Tasting - Atlas Cumbres Torrentes

Name: Atlas Cumbres Torrentes
Variety: 100% Torrentes
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2010
Price: $5.95

Winery Review: Yellow color with greenish nuances. Very intense aroma of fresh grapes, flower perfume and mature peaches. Fresh in the mouth. Light and easy to drink. Ideal with seafood, Thai and Chinese food.

My Review: This wine has a peach and honey aroma. Upon tasting, there was surprisingly less flavor than expected. It was mainly acidic and bland without much fruit flavor.


I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Toso Moscato

Name: Toso Moscato
Variety: 100% Moscato
Region: Piedmont

Country: Italy
Year: N/A
Price: $9.95

Winery Review: This Moscato is reminiscent of honeysuckle and rose petal. The quality is equivalent to a top level Asti Spumante DOCG. Sweet sparkling wines optained from a careful selection of the Moscato grapes. It has a pale straw yellow color with fine foam and bubbles. Tropical fruit flavors, refreshing. Excellent to match desserts, fruits and dried pastries.

My Review: This wine had a very fruity and sugary nose. After tasting, it had strong flavors of grape fruit and sparkling grape juice. It was slightly dry on the finish which helped to balanced the sweetness and was overall quite good.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - El Sierro Tempranillo/Cab

Name: El Sierro Tempranillo/Cab
Variety: 80% Tempranillo, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Valencia
Country: Spain
Year: 2011
Price: $7.95

Winery Review: Dark ruby in color with rich aromas of red fruit and light spices. It is a real knock-out with delicious flavors of dark cherries, blackberries and vanilla all perfectly integrated. The Tempranillo provides wonderful spice and fruit, while the Cabernet Sauvignon gives structure and depth with the beautiful use of oak.

My Review: This wine had a very earthy aroma with some notes of cherries. Upon tasting, it was very tannic which took away from the fruit flavors. There were definitely flavors of oak and some fruit but it was overpowered by the tannins.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Omo Ze Bel Merlot

Name: Omo Ze Bel Merlot
Variety: 100% Merlot
Region: Scicilia
Country: Italy
Year: 2011
Price: $6.95

Winery Review: This bright, soft Merlot comes from a hilly vineyard on the Alcesti family estate in beautiful Sicily. It has hints of red cherries and freshly cut hay.

My Review: This wine smelled of wet leaves and a vegetal, forest aroma. Upon tasting, I got no fruit flavors and was tannic and acidic. There were some flavors of oak but not much else.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Avery Quinn Chardonnay

Name: Avery Quinn Chardonnay
Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Region: Napa Valley, California
Country: United States
Year: 2011
Price: $6.95

Winery Review: The 2011 vintage marks a return to form for this great value Chardonnay. The aromas feature creamy, mellow, golden apple, pineapple, fresh butter and a touch of vanilla. Then rich, ripe flavors of yellow pear, pineapple, fresh apple, cream and buttered toast swell up and fill your mouth before a juicy, apple and caramel inflected finish makes your mouth water.

My Review: This wine had a nice pineapple and apple aroma with slight vanilla. After tasting, there was definitely a butter toast flavor through the front and middle and it finished slightly dry. I did not get a lot of fruit flavors since the butter overtook them for me.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Decoy Napa Red

Name: Decoy Napa Red
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Region: Napa County, California
Country: United States
Year: 2011
Price: $33.00

Winery Review: Abundant layers of dark fruit and well-developed tannins. On the nose, layers of blackberry and blueberry mingle with hints of herbs and black olives. The rich fruit notes continue on the palate and lead to a long, structured finish.

My Review:This wine had a strong peppery, oaky aroma like most Cabernets. Upon tasting, there were light fruit flavors but the oak once again came through too strongly. It had a tannic finish but was well balanced so the tannins did not take away from the wine.

I did not have this wine with food. 

