Varietal: Moscado
Region: N/A
Country: Spain
Year: No vintage
Price: $7.95
"Vintage Cellar" Review: "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'."
My Review: This wine definitely smelled like a traditional brut. It had really nice carbonation but bordered on being a little too much fizz. It had a very nice, dry, crisp, melon flavor. I liked it!
Tasting #2: Spanish Vines Sauvignon Blanc
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: N/A
Country: Spain
Year: 2009
Price: $4.95
"Vintage Cellar" Review: "85 Points, Wine Enthusiast. Apple and floral notes and then an almost buttery palate with baked apple and citrus flavors."
My Review: This had a very strong alcohol smell that made the nose a little unpleasant. There was another strong smell on the nose, almost like a gasoline smell. It had a nice color but a weird flavor both at the beginning and during the aftertaste. I don't think it was served cool enough to get the appropriate nose and flavor. Not a fan though.
Tasting #3: Torrent Bay Chardonnay
Varietal: Chardonnay
Region: Torrent Bay
Country: New Zealand
Year: 2009
Price: $6.95
"Vintage Cellar" Review: "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."
My Review: I wasn't very fond of the aromas coming off this wine. However, once I tried it it had a nice buttery, oaky, smooth body and flavor. I didn't think it was stand-out for me but it definitely had some distinct flavors that I couldn't quite pick out.
Tasting #4: Lost Vineyards Vinho de Mesa Tinto
Varietal: Tinto
Region: N/A
Country: Portugal
Year: No vintage
Price: $3.95
"Vintage Cellar" Review: "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."
My Review: This wine had some nice vanilla and cherry notes and a very overwhelming pepper flavor. It had a semi-smooth mouthfeel and a medium body. Not bad for being $3.95, especially if you like peppery wines.
Tasting #5: Ebano Ribera del Duero Tempranillo
Varietal: Tempranillo
Region: N/A
Country: Spain
Year: 2007
Price: $7.95
"Vintage Cellar" Review: "87 Points, Robert Parker. The 2007 Ebano 6 is 100% Tempranillo aged 4 months in French oak. Dark ruby red 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."
My Review: This wine smelled like a cabernet sauvignon to me (which I love)! It was very dry and smooth with a little currant flavor. It was a little tart for me but I think that may be alleviated by perhaps letting this wine breathe for a bit.
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