Variety: Assyriko, Athiri, Aidani
Region: Santorini
Country: Greece
Year: 2010
Price: $11.95
Critic Review: "Crystal-clear, semi-yellow wine. Dominated by the aromas of jasmine, citrus fruits, flower, and pear, all these enhanced with a gentle vanilla sense. A strong body with warm personality and a long lasting taste." -- Vintage Cellar
My Review: I did not like this wine very much. It was a bit too dry tasting for me and I could taste the alcohol in it. It was very fruity and flowery smelling.
I did not have food with this wine.
Tasting- Doural Tinto
Name: Doural Red Tinto
Variety: Touriga Franca
Region: Douro
Country: Portugal
Year: 2009
Price: $8.95
Critic Review: "This Portuguese tinto(red) blend exhibits a deep red color with violet hues. The nose is vibrant and fruity. The palate offers notes of spice, cherry, and dark berry supported by good structure. Pairs well with red or game meat, cheeses and fish." --AOC fine wines
My Review: This wine tasted and smelled a little fruity to me. It was very smooth and had good tannin structure.
I did not have this wine with food.
Tasting- Beauvert Cotes du Rhone
Name: Beauvert Cotes du Rhone
Variety: 70% Grenache, 30% Syrah
Region: Cortes du Rhone
Country: France
Year: 2010
Price: $11.95
Critic Review:"A Beautiful ruby red wine. Very fragrant, with aromas of red fruit (currant, strawberry, and cherry) with hints of black petter and cinnamon. Medium-bodied and silky in the mouth with mature, round tannins." -- Vintage Cellar
My Review: As stated above I could sense the black pepper in the wine since it tasted a little more peppery than the other wines. It was also a bit heavier and fuller bodied. It was a very smooth wine.
I did not have this wine with food.
Tasting- Boas Vinhas Tinto
Name: Boas Vinhas Tinto
Variety:Touriga Nacional
Region: Belra
Country: Portugal
Year: 2009
Price: $9.95
Critic Review: "A lovely deep ruby color and nose of cherry and a hint of cocoa. Juicy with red berry flavors of cherry and plum with well balanced tannins and acidity." --AOC Fine Wines
My Review: I really enjoyed this wine. It smelled flowery and sweet. Upon tasting it, it tasted very fruity and went down smoothly. The flavors of the fruit were very concentrated which made the wine sweet.
I did not have this wine with food.
Tasting- Paulo Laureano Classico Alentejano Tinto
Name: Paulo Laureano Classico Alentejano Tinto
Variety: Aragones
Region: Alentejo
Country: Portugal
Year: 2010
Price: $9.95
Critic Review: "Intense ruby red color. Clearly favors the component of primary aromas where notes of plum confit stress, blackberries, spice, and ripe red peppers, all in a balanced and attractive." --Vintage Cellar
My Review: As stated above I could fast the spices and it had a peppery flavor with a mixture of the fruit. The aftertaste was very pleasant with a smooth finish.
I did not have this wine with food.