Tasting - Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon

Name: Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon
Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Sonoma County, California
Country: United States
Year: 2012
Price: $33.00

Winery Review: Alluring black cherry and raspberry jam aromas, was well as more subtle notes of nutmeg, spice and chocolate. On the palate, lovely layers of raspberry and plum are supported by excellent structure and seamlessly integrated oak.

My Review: This wine had a very oaky aroma mixed with spices and very little fruit. After tasting, I found the oak component to be too heavy and overpowered the rest of the flavors. The finish was also very tannic and combined with the oak flavor, I did not like this wine very much.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Decoy Merlot

Name: Decoy Merlot
Variety: 100% Merlot
Region: Sonoma County, California
Country: United States
Year: 2012
Price: $33.00

Winery Review: Aromas of strawberry compote, plum and cherry wood are supported by hints of clove and cinnamon from the well-integrated oak. The red fruit continues on the palate with layers of fresh strawberry and raspberry. Bright acid lengthens the finish, which concludes with soft, mature tannins.

My Review: This wine had an aroma of cinnamon and oak with little fruit aromas. After tasting, the fruits came through on the front and mid palates with a tannic finish that made it very dry.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Urban Tinta del Pais Ribera del Duero

Name: Urban Ribera Tinta del Pais
Variety: 100% Tempranillo
Region: Ribera del Duero
Country: Spain
Year: 2009
Price: $14.95

Winery Review: The 2009 Urban Ribera from what looks to be a great vintage, was aged in French oak for 4 months. Deep purple in color with an inviting perfume of violets, Asian spices, black cherry, and blackberry on the palate it is layered, plush and intense. While likely to evolve for 1-2 years, this outstanding value can be enjoyed now and over the next 5-6 years.

My Review: This wine had a floral, forest aroma. Upon tasting, there were hints of blackberry and had a tannic finish. The wine also seemed thin for a red.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Decoy Pinot Noir

Name: Decoy Pinot Noir
Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Sonoma County, California
Country: United States
Year: 2012
Price: $33.00

Winery Review: Lovely aromas of ripe strawberry and raspberry, as well as subtle notes of sandalwood and spice. On the palate, it is elegantly structured with abundant red fruit, excellent mid-palate weight and a lingering finish with a hint of fresh earth.

My Review: This wine had a oaky and peppery aroma with very little fruit. After tasting, there were more flavors of berry fruits than expected and had a light tannic finish that was not overpowering.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Decoy Chardonnay

Name: Decoy Chardonnay
Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Region: Sonoma County, California
Country: United States
Year: 2012
Price: $28.00

Winery Review: 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.

My Review: This wine had nice aromas of peach and other summer fruits. After tasting, it was very smooth with fruit flavors on the front and a light acidic finish that balanced the wine. It was also medium-bodied giving it more substance.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Decoy Sauvignon Blanc

Name: Decoy Sauvignon Blanc
Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Sonoma County, California
Country: United States
Year: 2013
Price: $28.00

Winery Review: Vibrant and fruit-foward expression of Sauvignon Blanc with abundant aromas of pineapple, honeydew, lime leaves and lemon zest. The fruit continues on the palate which is full and round with ripe melon flavors and bright refreshing acidity. It lingers in your mouth before ending with a hint of citrus zest.

My Review: This wine had strong aromas of lemon and lime. After tasting it was quite acidic and somewhat thin bodied. There were hints of citrus on the finish, but the acidity somewhat overpowered these flavors.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Bellafina Pink Moscato

Name: Bellafina
Variety: Moscato and Rabosos
Region: Veneto
Country: Italy
Year: N/A
Price: $9.95

Winery Review: It has a pale rose color, notes of red berries (strawberry and raspberry) with the characteristic and fragrant bouquet and palate that is typical of the Moscato grape

My Review: This Moscato, as with most was very fruity and sugary in both aroma and taste. It had a very strong strawberry flavor that tasted similar to Italian soda. However, despite being sweet, it was not overly sweet and the carbonation helped to cut down the sweetness.

I did not have this wine with food. 

