Tasting - Lost Vineyards Vinho de Mesa Tinto

Name: Lost Vineyards Vinho de Mesa Tinto

Variety: Tinto

Region: --

Country: Portugal

Year: NA

Price: $3.95

Winery Review:  Pours a light garnet color with a nice crisp zest, with aromas of cranberries and orange peel on the nose. Drinks smooth with a briary of mild cherries, wild strawberries and raspberries along with a note of rhubarb. Pairs particularly well with wild game and heavy fish such as salmon.

Ned's Take:
I felt that this wine was worth the very modest price of 4 dollars. I have found that I like a lot of reds from Portugal and this one had some of the characteristics that I like. Even so, it seemed like a pretty basic, dumbed down version of the style. I agree with the review that the main flavors were strawberries and cranberry with a dry delivery. It smelled a bit musty and the fruit was there but lacking. The acid balance felt a bit off and I think that this also hurt the wine. It's hard for me to look down on this wine too much since it is so cheap, but you can tell that they weren't trying to make a complex or quality wine.

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Tasting - Torrent Bay Chardonnay

Name: Torrent Bay Chardonnay

Variety: Chardonnay

Region:Nelson

Country: New Zealand

Year: 2009

Price: $6.95

Winery Review:   
Fleshy, melony aromas cuddle some fresh oak. The palate has decent acidity so there’s freshness along with weight, resiny oak flavors, lemon and green apple.

Ned's Take:
Wow, this was a weird wine. I found it really hard to place the taste and scent. For some reason I was being reminded of a very specific food taste but was frustrated that the name alluding me. I think fleshy would be a good description, and I really didn't get the fruit flavors. I did smell the oak and the taste reminded me a bit of a smoked meat. In a blind tasting there would be no way that I would guess that this was a chardonnay. It was quite different from what flavors and characteristics I normally associate with chardonnay. I didn't like the wine, but I can at least appreciate that they did something out of the ordinary.

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Tasting - Spanish Vines Sauvignon Blanc

Name: Spanish Vines Sauvignon Blanc

Variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Region: La Mancha

Country: Spain

Year: 2009

Price: $4.95

Winery Review:   
85 Points, Wine Enthusiast.  Apple and floral notes and then an almost buttery palate with baked apple and citrus flavors.

Ned's Take:

I was not a fan of this wine. I have never been a big fan of sauvignon blanc, but this one definitely was not up my alley. It was not as earthy or grassy as some other sauvignon blancs, but those flavors were hiding in the flavor palate. The major scent and flavor I got was the citrus and the apple could be picked out too. I will say that it had nice texture and body. It was thick and smooth, which I definitely liked. It was bitter, tart, and seemed out of balance and disjointed. I guess for 5 dollars it isn't too bad, the mouth feel of the wine is worth at least 3 bucks. With this wine, I think there is a reason it has been discounted to 5 dollars.

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Tasting - Muscanti Brut

Name: Muscanti Brut

Variety: Muscanti

Region: Girona

Country: Spain

Year: NA

Price: $7.95

Winery Review:  Lemon blossoms, green apple, toast and honeydew melon are front and center in this crisp refreshing Spanish Sparkler. Silky supple with lingering flavors, yet a tingle of citric acid on the finish. A combination of traditional cava grapes but this wine is not made in the traditional méthode champenoise (which is required by Spanish law to be called Cava). This is made with the Charmat process so this wine may only be called ‘Spanish sparkling wine’ .

Ned's Take:
I was not a big fan of this wine, even though I thought it was decent. There was a lot of frizante and the carbonation felt a little heavy for my liking. I got a lot of citrus and zesty fruit flavors. There was a lot of tropical fruit and melon on the nose and taste. I would say that it was a little bit sugary and could have been better balanced. Overall, I would recommend passing on this wine.


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Tasting - Aconga Chenin Blanc

Name: Aconga Chenin Blanc

Variety: 80% Chenin Blanc, 20% Chardonnay

Region: Mendoza

Country: Argentina

Year: 2010

Price: $4

Winery Review:  N/A

Ned's Take:
I felt that this was a darn good wine for under five bucks. The nose was nice and had scents of citrus, apple, and a little bit of honey.The taste was nice and tart. There were some interesting fruit flavors with a slight earthy edge. I think that blending in some chardonnay helped with the balance and the texture. It was smooth and didn't have as much of a bite as I have seen in the one or two other chenin blanc wines I've had. This was my first wine from Argentina and I have to say that I was impressed at the quality that I got for such a small price.

