Wine Tasting - Beringer

Name: Beringer  
Variety:  Main & Vine Sauvignon Blanc
Region: California
Country: USA
Year: N/A
Price: $10, on sale for $5.95
Winery review:  This Sauvignon Blanc has wonderful grapefruit, guava and melon aromas that lead into citrus and melon flavors. There's a slight grassy back-note with a hint of honey and a balanced acidity that leads into to a citrus finish.             

My review: Not super sweet, a little citrusy after taste and was kind of dry. Overall had good flavors and was surprisingly delicious because I am not a huge white wine person. 

Wine Tasting - Wild Life

Name: Wild Life
Variety:  Chenin Blanc
Region: Swartland
Country: South Africa
Year: 2015
Price: $10, on sale for $6.95
Winery review:  Packed with upfront tropical fruit, the nose charms with an abundance of guava and gooseberries. The palate follows through with fruit flavors, balanced by a crisp acid to ensure a fresh and fruity style of wine.         

My review: Fruity aroma, kind of bitter tasting with a touch of citrus. Kind of dry and a little crisp. 

Wine Tasting - Castle Rock

Name: Castle Rock 
Variety:  Sonoma Pinot Noir
Region: Sonoma, California
Country: USA
Year: 2011
Price: $15, on sale for $8.95
Winery review: Dark ruby color. Aromas of chocolate covered berries, dates, grilled pepper, cedar, and a touch of peppered ham with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a cherry tart and dark roasted nut finish. Very tasty and well balanced.           

My review: Smelled like furniture to me, medium body but powerful tannins, kind of leathery but sweet undertones

Wine Tasting - Anderra

Name: Anderra
Variety:  Carmenere
Region: Valle Central
Country: Chile
Year: 2013
Price: $15, on sale for $7.95
Winery review: Black currant and blackberry aromas open up to reveal bright strawberry and cherry notes, and a subtle spicy character. A touch of vanilla oak complements the fruit and the ripe, sweet finish. Pair with savory dishes, like earthy stews, spicy dishes, like braised short ribs, chile con carne, Texas ribs, or steak au poivre

My review: Light body, dry kind of woody taste but I could taste fruity undertones that added a little spice. Goes down easily and has a smooth finish. 

Wine Tasting - Casa del Maia

Name: Casa del Maia 
Variety:  White Zinfandel
Region: Puglia
Country: Italy
Year: N/A
Price: $10, on sale for $6.95
Winery review: With pretty aromas of wild berries and honeydew melon this sophisticated blush Primativo Bianco offers delicately sweet flavors of ripe strawberries, juicy peaches and watermelon, balanced by bright, refreshing acidity.

My review: I tasted apples and cinnamon. My mom used to make pork chops with apples and cinnamon and so it reminded me of that bite. I could taste crisp fruity flavors ad it had a light, smooth finish. I really enjoyed this one.