Tasting - Weinert Carrascal

Name: Weinert Carrascal
Variety: 40% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2008
Price: $13.95

Winery Review: It t has a rustic blackberry, scorched earth and leather-scented bouquet with bunches of pressed flowers. The palate is well-balanced with crisp tannins, expressive black tarry fruit and a Bordeaux-like finish.

My Review: This wine had a very leathery, heavy oak aroma. It also had a burnt wood smell. Upon tasting, it had a very heavy burnt, oaky flavor and very high tannins with an acidic finish. The tannins and oak overpowered the wine and I got no fruit flavors and it seemed very unbalanced.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Santa Julia Malbec

Name: Santa Julia
Variety: 100% Malbec
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2012
Price: $8.95

Winery Review: The nose is full of mellow raspberry and cherry, while the palate is fleshy and round, with blackberry and a touch of raisin. Plump, not edgy, and ready to drink with coffee and mocha notes on the finish.

My Review: This Malbec had aromas of raspberry and blackberry with some smells of oak. After tasting, the fruit flavors of berries came through and had a light tannic finish. It was very smooth and easy to drink.

I did not  have food with this wine.

Tasting - Gougenheim Torrentes

Name: Gouguenheim
Variety: 100% Torrentes
Region: Chilecito, La Rioja
Country: Argentina
Year: 2012
Price: $9.95

Winery Review: It has a light floral nose with touches of lemon peel and nectarine. The palate is crisp and taut, showing far more vivacity and fruit than the nose implied, finishing with a flourish of apricot and white peach.

My Review: This wine had a light floral nose with not much fruit aromas. Upon tasting, there was not much flavor and it was dry and acidic. It was also more thin bodied than expected.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Santa Julia Pinot Grigio

Name: Santa Julia
Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2013
Price: $8.95

Winery Review: Light and clean, which compared to other Argentine Pinot Grigios is not something to dismiss. Feels solid and punchy, with orange and mango flavors. Has nice overall clarity and balance, with citrusy finish.

My Review: This wine had a nice floral and orange, citrus aroma. After tasting, citrus flavors of orange and grapefruit were present to the finish. It had a light acidic finish that balanced the fruit.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Manfred Breit Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Kabinett

Name: Manfred Breit Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Kabinett
Variety: 100% Riesling
Region: Mosel Saar Ruwer
Country: Germany
Year: 2012
Price: $14.95

Winery Review: The Breit family has been producing wines since 1654. Their name, their quality, and their dedication have survived numerous wars, as well as economic and family upheavals over the ensuing 350 years. In 1970 Manfred Breit took over the business from his father. Since 1989, his son Holger Breit has been steadily learning the business, including achieving recognition as a Master Wine Grower. This practical training assures the Breit family will continue its long tradition of producing fine wines with distinguished quality.

My Review: This Riesling had a very fruity and sugary aroma. Despite being a Kabinett, there were nice flavors of peaches and other sweet fruits. It was very smooth with some light acidity to balance the wine. This was one of the better Rieslings I have tried.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Santa Duc Gigondas

Name: Santa Duc Gigondas
Variety: 75% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 15% Syrah and Cinsault
Region: Gigondas
Country: France
Year: 2011
Price: $43.95

Winery Review: Aged completely in foudre, it exhibits lots of blueberry, blackberry and kirsch fruit intermixed with hints of crushed rocks and spring flowers. This medium to full-bodied, soft Gigondas is ideal for drinking during its first 6-10 years of life.

My Review: This wine had a very strong woody, oak aroma. There was not much fruit aroma or flavor. It was very mineral in flavor and had a very tannic finish which I did not like.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Burgess Syrah

Name: Burgess Syrah
Variety: 100% Syrah
Region: Napa Valley, California
Country: United States
Year: 2009
Price: $19.95

Winery Review: Inviting color of dark purple garnet lead your nose to very pretty aromas and flavors of plum, blackberry and spice. A rich, round mouthfeel and long, smooth finish confirm why we love Syrah so much.

