Tasting -"Bellafina Pink Moscato"

Name: Bellafina
Variety: Moscato

Region: Unknown

Country: Italy
Year: Unknown
Price: $9.95

Review: "A blend of Moscato and Rasobos grapes 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 wine smlled like peaches, lemons and grapefruits. It also smelled like the "Blacksburg Sunset" smoothie from Deets. It tasted like lemon-lime soda, like Sprite, and lemonade. 

I tasted this wine on its own without food.

Tasting -"Weinert Carrascal 2008"

Name: Weinert Carrascal
Variety: 40% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot

Region: Unknown

Country: Argentina
Year: 2008
Price: $13.95

Review: "Aged for two years in a cask, the 2008 Carrascal is a blend of 40% Malbec, 35% Cabarnet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot. It has a rustic blackberry, scorched earth and leather scente bouquet with touches of pressed flowers. The palate is well-balanced with crisp tannins, expressive black tarry fruit and a Bordeaux-like finish. Drink now-2016."

My review: This wine had a peppery nose, with elements of leather and mulch as well. It tasted like dirty vegetables, blackberries, grapes and was tarty. I would like to try this wine again with food. 

I tasted this wine on its own without food.

Tasting -"Santa Julia Malbec Sustainable 2012"

Name: Santa Julia Malbec Sustainable
Variety: Malbec

Region: Unknown

Country: Argentina
Year: 2012
Price: $8.95

Review: "The nose is full of mellow raspberry and cherry, wile 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 wine had a smooth nose. It smelled like cherries and oranges. It tasted very peppery and spicy and had a medium finish. I didn't really like this wine. 

I tasted this wine on its own without food.

Tasting -"Gougenheim Torrontes"

Name: Gougenheim
Variety: Torrontes

Region: Unknown

Country: Argentina
Year: Unknown
Price: $9.95

Review: "The 2012 Torrontes comes from Chilecito in La Rioja. 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 that the nose implied, finishing with a flourish of apricot and white peach. Drink now."

My review: This wine had a very light peachy nose. It tasted like orange peel, had a tarty taste, and tasted like lemon too. I would like to try this wine again.

I tasted this wine on its own without food.

Tasting -"Santa Julia Pinot Grigio"

Name: Santa Julia
Variety: Pinot Grigio 

Region: 

Country: Argentina
Year: Unknown

Price: $8.95

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 a citrusy finish."

My review: On the nose, this wine smelled like buttered popcorn and also had hints of lemon. It tasted sweet, and very much like honey. It had a lingering taste, and a medium finish. I liked this wine a lot and would try it again.

I tasted this wine on its own without food.