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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!
Overall Rating: 93/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
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!
Overall Rating: 96/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
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.
Overall Rating: 86/100
Overall Value: **.5 / 5 Stars
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.
Overall Rating: 95/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
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
Vintage: 2008
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