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Tasting - Seguinot Bordet Chablis

Name: Seguinot Bordet Chablis

Variety: Chardonnay

Region: Chablis

Country: France

Year: 2008

Price: $30 (at a restaurant)

Winery Review:  N/A

Ned's Take:
I bought this wine to share with my girlfriend when we went out to dinner. I thought that this was a pretty good wine, but definitely not the best chardonnay I have ever had. It did go quite well with the Alfredo sauce on the pasta, but it was not worth 30 dollars by any standard. I could tell that the wine had been oaked, but not enough to dominate the palate. It had a lot of the classic flavors that I have learned to associate with chardonnay. It was smooth, buttery, and had really good acid balance. I was able to pick up apples with some tropical fruit mixed in. The one thing that was different from most of the other chardonnays I've had is that had a distinct minerally taste. It wasn't over the top, but was definitely a nice complement to the fruit on the palate. My overall opinion was that this wine was pretty good, but not worth what I paid. I won't say that it was great just because it is a Chablis. It actually was slightly disappointing to me that I've had much cheaper chardonnays from other regions that were just as good as this wine. 

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Tasting - Rioja Antano Crianza

Name: Rioja Antano Crianza

Variety: Tempranillo Blend

Region: La Rioja

Country: Spain

Year: 2008

Price: $8.99

Winery Review:  N/A

Ned's Take:
I felt that this was a darn good wine for under ten dollars. The nose was nice and had strong scents of dried, mixed, dark fruit. The nose was nice and strong, which is a plus in my mind since I want to be able to get some enjoyment out of just the smell. The taste was well balanced and was not too dry or acidic. The taste reminded me of dried or smoked plum with possibly a little fig. There was some oak taste, but luckily it was not one of the main flavors. I found it interesting that my palate picked up some traces of apple and even cloves. This all made for an enjoyable and interesting drink, but it wasn't something that I would drink alone. It is balanced and easy enough to drink to be consumed alone, but it would probably be more exciting with a good dinner.

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Tasting - One Hope Cabernet Sauvignon

Name:  One Hope Cabernet Sauvignon

Variety: mainly Cabernet Sauvignon with blend of other red grapes

Region: California

Country: USA

Year: 2009

Price: $11.95

Winery Review:  WINEMAKER ROB MONDAVI JR. hand-crafted and made from a blend of grapes sourced from select vineyards throughout Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and California's Central Coast in partnership with Rob Mondavi Jr. The dark, ruby red Cabernet Sauvignon is a pleasure for the senses with the aromas of lush black cherry, cassis, and a hint of tobacco. Aged in American and French oak, its complex layers of spice are balanced by soft tannins making it the perfect wine to pair with roasted and grilled meats such as lamb, prime rib, or porterhouse steak.

Ned's Take:
Right away I liked the deep color of the wine. I think that the black cherries and the oak were pretty obvious on the nose and when tasting. The nose wasn't anything special, but I did get a good dose of spices on the taste. They were interesting and calm enough that it didn't attack my palate. Although the flavor was strong, it wasn't dry and had good acid balance. I enjoyed the fact that the smokey/oak taste wasn't overpowering and I could taste other things. The spices were not easy to pick out because it didn't really taste like one specific type. This was made more difficult by the fact that there seem to be at least 100 spices. I would say that it reminded me of oregano with a bit more bite from something like a pepper or mustard seed. I could see how this wine would go well with grilled meat due to the spices. Overall it was a good wine, mainly because of the balance and the spices. Those were the only things that stood out about this wine.

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Tasting - DeLoach Pinot Noir

Name:  DeLoach Pinot Noir

Variety: Pinot Noir

Region: California

Country: USA

Year: 2009

Price: $12.95

Winery Review:
On the nose, savory aromas of smoked meats and fragrant herbs are touched with the scent of mouthwatering ripe berries. Flavors of liqueur-soaked dark cherries, with pancetta and rosemary support smooth tannins that precede a long, silky finish.

