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. 

Tasting - El Sierro Macabeo/Chardonnay

Name: El Sierro Macabeo/Chardonnay
Variety: 95% Macabeo. 5% Chardonnay
Region: Valencia
Country: Spain
Year: 2012
Price: $6.95

Winery Review: In the glass, there is a bright and shiny white wine with an incredibly welcoming, fresh appetizing aroma reminiscent of ripe tropical fruits. The near perfect all-purpose white wine.

My Review: This wine had a very floral, slightly acidic nose. Upon tasting, I did not get many flavors unfortunately. The wine was very thin and bitter for me and was not very good.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Dibon Cava Brut Reserve

Name: Dibon Cava Brut Reserve
Variety: 45% Macabeo, 25% Xarel-lo, 30% Parellada
Region: Penedes
Country: Spain
Year: NV
Price: $9.95

Winery Review: Light gold with plenty of bubbles, this has aromas of apples and pears with pleasant floral notes. Crisp and light bodied on the palate, stone fruit flavors are accompanied by a mild minerality and balanced acidity.

My Review: This wine definitely had a fruity aroma and was very light smelling. It had a very Champagne like flavor but with more acidity towards the end. Overall not a bad wine, but a little to acidic on the finish.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Finca Luzon Jumilla Luzon Blanco

Name: Finca Luzon Jumilla Luzon Blanco
Variety: 70% Macabeo, 30% Chardonnay
Region: Jumilla
Country: Spain
Year:2011
Price: $11.00

Winery Review: Luzon Blanco is a pretty yellow-greenish color. Clean and elegant nose, floral tones and grapefruit with hints of vanilla. Fruity, ample and with good length.

My Review:This wine had a strong floral scent with hints of citrus. It was also very thin and light and was thinner than I expected. Overall, it was an enjoyable wine with good flavor.

I did not have this wine with food.