Australia
Year: 2013
Price: $7

Winery Review: Pinot Grigio is delightfully fresh, zesty and elegant with lots of super-ripe concentrated fruit. This wine has fragrant aromas of citrus fruits with delicate notes of green apples and pears.

My Review: This wine was very crisp just like a typical Pinot Grigio and had a granny smith, golden apple taste mixed with some pears and nectarines, possibly some white peaches as well. The nose was fruity as well, but not really over the top. I thought it was an average wine; not anything special.


I did not taste this wine with food.

 

Tasting - Rex-Goliath Sauvignon Blanc

Name: Rex Goliath Sauvignon Blanc
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: California
Country: USA
Year: NV
Price: $4.99

Winery Review: Our Sauvignon Blanc shows Rex's sassy side with its lively citrus and green apple flavors. Highly versatile, nearly any dish seasoned with fresh herbs can be paired with it. That's because Sauvignon Blanc has an herbal quality, making it easier to align the flavor of the food closer to that of the wine. Just like the 47 lb Rooster, you'll never forget this bright, crisp and refreshing white. 

My Review:  There was not too much of a strong nose on this wine. If anything it smelled like old grass or old weeds. Maybe even a vegetal nose. This sauvignon blanc was very citrusy and was very lemon limey. I was not a huge fan of this wine because it may have been a little too acidic and not as smooth as I would have liked.

I did not taste this wine with food.

Our Sauvignon Blanc shows Rex's sassy side with its lively citrus and green apple flavors. Highly versatile, nearly any dish seasoned with fresh herbs can be paired with it. That's because Sauvignon Blanc has an herbal quality, making it easier to align the flavor of the food closer to that of the wine. Just like the 47 lb Rooster, you'll never forget this bright, crisp and refreshing white. - See more at: http://www.rexgoliath.com/sauvignon-blanc.php#.UxyqhF5ZF7w

Our Sauvignon Blanc shows Rex's sassy side with its lively citrus and green apple flavors. Highly versatile, nearly any dish seasoned with fresh herbs can be paired with it. That's because Sauvignon Blanc has an herbal quality, making it easier to align the flavor of the food closer to that of the wine. Just like the 47 lb Rooster, you'll never forget this bright, crisp and refreshing white. - See more at: http://www.rexgoliath.com/sauvignon-blanc.php#.UxyqhF5ZF7w

Our Sauvignon Blanc shows Rex's sassy side with its lively citrus and green apple flavors. Highly versatile, nearly any dish seasoned with fresh herbs can be paired with it. That's because Sauvignon Blanc has an herbal quality, making it easier to align the flavor of the food closer to that of the wine. Just like the 47 lb Rooster, you'll never forget this bright, crisp and refreshing white. - See more at: http://www.rexgoliath.com/sauvignon-blanc.php#.UxyqhF5ZF7w

Our Sauvignon Blanc shows Rex's sassy side with its lively citrus and green apple flavors. Highly versatile, nearly any dish seasoned with fresh herbs can be paired with it. That's because Sauvignon Blanc has an herbal quality, making it easier to align the flavor of the food closer to that of the wine. Just like the 47 lb Rooster, you'll never forget this bright, crisp and refreshing white. - See more at: http://www.rexgoliath.com/sauvignon-blanc.php#.UxyqhF5ZF7w

Our Sauvignon Blanc shows Rex's sassy side with its lively citrus and green apple flavors. Highly versatile, nearly any dish seasoned with fresh herbs can be paired with it. That's because Sauvignon Blanc has an herbal quality, making it easier to align the flavor of the food closer to that of the wine. Just like the 47 lb Rooster, you'll never forget this bright, crisp and refreshing white. - See more at: http://www.rexgoliath.com/sauvignon-blanc.php#.UxyqhF5ZF7w

Tasting - Mark West Pinot Noir

Name: Mark West Pinot Noir
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Appellation California
Country: USA
Year: 2012
Price: $12.99

Winery Review:
Mark West Winery specializes in Pinot Noir. Sourced primarily from California's coastal appellations, these vineyards provide grapes of intense fruit aromatics and flavors. After a gentle crushing, the grapes were fermented in small tanks with daily punch downs to extract color and flavors. Pressed lightly, the wine was then aged in French and Hungarian oak for approximaely eight months before bottling. Red and black cherry flaovrs abound with a note of spice from oak aging. Rich in texture with a lingering finish and versatile enough to complement just about any cuisine.
My Review: This was the first Pinot Noir that I have tried and I really liked this wine. The color was a very soft purple/red and looked like a very smooth wine. The nose was very floral and berry and smelled almost like grape juice and pomegranate juice combined together. It was kind of sweet on the mid palate with a dry but smooth finish. I was surprised at how smooth it was considering the alcohol content was 13.5%. It was very blackberry and dark cherry tasting with some hints of strawberry to add a little sweetness.