Ned's Take:
I have to say that I liked this wine. It had a very nice nose that had some earthy tones mixed with refreshing flavor. I didn't pick up the smoked meat, but I think 'savory' was a good description. The taste and smell both made me think juicy. I thought of juicy berries, like cherries and cranberries, that were unwashed. The earthy plant taste didn't hurt the wine and actually added to the experience and made it more interesting than if it had been just fruit flavors. The taste was buttery and smooth, which went well with the smooth and relatively thick mouth feel. The taste felt balanced through the the finish and lasted a good amount of time. There wasn't really much of a transformation in the taste but it was consistently good throughout. I would say this was a pretty good wine and I wouldn't mind tasting it again.

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Tasting - One Hope Chardonnay

Name: One Hope Chardonnay

Variety: Chardonnay, small amounts of Muscat and Chenin Blanc

Region: Napa, Sonoma

Country: USA

Year: 2009

Price: $11.95

Winery Review: Winemaker Rob Mondavi Jr. hand-crafted with a blend of grapes from select vineyards throughout Napa, Sonoma and the Central Coast of California. Our Chardonnay is blended with Muscat and Chenin Blanc displaying a pale gold color with aromas of fresh apple blossom and honeysuckle. Flavors of crisp pear and apple are vibrant on the palate, while its balanced oak and bright acidity makes this wine a great match with broiled or grilled seafood, poultry dishes and a wide assortment of cheeses.

Ned's Take: This wine had a great fruity smell. The taste imparted taste apples and some citrus. Honey flavors and a buttery feel were nice, but those seemed pretty standard for a chardonnay. There was a dried feel to the wine and the body was pretty normal. I didn't see anything special about this wine other than it being a relatively nice chardonnay.

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Tasting - Innocent Bystander Moscato

Name:  Innocent Bystander Moscato

Variety: Blend of Black Muscat and Muscat Gordo

Region: Victoria

Country: Australia

Year: 2011

Price: $15.95

Winery Review:  The focus of Innocent Bystander is to produce quality, flavor-driven wines from carefully selected vineyards in the Yarra Valley and beyond. Over time Steve Flamsteed and his team have increased the level of complexity and texture in the Innocent Bystander wines with greater use of wild fermentations and restrained oak handling.

Ned's Take: This was a sparkling wine and had a nice amount of bubbles. Sometimes sparkling wines can be over carbonated, but this wine had just enough to make the aromas pop. The nose was a strong mix of berries and fruit. The taste had notes of berries, pears, and black cherry. The fruit flavor was succulent and the wine gave a smooth, and surprisingly thick, feel. The wine was sweet, which was to be expected from the style, but it was not overpowering. Overall, this was a pretty good wine and had interesting flavors for a Moscato.

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Tasting - Risata Moscato d'Asti

Name: Risata Moscato d'Asti

Variety: 100% Moscato

Region: Asti, Peidmont DOCG

Country: Italy

Year: 2011

Price: $15.95

 Winery Review: This Moscato d'Asti is fresh, fragrant, and frizzante with vibrant, flavors and aromas of ripe stone fruit, tangerines, and honey. The wine is concentrated and flavorful, but not overly rich or heavy; sweet, yet balanced.

Ned's Take: I will admit that the bottle was very cool and I appreciate the styling. That is about all I liked about this wine. This is probably one of the worst wines I have ever tasted, especially for the price it is. The nose was not too bad, but it was not very complex. I mostly smelt honey and maybe some apricot or other summer fruit. The taste is where the wine really fell apart. I don't know what the reviewer was thinking when they said balanced. This wine was so sweet that I probably needed to get checked for cavities afterwards. There may have been some flavor but it was hard to pick up anything over the sickeningly sweet sugar level. To be honest, I thought it tasted almost exactly like a ring pop or push pop. I haven't had either of those in years, but they immediately came to mind. So unless that is what you are looking for in a wine, I would say stay clear.

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Tasting - Guintrandy Cotes du Rhone

Name: Guintrandy Cotes du Rhone

Region: Rhone

Country: France

Year: 2010

Price: Unknown

Winery Review: 

N/A (tasted at Vintage Cellar)

Ned's Take:

I noticed the nice deep red color of this wine right away. The nose had great character and rich plums and prune came to mind. Upon tasting I found it to be warm and smooth. The flavor had an interesting blend of fruit and earthy tones. There was also a strong buttery flavors with hints of vanilla. I would say that it was definitely an interesting wine that seemed well crafted but I didn't feel like there was anything special to note.