My Review: This wine had an interesting coconut aroma with some plum coming through. After tasting, there were light fruit flavors and it had a smooth finish with light tannins.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Santa Duc Cotes du Rhone Les Vielles Vignes

Name: Santa Duc Cotes du Rhone Les Vielles Vignes
Variety: 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Morvedre, 10% Cinsault, Cournoise, Carignan
Region: Cotes du Rhone
Country: France
Year: 2010
Price: $15.95

Winery Review: The old vines give great depth and density to the wine. Older vines produce less fruit, the flavors coming through the grapes are concentrated into those fewer clusters. The nose is of plump, dark fruit; ripe black cherry and blackberry as well as a bit of mint. The palate is full of lovely berry fruits, lush ripe strawberry, black raspberry and black currants and undertones of wild herbs, like a basket of freshly picked forest berries and herbs. Those lush flavor and herbal notes make this a nice partner for a cozy crock of French Onion Soup.

My Review:This wine had a smoky, spicy aroma with hints of oak. After tasting, there were some hints of berry fruits but it was very tannic and acidic which took away from the flavors.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Picket Fence Pinot Noir

Name: Picket Fence Pinot Noir
Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Russian River Valley, California
Country: United States
Year: 2012
Price:$17.95

Winery Review: Aromas of brandy-macerated red cherries, bay laurel, duck fat, forest floor, toasty baking spices and warm vanilla. The chewy red and black fruits come through in the mouth with layers of fine tannins and just a whisper of smoldering French oak. A delicious finish ends this wine on a lush note of creme brulee topped with plum compote.

My Review: This wine had a smoky, woody aroma. There was not much fruit flavor and had flavors of spices instead. The finish was slightly tannic but more acidic than expected.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Picket Fence Chardonnay

Name: Picket Fence Chardonnay
Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Region: Russian River Valley, California
Country: United States
Year: 2012
Price: $14.95

Winery Review: Citrus blossom, hints of ripe stone fruit, creme brulee, and a bright balanced acidity. I imagine this rich Chardonnay paired with a lobster risotto garnished with slivers of citrus peel, thyme and white pepper. Or a simple roast chicken, coated with herbes de Provence, sea salt and a light dusting of freshly grated nutmeg instead of black pepper.

My Review: This wine had a buttery and citrus aroma. However, despite a buttery aroma, it was fairly light in flavor with a smooth start and a light acidic finish. While it had the aroma of an oaked Chardonnay, it did not taste like one.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Casas del Bosque Sauvignon Blanc

Name: Casas del Bosque Sauvignon Blanc
Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Casablanca Valley
Country: Chile
Year: 2013
Price: $12.95

Winery Review: Gorgeous notes, pungent and complex with layers of aromas that transfer into the palate. Notes of gooseberry, key lime and herbs and jalapeno pepper hints give way to grapefruit and more tropical fruit richness, followed up with a touch of minerality. The palate gushes with pink grapefruit, gauva and a sweet, tart interplay that is fresh and vibrant. This has exceptional length and for the price this is a screamer. It is reported that Casa de Bosque makes one of Casablanca's best Sauvignon Blanc and supplies Sauvignon Blanc grapes to some well known wineries with big names who know this to be true. Exceptional value, this wine has great purity and vibrancy that gushes with crisp fruit, with a finish you could keep time with.

My Review: This wine had a very unique aroma. There were smells of grapefruit, herb, grass and basil. After tasting, there was an interesting jalepeno pepper flavor. It wasn't spicy but it had a peppery taste. It was also very smooth with little acidity which made it easy to drink.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Alvaro Domecq Cream Sherry

Name:Alvaro Domecq Cream Sherry
Variety: 100% Palomino
Region: Jerez
Country: Spain
Year: N/A
Price: $15.95

Winery Review: The soleras at Alvaro Domecq date back to 1800, when Antonio Maria de Aranda started a bodega in Jerez. His son, Fermin Aranda, a famous medical doctor, inherited the business which subsequently became "Fermin Aranda". Fermin, in turn, passed the bodega on to his daughter, Pilar Aranda, who inherited the business in 1946. She was a very successful Almacenista, holding her own in a man's world and producing outstanding wines and vinegars. Almacenistas (from "almancenar", which means to store) are very rare now, but in former times were a major part of the sherry trade. They aged wines in their cellars and then sold them on to the shipping bodegas. In those days, Fermin Aranda tended to sell their wines to Gonzalez Byass.

