Muscanit Brut$7.95
Spain
What Vintage Cellar Said:
Lemon blossoms, green apple, toast and honeydew melon are front and center in this crisp refreshing Spanish Sparkler. Silky supple with lingering flavors, yet a tingle of citric acid on the finish. A combination of traditional cava grapes but this wine is not made in the traditional methode champenoise (which is required by Spanish law to be called Cava). This is made with the Charmat process so this wine may only be called 'Spanish sparkling wine'.
What Jelisa Said:
It had a oak smell to it, and it was also kinda cheesy. The taste was very dry and I didn't have anything to eat with this. I really didn't like this one.
Spanish Vines Sauvignon Blanc2009
$4.95
Spain
What Vintage Cellar Said:
Apple and floral notes and then an almost buttery palate with baked apple and citrus flavors.
**Wine Enthusiast gave this wine 85 points
What Jelisa Said:
Buttery smell and it was really strong but not too bitter. I have tried this one before at a previous tasting but it was very different tasting it this time. Before I really liked it and would recommend it to anyone but this time it was not my favorite. I didn't eat anything with this wine.
2009
$6.95
New Zealand
What Vintage Cellar Said:
Fleshy, melony aromas cuddle some fresh oak. The palate has decent acidity so there's freshness along with weight, resiny oak flavors, lemon and green apple.
What Jelisa Said:
It had a green bean smell to it that I thought was interesting. I didn't eat anything with it and it had a dry taste.
Lost Vineyards Vinho de Mesa Tinto$3.95
Portugal
What Vintage Cellar Said:
Pours a light garnet color with a nice crisp zest, with aromas of cranberries and orange peel on the nose. Drinks smooth with a briary of mild cherries, wild strawberries and raspberries along with a note of rhubarb. Pairs particularly well with wild game and heavy fish such as salmon.
What Jelisa Said:
I could smell cranberries but I couldn't taste anything with it. This time around I did not have food with it but I would like to try it again with food to see if I could possibly detect any changes with the taste.
Ebano Ribera del Duero Temptanillo
2007
$7.95
Spain
What Vintage Cellar Said: The 2007 Ebano 6 is 100% Tempranillo aged 4 months in French oak. Dark ruby red in color, it displays a pleasant bouquet of cedar, spice box, violets, black cherry, and blackberry. Medium- to full- bodied on the palate with savory flavors and plenty of spice, this racy, vibrant Tempranillo has enough structure to drink well over the next 5-6 years and is a very good value.
What Jelisa Said:
This one smelled like cherries, but it tasted straight up like black pepper. I didn't have food with it but I wouldn't want to try this one again either.
-Jelisa
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