Tasting - Bolla Moscato

Name: Bolla Moscato

Variety: Muscat

Region: Pavia

Country: Italy

Year: --

Price: $9.95

Vintage Cellar Review: 
Loaded with juicy exotic fruit, mature apricot, yellow peach and tangerine flavors, this sweet and delightful wine is perfect for Sunday brunch or picnics. 

My Review: 
I sensed citrus fruits in the aroma of this wine, almost like a very sour lemon would smell. I would describe this wine as sugar-water. It was extremely too sugary with a finish of apricot notes. I did not enjoy it very much. 

I did not have any food while tasting this wine. 

Tasting - Monte Degli Angeli

Name: Monte Degli Angeli

Variety: Sangiovese

Region: Puglia

Country: Italy

Year: 2013

Price: $7.95

Vintage Cellar Review: 
The aromas are rich and dark, with lots of black cherry and a hint of balsamic. In the mouth the wine is round and energetic, with cherry and black raspberry fruit complemented by hints of damp earth. The wine is ripe, fresh, and fruit-driven with a wonderful dash of earthy complexity at the end. Buy it by the case and drink with pizza, grilled poultry, and pasta. 

My Review: 
My initial impression of the aroma of this wine was earthy, almost like wet wood chips or a forest after a rain storm. The taste was smokey and spicy, with a slight taste of blackberry. Overall, this wine was okay. It did not stand out very much to me at all. 

I did not have any food while tasting this wine. 

Tasting - Monte Aman Rosado Ribera del Arlanza

Name: Monte Aman Rosado Ribera del Arlanza
Variety: Tempranillo
Region: Arlanza
Country: Spain
Year: 2013
Price: $11.99

Timeless Wines Review: 
It has a cherry red color, live, fresh, clean. Very fruity, berries (strawberries, cherries), elegant and surprising. The palate is well balanced and fresh wine in step, with good acidity and is pleasant and enjoyable. It should be served cold, with all types of starters, fish and light meats. 

My Review: 
The color was extremely transparent and nice rosy pink. I expected this wine to be extremely sweet due to the strong strawberry aroma I sensed, however it was actually well-balanced and even ended with some spice. 

I did not have any food while tasting this wine. 

Tasting - Alvarez de Toledo

Name: Alvarez de Toledo
Variety: Godello
Region: Bierzo
Country: Spain
Year: 2013
Price: $7.95

Vintage Cellar Review: 
Clean pale yellow color. Nose fruity, persistent and elegant aromas. Good backbone on the palate. 

My Review: 
I did not enjoy anything about this wine. The aromas I detected were roasted vegetables and steamed broccoli, which I do not enjoy. It was not sweet, complex, or really anything. Very bland and one note. 

I did not have any food while tasting this wine. 

Tasting - Villa Jolanda

Name: Villa Jolanda
Variety: Brut
Region: Piemonte
Country: Italy
Year: --
Price: $8.95

Vintage Cellar Review: 
Brilliant straw color with emerald reflections. Fresh and floral bouquet with a hint of pears, apricots and bananas. Fresh and inviting with bright fruit and an easy drinking style with a pleasing hint of almonds in the aftertaste. 

My Review: 
I am pleased to say that while I usually struggle with placing aromas, I distinctly smelled honey from this wine. The wine was not too sweet and left a noticeable taste on the tongue. I believe the presence of the bubbles helped to take the edge off the sweetness, as the fizz tingled and gave the illusion of spice. 

I did not have any food while tasting this wine. 

Tasting - Alamos

Name: Alamos
Variety: Malbec
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2013
Price: $7.99

Total Wine Review: 
The nose offers bright black cherry aromas with light floral notes and a touch of toast. The mouthfeel is full and rich, with ripe, concentrated cassis and black raspberry fruit flavors interwoven with a touch of chocolate and sweet spice from light oak aging. 

My Review: 
I have never so strongly identified an aroma than I did with this wine. I smelled straight up roasted tomatoes and green beans, which made me think this would be a great wine to pair with steak dinner. The taste was very smokey and smooth, but not very acidic. 

I did not have any food while tasting this wine. 

Tasting - The Dreaming Tree

Name: The Dreaming Tree
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: California
Country: USA
Year: 2012
Price: $15.00

Steve Reeder Review: 
The rhythm of our North Coast Dreaming Tree Cabernet Sauvignon highlights classic aromas of blackberry, cherry and herbal notes wrapped by toasted vanilla. It's an easy-drinking wine with a lot of character. 

My Review:
I enjoyed this wine, and did find it very easy to drink and enjoy. I picked up blueberry and cream aromas. The taste was sweet, smooth, and left residuals on the tongue. A lot of warmth also came through, along with black berries. The only complaint was that the wine did not have a lot of complexity in flavor and was very one note. 

I did not have any food while tasting this wine.