My Review:This fortified wine had a very strong butterscotch and honey aroma. After tasting, there were strong flavors of butterscotch and some flavors of wood varnisha and nuts. While smooth, it was a very strong flavor that I did not like.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Plungerhead Cabernet Sauvignon

Name: Foxglove Paso Robles Zinfandel
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Region: Lodi, California
Country: United States
Year: 2011
Price: $14.95

Winery Review: We made a very refined Cabernet Sauvignon with great fruit, tannin and acid balance. Not one element dominates the rest as this wine truly shows harmony. To the blend, we added Merlot for softness and finesse and a little Petit Verdot for color and round tannins. The result is a classic glass of Lodi Cab that will pair well with foods on a white tablecloth setting of a dining room or on a blanket in a park toasting the sunset.

My Review: This wine was extremely oaky and smoky on the aroma. The oak was overwhelming and took over the flavors in the wine. It finished very tannic and I found it to be unbalanced.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Foxglove Paso Robles Zinfandel

Name: Foxglove Paso Robles Zinfandel
Variety: 100% Zinfandel
Region: Paso Robles, California
Country: United States
Year: 2012
Price: $15.95

Winery Review: Superb, with loads of character, the 2012 Zinfandel delivers beautiful bramble, potpourri and spice-driven aromatics, medium-bodied richness and real depth and class; the fact that it sells for a song is just icing on the cake.

My Review: This wine had a very unique smell. It had a rotten fruit and vegetable smell that was very strong. After tasting, it had a lot of pepper flavor and seemed like a hot wine with an acidic finish.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Patty Green Lia's Vineyard Pinot Noir

Name:Patty Green Lia's Vineyard Pinot Noir
Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Willamette Valley
Country: Oregon
Year: 2012
Price: $37.95

Winery Review: One of the best value Oregon Pinot Noirs for 15 years, fresh and mouthwatering with sweet black berry/cherry fruit flavors and Patty's trademark full-bodied style. There's a bit of very appealing field herbs and earth in the mix and a smooth silky finish. It's ready to drink but is so well balanced I'd treat it like a higher priced wine and cellar it for 5-15 years. By all accounts one of the top 3 vintages in Oregon's production history.

My Review: This wine had a very woody and spice based aroma. On tasting, it was vegetal with little fruit flavors. It also had a tannic finish that was slightly bitter.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Moulin de Gassac Rose

Name: Moulin de Gassac Rose
Variety:40% Grenache, 40% Carignan, 20% Syrah
Region: Languedoc
Country: France
Year: 2013
Price: $10.95

Winery Review: A delightful salmon-pink wine is produced using the traditional saignee process. After macerating on the skins for approximately 10 hours, the juice is then pumped off and fermented in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. Aromatics of strawberries and crushed red fruit leap from the glass. In the mouth, it is fresh with excellent acidity, some mineral components and good length. Very food friendly. It is a great companion to just about anything you want to throw at it.

My Review: This wine had nice berry aromas of strawberry and raspberry. After tasting, the flavor was overpowered by tannins and a dry acidic finish. I did not really like this wine.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Foxglove Chardonnay

Name: Foxglove Chardonnay
Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Region: Central Coast, California

Country: United States
Year: 2011
Price: $15.95

Winery Review: A beauty, as well as an absurd value. Very clean and lively, with classic chardonnay notes of juiced apple, citrus and minerality. It is clean and focused on the palate with the richness of the variety, yet also beautiful precision and focus. Class and well made without any apparent oak.

