The study of wine is known as Oenology...but I'm too busy drinking to study. So, I choose Winography. I drink it and then I tell you what I drank. Enjoy my drinking...
Vintage: 2005 Price Range: $10 Producer: Dao Sul Region & Country: Carregal do Sal-Portugal Grape Variety: Red Wine Blend (Alfrocheiro, Tinta Roriz & Touriga Nacional) Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: Provenance Food & Wine, Chicago, IL - 05/08/2008 Place & Date Tasted: Home - 05/27/2008 Note: The bottle you see in the picture was not taken by me. Unfortunately, my bottle was misplaced, but the label was the same.
Appearance: Very purple. It actually looks exactly like grape juice. Nose: Soft, cherry aroma Taste: Fruity; Slightly hot Finish: Juicy, but turns dry very fast Overall Impression: It was a good wine. I think it would be better by itself, no food combo. It had a good fruit taste. Overall Rating: 87/100 Overall Value: ***.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: ??? Price Range: $11 Producer: Zonin U.S.A. Region & Country: Portacomaro D'Asti, Italy Grape Variety: Asti Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 05/24/2008 Place & Date Tasted: Home - 05/25/2008
Appearance: Very light yellow Nose: Light pear scent Taste: Sweet pear flavor Finish: Buttery; Fruity melt-away Overall Impression: This asti was very good. You'll give it "Two Thumbs Up!"
Vintage: 2005 Price Range: $16 Producer: Vina Santa Alicia Region & Country: Maipo Valley, Chile Grape Variety: Malbec Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 05/24/2008 Place & Date Tasted: Home - 05/25/2008 Note: I got into a car accident today and spend 5 hours in the emergency. Not to worry; I'm okay. Now it's time for some wine.
Appearance: Deep, dark red; garnet Nose: Warm, citrus aroma Taste: Fruity, flavorful, very bold Finish: Taste lingers; It is flavorful but it also lasts Overall Impression: This wine was delicious! I really liked it and think it would make a great stand-alone wine. I would bring this to a party or give this as a gift if you want to impress.
Vintage: 2005 Price Range: $9 Producer: Prestige Wine Group Region & Country: San Rafael, Argentina Grape Variety: Malbec Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 05/15/2008 Place & Date Tasted: Home - 05/20/2008
Appearance: Glossy purple-red Nose: Sweet and warm Taste: Juicy; soft flavor Finish: The fruit flavor lingers. Overall Impression: This had an average taste, but it was good. It was also a great deal
Vintage: 2002 Price Range: $17 Producer: Roza Ridge Vineyard Region & Country: Zillah, Washington, USA Grape Variety: Merlot Recommended By: N/A - I grabbed it because it was the last bottle in stock at the store.
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 04/15/2008 Place & Date Tasted: Home - 05/13/2008
Appearance: Deep, dark burgundy Nose: Spicy, cherry scent. It was slightly hot, and then toned down Taste: Slightly spicy cherry, dry Finish: Stays warm in the mouth Overall Impression: Roza was great with food, like steak and pasta. I also liked the finish a lot.
Vintage: 2004 Price Range: $20 Producer: Sergio Carlei Region & Country: Victoria, Australia Grape Variety: Shiraz Recommended By: Wine Club
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 05/07/2008 Place & Date Tasted: Home - 05/07/2008
Appearance: Dark, cherry red Nose: Plum scent with cheery accents Taste: It is a little spicy, but very flavorful Finish: Dry finish and slightly acidic Overall Impression: This wine went well with pasta, but I believe it would be a good stand-alone wine as well. It was very tasty and I really liked it. Good!
Vintage: 2005 Price Range: $12 Producer: Markowitsch Region & Country: Austria Grape Variety: Blaufrankisch Recommended By: Gentleman @ Provenance
Place & Date Purchased: Provenance Food & Wine, Chicago, IL - 03/22/2008 Place & Date Tasted: Home - 05/05/2008
Appearance: Light, mulberry color Nose: Slightly hot, yet sweet. There is a fruity scent to it. Taste: Flavorful. This wine is slightly spicy, yet sweet also. Finish: Citrus Overall Impression: I really liked this red. This was a great stand-alone wine. It was so flavorful and had a great taste. Overall Rating: 95/100 Overall Value: ****.5 / 5 Stars
I grew up in the south and I still like to consider myself a "southern girl." Oh yes, American by birth, yet Southern by the grace of God. I now live up north where the people talk funny and wear shoes. Just kidding.
I really would like to say that I'm a simple kind of girl, but my friends usually disagree by telling me how horrible I am and how complicated I can be. That's why they love me, or so I've been told.
Vintage: 2005
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