I did not taste this wine with food.

Tasting - Masseria Cicella Primitivo

Name: Masseria Cicella Primitivo
Variety: Primitivo
Region: Puglia
Country: Italy
Year: 2011
Price: $15.95

Winery Review: A wine sourced purely from Primitivo grapes grown and harvested throughout Lizzano, Torricella and Taranto. The long maceration of the skins provides a rich extraction and an intense, deep ruby red color with a particular aroma of blackberry and plum. The smoothness of its palates amazes as its flavor whole and persistent with a pleasant sweetness in the end. An ideal complement to means, game and cheeses.

My Review:  This is one of the best red wines that I have ever tasted. It has a very pretty red color in the glass and really had a great color wheel when it was swirled around in the glass. The nose was not very strong but it was very pleasant. It tasted a lot like a bowl of fresh dark berries, currents and plums with a sprinkling of sugar on top of them. This wine does not really have the acidity that some of the other wines that we tasted had. It would pair nicely with some bread. I would also like to tasted this wine with some cheese.

I did not taste this wine with cheese.
 

Tasting - Postales Cabernet/ Malbec

Name: Postales Cabernet/Malbec
Variety: Cabernet/ Malbec
Region: Patagonia
Country: Argentina
Year: 2012
Price: $12.95

Winery Review: Intense red color with violet hues. Aromas of red fruits, ripe berries and plum. Gentle and pleasant on the mouth with soft tannins and a long balanced after taste.

My Review: The nose was very naturey and smelled slightly like salad greens and green vegetables. It tasted like a mixture of green peppers with plums and prunes. It was very acidic in the mid palate but then had a smooth after taste. This wine would go well with a red meat or a fish.

I did not taste this wine with food.

Tasting - Marc Roman Malbec

Name: Marc Roman Malbec
Variety: Malbec
Region: Vin de Pays d'Oc
Country: France
Year: 2011
Price: $10.95

Winery Review: A heat loving varietal, Malbec thrives in the warm sunshine of Southern France where consistent weather and patience allows tannins to ripen fully. Its this warm climate that allows Marc Roman to make a rich and velvety malbec, packed with black spice notes and dark berry fruit. You will love this wine!

My Review: The wine was a slight brownish, deep red color when it was poured. It had a sweet nose like freshly picked, dark cherries. It was a very smooth wine, and not very heavy. It tasted a lot like cherries and dark berries, maybe even a sugarless blackberry jam.

I did not taste this wine with food.

Tasting - La Linda Viognier

Name: La Linda Viognier
Variety: Viognier
Region: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
Country: Argentina

Year: 2012
Price: $11.95

Winery Review: Exotic, clear and bright, almost gold in colour. Well defined notes of orchid, musk and ripe apricot. It reveals an unctuous texture on the palate. Long aftertaste with piercing acidity.

My Review: It had a very pretty golden color when it was first poured into the glass. I did not think that the nose was very appealing as it smelled kind of like bad or old fruit. It was a very bold wine with hints of peach. It was very creamy and had a smooth finish. I thought that it was a little too bold for my palate but that may be because it would pair better with food.
I did not taste this wine with food.

Tasting - Barth Rene Riesling

Name: Barth Rene Riesling D'Alsace
Variety: Riesling
Region: Alsace
Country: France
Year: 2011
Price: $16.95

Winery Review: Dry, delicately grapey, has an elegant bouquet with mineral and floral notes.

My Review: The nose was very sweet. It had a peppery taste and was dry. It was almost like a granny smith apple and made you pucker up a little with the after taste.

I did not taste this wine with food.
 

Tasting - Postales Sauvingon Blanc Semillon

Name: Postales Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Region: Patagonia
Country: Argentina
Year: 2012
Price: $12.95

Winery Review: Intense, floral and fruity, with citrus notes and a mineral touch. Gentle, fruity, balanced and distinguished acidity. Delicious long finish.

My Review: The nose was kind of floral, almost like violets. I thought this was a fairly dry wine that was slightly bitter and very acidic, yet it was a very smooth wine. This wine would pair better with food instead of just drinking it by itself.

I did not taste this wine with food.