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Tasting - Leese-Fitch Sauvignon Blanc

Name: Leese-Fitch Sauvignon Blanc

Variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Region: California

Country: U.S.A.

Year: 2010

Price: $13

Winery Review: 

N/A (tasted at Vintage Cellar)

Ned's Take:

This was a bit dry but had a buttery flavor to it to help balance it out. It was evident that there was some oak aging involved, but there were still good fruit flavors that came through. Unfortunately, the acidity did not seem very balanced and there was a chemical finish that was unpleasant. Any good characteristics that this wine had were ruined for me by the poor balance and flavor in the latter half of the palate. I don't think I will be recommending this wine to anyone in the near future.

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Tasting - Frisk Prickly Reisling

Name:  Frisk Prickly Reisling
Variety:  83% Riesling, 17% Muscat Gordo
Country:  Australia
Region:  Victoria
Year:  2011
Price:  $11.95 

Winery Review:

Leave to the Aussies to come up with a tasty value wine with a sassy descriptive name.  frisk is a friskly Reisling with a pleasing level of prickly spritz lifting the ample fruity flavors.  It has a pale straw color, lively bubbles, loads of tropical fruit and jasmine aromas, off-dry fruity flavors, a refreshing 9.8% alcohol, and a sweet/tart finish;  and all that Australian goodness.

Ned's Take:

First thing I noticed about this wine was the bubbles. They were pleasant, but not overwhelming. I would have to say that a lot of sparkling wines are too fizzy for my liking, but this one was manageable. I have always been a fan of reislings so I was excited to try this. The first word that I found to describe this was effervescent. The fizz made the aroma almost overpowering and powerful. I got a lot of the crip, light, fruity aroma that I have come to associate with reisling. The wine was light in body and had very little color. I tasted fruit blossoms as well as fresh pear, apple, and strawberry. There was definitely some sweetness, but it was not that bad. The influence of the moscat grapes was evident. The body was pretty light and smooth, but somewhat one dimensional. Overall, I would say that it was smooth and refreshing, but more of a fun wine than one that should be taken seriously. Feel confident that this is a wine that all of your casual female wine drinkers will love, but you would much rather have this than some sickeningly sweet, one dimensional moscato that seem to be the go-to for many of my female friends. This one has enough sweetness to make it easy drinking, but enough character and balance to keep wine enthusiasts interested.

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Tasting - Allamand Cuvee Saint Jeanette

Name:  Allamand Cuvee Saint Jeanette
Variety:  50% Chardonnay, 50% Saint Jeannet
Region:  Mendoza
Country:  Argentina
Year:  2011
Price:  $11.95

Winery Review:

From the winery formerly known as Finca El Reposo comes this blend of 90+ year old Chardonnay and the almost extinct grape Saint Jeannet.  Saint Jeannet originated in the South of France, but is now thought to exist only at this one vineyard in Argentina.  Made very naturally from organically farmed grapes with almost nothing added later, wild yeast fermentation and no oak.  Only 3,000 bottles of this wine are made each year, compared to around 420,000 bottles of Lafite Rothschild.  

Ned's Take: 

This wine had a wonderful bouquet that I enjoyed smelling again and again. It was light and flowery with different wildflower aspects like honeysuckle. The taste was not as great as the smell due to a texture that was a bit thin and a little heat coming through on the finish. The flavors were not as balanced and complex as the smell. It's hard to say whether this was a good wine or not since my expectations were very high from the description and the excellent nose. Overall, it was an interesting wine with great floral aromas but lacks balance in the taste. 

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Tasting - Paulo Laureano Classico Alentejano Tinto

Name: Paulo Laureano Classico Alentejano Tinto

Variety: 100% Aragonas

Region: Alentejano

Country: Portugal

Year: 2010

Price: $9.95

Winery Review: 

Intense ruby color. Clearly favors the component of primary aromas where notes of plum confit stress, blackberries, spice and ripe red peppers, all in a balanced and attractive Soft, to remember the hot plains, shows a nice fresh, soft and silky tannins and an elegant long finish.

