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: 2008 Price Range: $13 Producer: Cono Sur (Wine Maker - Adolfo Hurtado) Region & Country: Colchagua Valley, Chile Grape Variety: Viognier Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 8/6/2009 Place & Date Tasted: Home; 9/26/2009 Dinner: Baked chicken breast w/ vegetables
Appearance: Brilliant, pale yellow-gold; full-bodied Nose: Pear, apple, a little bit of peach and honey; light on the nose Taste: Clean, crisp taste; a nice taste of lemon, but cleansing Finish: Slightly acidic and lingers; somewhat creamy Overall Impression: Although I had this with a seasoned chicken breast (and it was so paired deliciously), I'm betting this white would be wonderful with some spicy food. The taste is so cleansing, cooling and fresh that it would be a great wash over the spiciness. This is also definitely a summer wine!
Vintage: 2008 Price Range: $20 Producer: White Haven Wine Company Region & Country: Malborough, New Zealand Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc Recommended By: Wine Tasting
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 5/14/2009 Place & Date Tasted: Home - 9/22/2009
Appearance: Pale gold and full-bodied Nose: Peaches, grapefruit, pears and honey Taste: Grapefruit and lemon; has a creaminess and sweet crispness Finish: Creamy with an herb finish; lingers slightly Overall Impression: This Sauvignon Blanc is probably one of the best I have ever had...for now, of course. It has a great balance of fruit, sweetness and creaminess. The herb finish is also very nice!
Vintage: 2007 Price Range: $15 Producer: Bodega Esmeralda Region & Country: Mendoza, Argentina Grape Variety: Chardonnay Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 9/12/2009 Place & Date Tasted: Home - 9/15/2009 Dinner: Scallop & Vegi Pasta
Appearance: Brilliant yellow-gold; full-bodied Nose: Rich floral scent; hint of olive juice Taste: Earthy, feels salty like a dirty martini; at first, there seemed to be no fruit taste, but there seemed to be a little hint of grapefruit Finish: Hot burn, but hints of creaminess; slightly salty with a hint of fruit Overall Impression: To be honest, I was a little thrown off by this Chardonnay. I think maybe it's because it tastes more to me like a mixed drink than a white wine. It's a little harsh than what I expected. So, if you are looking for one potent white wine, this one is your match. I must say that the bottle is absolutely interesting and I think that's how they suck you into buying this one.
Vintage: ~ Price Range: $15 Producer: Clara Carpene Region & Country: Valdobbiadene, Italy Grape Variety: Prosecco Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 9/12/2009 Place & Date Tasted: Home - 9/13/2009
Appearance: Lots of bubbles; full-bodied and pale gold Nose: Floral with tropical fruit scents; slight scent of peach and pineapple Taste: Very light and clean; there are hints of tropical fruits and you can taste the pineapple; good amount of bubbles - not harsh Finish: Soft perfume on the palate; slightly creamy Overall Impression: You gotta love a wonderful Prosecco and this was definitely one of them. It was very exotic with the tropical tastes and scents. It was delicious with a great finish.
Vintage: 2007 Price Range: $26 Producer: Seghesio Family Vineyard Region & Country: Healdsburg, California, USA Grape Variety: Zinfandel Recommended By: Christmas gift from Anne Mansfield
Place & Date Purchased: Christmas Gift, Chicago, IL - 12/24/2008 Place & Date Tasted: Home - 9/5/2009
Appearance: Full-bodied; Dark, blood red Nose: Mixed berries, faint sweet jam scent and a rose scent Taste: Rich, bold and full flavored; sweet, but not sugary; matured berries Finish: So smooth with lots of fruit flavors Overall Impression: Anne sure impressed with this gift. Sure, it took me nine months till I drank it, but it was well worth the wait. This Zinfandel was awesome! It was a great wine from beginning to end. With this bold flavor, I could almost taste it with steak. But it can definitely hold its own if you want to drink it by itself. Overall Rating: 97/100 Overall Value: **** / 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: 2008
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