Tasting- Sainte Victoire Cotes de Provence

Name: Sainte Victoire Cotes de Provence
Variety: Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault
Region: Provence
Country: France
Year: 2011
Price: $8.95
   
Winery review:  Bright salmon pink; typical of the fresh but warm Provence style. Refined and complex on the nose, with summer fruit and floral notes. dry and crisp, with a delicate flavor and full texture.(03/28/2013- Vintage Cellar, Blacksburg, VA)

My review:This rose wine had a fruity and musty nose. It tasted very light and it did not taste as fruity as it smells. I did not have any food with this wine tasting.

Tasting- Canyon Road Chardonnay

Name: Canyon Road Chardonnay
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: California
Country: USA
Year: 2011
Price: $6.95
   
Winery review:  Medium-bodied wine with notes of crisp apple and ripe citrus fruit with a hint of cinnamon spice. Delicious complement to grilled chicken, lighter pasta dishes or mild cheeses.(03/28/2013- Vintage Cellar, Blacksburg, VA)

My review:This white wine smelled like pear and nature. It tasted like woods and nature, and was a little tangy at the end. I did not have any food with this wine tasting.

Tasting- Potluck Sweet Malbec

Name: Potluck Sweet Malbec
Variety: Malbec
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year:2010
Price: $7.95
   
Winery review:  Deep red brilliant with violet hints. Complex, fruity, and predominant red fruits. Easy to drink, round with persistent sweetness, very well balanced with sweet tannins.(03/21/2013- Vintage Cellar, Blacksburg, VA)

My review:This red wine had smells of cherry and raspberry. I did not taste super dry and was actually more fruity. I liked this wine a lot and want to try it again in the future. I did not have any food with this wine tasting.

Tasting- Domaine de Grange de Payan

Name: Domaine de Grange de Payan
Variety: Grenache
Region: Cotes du Rhone
Country: France
Year:2011
Price: $8.95
   
Winery review:  Intensely spicy and precise, with lively red berry flavors and a hint of black pepper. The Grenache, which makes up the majority of the wine, is deeper and more powerful, offering cherry and black raspberry qualities lifted by zesty minerality. (03/21/2013- Vintage Cellar, Blacksburg, VA)

My review:This red wine had a nose of raspberry and cherry. It tasted not super dry and more fruit than I expected it was going to have. I liked this wine and want to try it again. I did not have any food with this wine pairing.

Tasting- Tinto Figaro

Name: Morada Sangria
Variety: 100% Garnacha
Region: Calatayud
Country: Spain
Year:2009
Price: $6.95
   
Winery review:  Figaro is 100% Garnacha, made from a selection of the best grapes grown in the oldest vineyards. While not truly and "oaked wine", a short stay in oak barrels provides a nice spicy flavor boost. Bright violet. Dark berry and cherry aromas show a jammy aspect. Supple and gently sweet, with good lift to its black raspberry and boysenberry flavors. Smooth and broad on the finish, leaving behind a hint of spiciness. Extremely easy to drink and an excellent value. (03/21/2013- Vintage Cellar, Blacksburg, VA)

My review:This red wine had a nose of chocolate covered cherries. It tasted dry however it still went down very smooth. It was slightly peppery but not very strong. I would conscider buying this bottle of wine to try again. I did not have any food with this wine tasting.

Tasting- Maipe Malbec Rose

Name: Name: Maipe Malbec Rose
Variety: Malbec
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year:2011
 Price: $7.95
   
Winery review:  Intense pink color with violet hints. Fresh red fruit bouquet, strawberry and cherry flavors, balanced acidity, dry and lingering finish. Excellent with tuna or green salad, pasta, spicy Asian dishes.03/21/2013- Vintage Cellar, Blacksburg, VA)

My review:This rose wine had a very fruity nose. It tasted pretty dry, however still had berry flavors. I liked this rose wine. I did not have any food with this wine tasting.

Tasting-Cortenova Pinot Grigio

 Name: Cortenova Pinot Grigio
Variety: Pinot Grigio
Region: N/A
Country: Italy
Year: 2012
Price: $7.95
   
Winery review:  Brilliant straw color with emerald reflections. Fresh and floral bouquet with a hint of pears, apricots and bananas. Fresh and inviting with bright fruit and an easy drinking style with a pleasing hint of almonds in the aftertaste. Pairs well with seafood dishes, risottos with scampi, spaghetti with clams, sole in white wine. Perfect also as an aperitif.(03/21/2013- Vintage Cellar, Blacksburg, VA)

My review:This white wine had a pear nose. I was very light and fruity as well. It also had a tingling aftertaste. I have always liked Pinot Grigio and I liked this one as well. I did not have any food with this wine tasting.