Ned's Take:

First thing to say about this wine is that it has a great color that excited me before I even tasted it. Plums and dark fruit were immediately present and there was a good body to this wine. I was catching a small hint of floral hidden below the strong fruit flavor, but juicy fruit was the main attraction here. There was a bit of spice that worked well with the strong fruit. The texture would be described well as rich and slightly heavy. This made for a smooth, but robust drink. One downside was that some warmth was coming through. Normally I would say that it complemented the wine and worked well, but it was just a little more than necessary. It distracted me a little bit from the other components. Overall this was a good wine and added to my high impressions of Portuguese wines so far.


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Tasting - Beauvert Cotes du Rhone

Name: Beauvert Cotes du Rhone

Variety: 70% Grenache, 30% Syrah (red blend)

Region: Rhone

Country: France

Year: 2009

Price: $11.95

Winery Review: A beautiful ruby red wine.  Very fragrant with aromas of red fruit (currant, strawberry, and cherry) with hints of black pepper and cinnamon.  Medium-bodied and silky in the mouth with mature, round tannins.  Enjoy with meats, grilled vegetables, or cheese.

Ned's Take:
I definitely sensed the dried dark fruit in this wine. It had a smooth taste and a little bit of a warming feel, but not enough to really hurt the wine. It was interesting to get the traces of spice in the flavor. It didn't really pronounce itself until later in the flavor and on the second taste. I recognized that this was a well rounded wine that had good structure, but it seemed a bit reserved and boring. It would have been nice to see a stronger nose on the wine and some bolder flavors.

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Tasting - Boas Vinhas Tinto

Name: Boas Vinhas Tinto

Variety: 40% Touriga Nacional, 30% Tinta Roriz, 30% Alfrocheiro (red blend)

Region: Dao

Country: Portugal

Year: 2009

Price: $9.95

Winery Review:

Deep bright violet and red color. Rich in aromas of red fruits such as plums and strawberries. Its intense yet docile and fleshy taste fills the palate without roughness, leaving a pleasant sensation.

Ned's take: 

WOW!!  That was my first reaction when I tasted this wine. I wasn't able to pick up anything or think about taste with the first mouthful; it was simple bliss. Now I knew what Boyer meant when he said that everyone will find a wine that makes them realize this wine thing is something special. For me, this was the wine that changed the game. After the initial shock, I worked to really analyze the taste and feel. To start, I loved the deep rich color of this blend. From the beginning, and all the way through, the wine is smooth and balanced. I was surprised that the flavor could be so rich and complex, but work together to make it well rounded and easy to just enjoy. This tinto had dryness to it but it was balanced out by great fruit flavor. The review mentions plums and strawberries, but I wasn't able to pick out anything particular. Regardless, the fruit flavor was deep and succulent (used simply for lack of a better word). My favorite thing about this wine is the balance that I described. There are great, complex flavors and aromas all the way through that cancel out the dryness that I usually have trouble ignoring in reds with a lot of flavor. I had preconceived notions of red wine based on my previous experiences, small as it may be, and this changed those. I was used to having either a wine that was strong in flavor and overpowering dryness/bite or one that was muted but pleasant to drink. It's still hard for me to think that this wine made me a believer in red wine and convinced me to abandon my bias towards white wine (not completely, but that may very well change). Additionally, this wine showed me the value and importance of mixing grape varieties. Most of the wines I have tried were specifically one type, but now I see that blending offers possibilities that can't be found in single variety wine. Even though I had bought a wine the day before, I knew that I had to bring this one home to try again. I'm looking forward to sharing it with people and seeing if they love it as much as I did. You may think I'm blowing this wine out of proportion and you may very well be right, but each wine is something different for each person. This wine was special for me, probably in part because it was the first wine that I fell in love with, but it doesn't make it a masterpiece. Feel free to write my review off as the naivety of a neophyte wine drinker, but I'm definitely going to use this wine as a standard to judge the wines that I taste going forward.

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Tasting - Doural Tinto

Name: Doural Tinto

Variety: Tinto Cao and Touriga Nacional (red blend)

Region: Douro

Country: Portugal

Year: 2009

Price: $8.95

Winery Review:

This Portuguese tinto(red) blend exhibits a deep red color with violet hues. The nose is vibrant and fruity. The palate offers notes of spice, cherry, and dark berry supported by good structure. Pairs well with red or game meat, cheeses and fish.

