Name: Dibon Cava
Variety: 45% Macabeo, 25% Xarel-lo, 30% Parellada
Region: Catalonia
Country: Spain
Year: -
Price: $9.95
Shop Review: "Made from 45% Macabeo, 25% Xarel-lo, 30% Parellada, the nose offers regal yeast and richness, while the palate has complexity to prop up apple, citrus, and grapefruit flavors. Solid from the front to back, with health and freshness. Cava, Catalan sparkling wine, is made mostly in the regions of Penedes, and the capital of cava is Sant Sadurni d'Anoia. Dibon is located in Vilafranca del Penedes, approximately 20km from Sant Sandurni. The Dibon vineyard is in the process of becoming fully organic. It consists of 75 hectares of trellised vines 1000 feet above the Mediterranean Sea."
-Vintage Cellar, Blacksburg
My Review: Lots of heat on the noes, but fruit, especially pear coming though on regardless. The taste was strongly citrus, with lots of fruit notes and not much else. Despite the heat on the noes, the finish was surprisingly clean. I don't usually like sparkling wines, but this wine's carbonation was not overpowering like I've had before; just enough fizz to make the tongue tingle a little bit!
Tasted without food.
-Vintage Cellar, Blacksburg
My Review: Lots of heat on the noes, but fruit, especially pear coming though on regardless. The taste was strongly citrus, with lots of fruit notes and not much else. Despite the heat on the noes, the finish was surprisingly clean. I don't usually like sparkling wines, but this wine's carbonation was not overpowering like I've had before; just enough fizz to make the tongue tingle a little bit!
Tasted without food.
Name: Marques de Caceres
Variety: 100% Verdejo
Region: Rueda
Country: Spain
Year: 2013
Price: $9.95
Shop Review: "Vivid straw color. Fresh, clean and intense bouquet enlivened by notes of citrus fruit with a depth of pears and apples. Deliciously fresh and full in the mouth where racy, focused flavors deliver notes of minerals, lemon rind, and green apples. Good length and a refreshing finish. Has all the character of the best from its appellation."
-Vintage Cellar, Blacksburg
My Review: The nose was really nice, with some interesting notes of ginger possibly, along with grapefruit. There was some heat in the taste, even spicy at the end. Possible pineapple notes throughout the palate. Definitely wished there was just less heat, otherwise I really liked the fruit flavors.
Tasted without food.
-Vintage Cellar, Blacksburg
My Review: The nose was really nice, with some interesting notes of ginger possibly, along with grapefruit. There was some heat in the taste, even spicy at the end. Possible pineapple notes throughout the palate. Definitely wished there was just less heat, otherwise I really liked the fruit flavors.
Tasted without food.
Name: Breca Tovana
Variety: 100% Garnacha
Region: Munebrega
Country: Spain
Year: 2013
Price: $8.95
Shop Review: "Gnarled vines, grown without irrigation, are a mainstay of Spain's winemaking tradition and produce small clusters of perfectly ripe Garnacha grapes. Aromas of blackberries, plums, and cherries fill the glass and develop into luscious flavors of black stone fruit. Long supple tannins complete this extraordinary wine"
-Vintage Cellar, Blacksburg
My Review: I only got chocolate-covered cherries in the nose, which was the first time I've been able to distinctly pick out that flavor/aroma. Taste was mostly dark chocolate for me, with some slight smoke notes. Overall a semi-sweet flavor with slight spicy notes on the end.
-Vintage Cellar, Blacksburg
My Review: I only got chocolate-covered cherries in the nose, which was the first time I've been able to distinctly pick out that flavor/aroma. Taste was mostly dark chocolate for me, with some slight smoke notes. Overall a semi-sweet flavor with slight spicy notes on the end.
Tasted without food.
Name: Rare Red
Variety: Mult-vintage blend of Zinfandel, Petite Verdot, Petite Syrah, and Merlot
Region: California
Country: United States
Year: 2013
Price: $9.95
Shop Review: "A multi-vintage blend of Zinfandel, Petite Verdot, Petite Syrah, and Merlot that is full-bodied and fruit forward with a spicy and complex finish. This wine has been partially barrel aged for eight months in American and French oak."
-Vintage Cellar, Blacksburg
My Review: Typical red nose for me, fruity and jammy, which carried over into the taste. Might be picking up on red currents - sort of that almost sweet berry taste that still has some tart to it. Pretty good wine.
Tasted without food.
-Vintage Cellar, Blacksburg
My Review: Typical red nose for me, fruity and jammy, which carried over into the taste. Might be picking up on red currents - sort of that almost sweet berry taste that still has some tart to it. Pretty good wine.
Tasted without food.
Name: Jam Jar
Variety: 100% Moscato
Region: -
Country: South Africa
Year: 2014
Price: $8.95
Shop Review: "This charming, easy-drinking Moscato offers flavors of peach, apricot, lychee and orange blossom. A lively jolt of acidity keeps it fresh and fruity. Fancy enough for a special occasion toast, yet sweet-natured enough to enjoy every day, our bright and cheerful sweet wines are sure to capture your heart. "
-Vintage Cellar, Blacksburg
My Review: Definitely got a fruity-candy flavor from the nose! Or some other sugary candy...couldn't completely narrow it down in my head. The taste was sweet, of course, but still pretty clean despite the really sweet nose. Not as floral as some other moscatos I've had.
Tasted without food.
-Vintage Cellar, Blacksburg
My Review: Definitely got a fruity-candy flavor from the nose! Or some other sugary candy...couldn't completely narrow it down in my head. The taste was sweet, of course, but still pretty clean despite the really sweet nose. Not as floral as some other moscatos I've had.
Tasted without food.
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