My Review: This wine had a nice medium body but oddly smelled of seaweed. After tasting, there was light fruit flavors of apple and it was very smooth. There was almost no acidity on the finish but it was not buttery.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Moulin de Gassac Blanc

Name: Moulin de Gassac Blanc
Variety: 40% Grenache Blanc, 30% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Clairette
Region: Languedoc
Country: France
Year: 2012
Price: $9.95

Winery Review: Variously described as "Lafite in the Languedoc", "the only Grand Cru of the Midi" and "exceptional", Mas de Daumas Gassac has consistently been the Languedoc glod standard for the past four decades. The 80-hectare, organically farmed estate is located deep in the sultry Midi, but enjoys a temperate microclimate as a result of altitude, which gives the wines a lovely deftness of touch. Try with coconut fish curry, penne al pesto, seafood gratin or cheese souffle.

My Review: This wine had a very fruity and floral aroma. However upon tasting, the fruit did not come out too much and it had a dry and somewhat bitter finish. It actually had some herbal flavor instead of fruit flavor.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Jam Jar Sweet White

Name: Jam Jar Sweet White
Variety: 100% Moscato
Region: Western Cape
Country: South Africa
Year: 2011
Price: $8.95

Winery Review: Soft floral hints add depth to the otherwise straightfoward ripe peach and nectarine aromas. There's a good balance in the mouth, with a nice acidic lift and slightly lime edge to cut the sweetness on the finish and close with the faintest hint of honeydew melons.

My Review: This was a very sugary and fruity wine. On the nose, there were some nectarine aromas with lots of sugar and some floral aspects. After tasting, it was sugary and fruity as expected but it did have a slightly dry finish which provided balance and kept it from being overly sweet.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Entrada Malbec

Name:Entrada Malbec
Variety: 100% Malbec
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2013
Price: $5.95

Winery Review: Firm and structured, this is a solid wine, laced with mineral acidity and tight tannins. It has a juicy, blackberry fruit component cutting through the texture.

My Review: This wine had a very grassy and woody aroma. Upon tasting, there were fruit and berry flavors with a slight acidic finish. Overall, a smooth wine that wasn't bad but was not great.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Vina Borga Borsao

Name:Vina Borgia Borsao
Variety: 100% Grenache
Region: Campo de Borja
Country: Spain
Year: 2012
Price: $6.95

Winery Review: Also made from 100% Grenache, the 2012 Vina Borgia was fermented and aged in stainless steel. Its medium dark ruby color is followed by abundant notes of strawberries and black cherries offered in a straightforward, medium-bodied soft, hedonistic, round style.

My Review: This wine had a spicy aroma with only hints of berry fruits. After tasting, it had very light fruit flavors with a very tannic finish. I also found this wine to be very warm which I did not like.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Peter Lehmann Chardonnay

Name: Peter Lehmann Chardonnay
Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Region: Barossa Valley
Country: Australia
Year:2010
Price: $20.00

Winery Review: The 2010 Chardonnay presents subtle notes of spiced apple slices and ripe peaches with hints of freshly baked bread and melon. Light bodied, clean and refreshingly crisp in the mouth, it offers just enough apple and pear flavor concentration, finishing with medium-long persistence.

My Review: This Chardonnay had an aroma that was similar to Riesling. There were smells of apple and pear which were nice. After tasting, there was nice fruit flavor on the front with a bitter finish to balance.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Protocolo Vino de la Tierra de Castilla

Name: Protocolo Vino de la Tierra de Castilla
Variety: 100% Macabeo
Region: Castilla
Country: Spain
Year: 2012
Price: $6.95

Winery Review: Greenish gold. Subtle aromas of mint, lemon and orange, with a hint of honeysuckle. Dry, understated and focused, offering clean citrus and melon flavors and slow-building sweetness. Finishes dry and brisk, with an echo of lemon. As usual, this is an outstanding value.

My Review: This wine had an acidic, citrus aroma. After tasting, there was a very light fruit flavor with some acidity on the finish. Overall, A fairly average wine where nothing really stood out.

I did not have this wine with food.