Thursday, April 19, 2012

Wine Tastings--April 19, 2012

Poysdorfer Saurussel
Gruner Veltliner
2010
$7.95
Austria

What Vintage Cellar Said:
Crisp lime flavors, white pepper and lentils, followed by a mouthful of mineral notes and gooseberry.  A long lingering finish.  A great accompaniment to any Asian or fresh seafood dishes.

What Jelisa Said:
It had a really nice smell, it was oaky and kinda buttery. The taste was lemony it wasn't that bad to be quite honest, I kinda liked this one but I didn't have anything to eat with this one.



Oak Vineyards 
Chardonnay 
2010
$5.95--750mL
$10.95--1.5 Liter
California

What Vintage Cellar Said:
This light straw-colored Oak Vineyards 2010 Chardonnay expresses smokey aromatics with nuances of apple and lemon zest that continue onto the palate where they flourish into citrus, orange blossom, and smoked oak flavors until meeting a crisp, medium finish.

What Jelisa Said:
Smelled like burnt butter.  This one had a very oaky taste to it as well and I didn't eat anything with this one.



Canyon Road 
Pinot Noir 
2010
$6.95
California 

What Vintage Cellar Said:
This Pinot Noir expresses tantalizing flavors of ripe cherry and wild raspberry, and finishes with brown, vanilla spices and a smooth finish.

What Jelisa Said:
All I could smell is cherries, well that was all I could taste as well. There was no food with this one either.




Cortenova Primitivo
2010
$7.95
Italy

What Vintage Cellar Said:
Dark, ruby-red color with violet highlights.  Intense and fragrant bouquet with a rich array of red and black fruit aromas and flavors.  Harmonious and velvety on the palate.  Great balance and structure.  Excellent with grilled or roasted meats, game, and cheeses.

What Jelisa Said:
It smelled like pepper and it was way too strong for my liking...it was really dry and I wouldn't mind trying this one with food.



Morada Sangria
$4.95--1 Liter
Spain

What Vintage Cellar Said:
A traditional Spanish drink made with red wine and citrus extracts.  Garnet color and fresh on the palate.  Serve well chilled, on its own or with lemonade and slices of fruit like peach, banana, or apple.

What Jelisa Said:
Smells straight up like fruit and sprite.  It was really sweet and it tasted like a fruit punch.  It wasn't all that bad.  I would like to see what it would taste like if I had strawberries or something to eat with it.







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