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: 2007 Price Range: $20 Producer: Rose Valley Winery Region & Country: Graton, California, USA Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc Recommended By: Wine Club
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 8/3/2009 Place & Date Tasted: Home - 8/25/2009 Dinner: Scallops, various cheeses and french bread
Appearance: Brilliant, pale gold; very clean and light-bodied Nose: Strong lemon, apple, pear, honey and floral scent Taste: Sweet honey taste with hints of apple and pear; clean and crisp Finish: Taste more fruit in finish; lingers slightly, but clean Overall Impression: This wine was delicious with the scallops. I'm a huge fan! This is got to be the best summer because it's just so fruitful and light. You will love the clean and crisp taste. It just cleans your mouth.
Place & Date Purchased: Alpha Food, Liquor & Gifts - Chicago, IL - 5/15/2009 Place & Date Tasted: Home - 8/21/2009
Appearance: Very dark red - almost black; very cloudy; full-bodied Nose: Berry jam scent, but somewhat hot Taste: Some berries, somewhat sour and heavy Finish: Dry and lingers slightly; the finish is the best part Overall Impression: So I took a chance by purchasing this wine. The bottle many have not been touched for quite some time. Plus, I'm suspicious that there may have been a little cork rot. I just needed to let this one breathe... a lot! Seriously! I wasn't very impressed by it. It was just way too sour and very hot even after I gave it plenty of time to breathe. Overall Rating: 70/100 Overall Value: * / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2007 Price Range: $19 Producer: Clayhouse Vineyard Region & Country: San Miguel, California, USA Grape Variety: Adobe White (34% Chenin Blanc, 17% Chardonnay, 16% Roussanne, 11% Viognier) Recommended By: Wine Tasting
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 1/31/2009 Place & Date Tasted: Home - 8/18/2009 Dinner: Various cheeses and crackers
Appearance: Light, almost white gold; full-bodied Nose: Sweet scent like peaches and honey; very floral Taste: Sweet, smooth and clean; tastes very floral with honey Finish: Creamy and sweet; the sweetness also lingers Overall Impression: Awesome! Even though I had it with the cheese and crackers, I know this would be a great stand-alone wine. It's the perfect combination of white grapes. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess.
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 5/9/2009 Place & Date Tasted: Home - 8/13/2009 Appearance: Black, cherry red; medium-full bodied; opaque Nose: Jam fruit, cherry, chocolate, slightly hot Taste: Sweet berries (cherry) with acidic wash; bold but with a light texture Finish: Dry, but causes tongue to water creating a jammy after-taste Overall Impression: The acidity isn't so bad once you have a few tastes. The berries and jam begins to show more. I thought that this was a little sugary though. Also, you might want to drink it within 24 hours. I corked it well and after a couple days went to have a glass... Yuck. You could smell the vinegar. So, drink fast, Kids. Overall Rating: 89/100 Overall Value: *** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2006 Price Range: $13 Producer: Domain De Gournier Region & Country: Saint Anastasie, France Grape Variety: Viognier Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 8/6/2009 Place & Date Tasted: First wine at the new apartment! - 8/9/2009
Appearance: Very bright, yet brilliant, golden yellow; medium-bodied Nose: Sweet, tart green apples with a crispness Taste: Crisp and sweet green apples with a creamy texture Finish: Slightly creamy with a lingering tartness - not a bad tartness Overall Impression: I think this Viognier would be better with food, like simple cheeses and bread, but it was still delicious. I would actually like to try it with some scallops or in a white sauce, or sitting on the back porch during the afternoon with some snacks. I think this would be the perfect snack white.
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: 2007
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