Ned's take:

The first thing that I noticed about this wine was the deep rich color. Obviously that is not as important as the taste, but it provided a good first impression and stood out to me. I sensed strong floral notes that blended well, but it seemed a bit one dimensional in this sense. Other than a slight spice aftertaste, it was hard to find much more than the elegant floral medley in the taste. The wine was smooth and light enough that it could be an enjoyable drink, but there didn't seem to be a strong complexity to the wine. It was nice and pleasant, but it never struck me as anything worth making noise about. Basically good, but forgettable.

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Tasting - Nykteri Santorini Yannis

Name: Nykteri Santorini Yannis

Variety: unknown white grape blend

Region: Santorini

Country: Greece

Year: 2010

Price: $13.95

Winery Review: 

I feel first for the compelling story of this 'night work' wine, and then for the aroma and taste, and can't think of a wine to compare it to. "Nykteri - Dry White Wine Appelation of Origin Santorini of superior quality." Since 3,500 years ago, the Nykteri is synonymous to Santorini's famous white wines. The formula to 'instant wine making' on the night of the same day that the grapes were harvested solved the problem of the variety's sensitive aroma deterioration. The wine is matured for 3 months at least in barrels. In this way the wine's contact with barrel's wood gives the Nykteri a special finesse. Characteristics crystal-clear, semi-yellow wine. Dominated by the aromas of jasmine, citrus fruits, flowers and pear, all these enhanced with a gentle vanilla sense. A strong body with warm personality and a long lasting taste. Serve with grilled anything as well as with local Greek dishes such as tomato meatballs and lava dip.

Ned's take:

I was interested to try this wine since I had never really had a Greek wine. What I found was a flowery taste that had definite citrus tones. The wine had a light, crisp flavor that was enjoyable. My favorite part about this wine was easily the texture and the consistency. It was smooth and felt thicker than any wine I had previously tried. This thick texture reminded me a bit of honey, although not nearly as dense. The light golden color was also enjoyable and refined. The review mentioned a long lasting taste and I have to say that I agree. The smooth blend of flavors continued to linger longer than I expected (definitely a plus!). Overall I thought this was a good wine that I enjoyed mostly due to the texture and smooth balance rather than the flavors, which seemed pretty normal.

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Tasting - Casa Bianca Spumante Rosato

 Name: Casa Bianca Spumante Rosato

Variety: 100% blend of white grape pinot nero prosecco and red (sparkling)

Region: Asoli

Country: Italy

Year: ?

Price: $11.95

Winery Review:
Prosecco is very popular in Italy. The wine is often served as a festive aperitif but mild dry Prosecco Spumante is also very suitable as a companion of appetizers and entrees. Prosecco is a generic term and can be sold in many different qualities. The best have their own appellation , as Casa Bianca. The vineyards of Montello and the hills of Asoli located in northern Italy. This rosato spumante is made from white grape pino nero prosecco and red. By fermenting them together creates the pale pink color and a flavor that is more powerful than the white variety. Spicy rosato spumante with a fine, persistent mousse, juicy fresh red fruit in the aroma and a rich, smooth and lasting flavor.



Ned's Take:
Although I have been a casual wine drinker in the past and have tried to appreciate the differences in taste, this was my first attempt at critically analyzing a wine since starting the class. Unfortunately my modest background was not much help with this bottle since it was a sparkling wine. Smelling was a bit difficult as a result of the carbonation coming out of the glass, but it had a light fruity tinge to it. The carbonation initially made analyzing the taste a bit tricky. The fizz was complemented pretty well by a crisp taste that was actually a bit dry. Having nothing to compare the sparkling wine to except cheap flavored champagne, the dryness was unexpected but could be normal or even low for real sparkling wines as far as I know. The flavor had hints of lemon and even some small floral notes that was interesting to me. The lack of sweetness was the overall surprise and enjoyment of this for me. There was a balance to it and it didn't really stand out in any particular way. In one way that is a good thing since there was no overwhelming flavor or sweetness involved to make it unpleasant, but it also didn't strike me as anything special to write home about. I suppose I would say it was a good wine (I could tell it had good characteristics to it) that I will remember as an intro to sparkling wines, but it was otherwise forgettable.


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