Name of Wine: Outer Sounds Sauvignon Blanc, 2016
Description: This refreshing white wine has a light tropical taste with a smooth finish. Best enjoyed chilled with a meal or you can drink alone.
Smell: Guava, passionfruit
Taste: Guava, gooseberry, passionfruit blend
Pair With: Shrimp Linguine
Where Did I Get It: Winc
ABV: 12.7%
Cost: $14.99
Name of Wine: Lake Erie Paper Moon Riesling
Description: This is a white semi sweet wine that is best enjoyed chilled.
Smell: passion fruit and citrus
Taste: Crisp citrus with a hint of sweetness
Pair With: I paired this with turkey summer sausage and jack pepper cheese
Where Did I Get It: Paper Moon Vineyard located in Vermilion, Ohio
ABV: 11.5%
Cost: $14.99
Name of Wine: Brethren of the Road Gewurztraminer
Description: This aromatic white wine is originally from Italy (not Germany). Light on the palate, this is a dry wine with hints of sweet peach notes
Smell: Citrus, honeysuckle
Taste: Grapefruit, lemon, honeysuckle
Pair With: Cheese, fish, Thai dish
Where Did I Get It: Winc
ABV: 12.5%
Cost: 13.99
Name of Wine: Brethren of the Road Gewurztraminer
Description: This aromatic white wine is originally from Italy (not Germany). Light on the palate, this is a dry wine with hints of sweet peach notes
Smell: Citrus, honeysuckle
Taste: Grapefruit, lemon, honeysuckle
Pair With: Cheese, fish, Thai dish
Where Did I Get It: Winc
ABV: 12.5%
Cost: 13.99
Name of Wine: Manteys Old Fashioned Blue Face American Concord Wine
Description: You could drink this alone, make wine punch/slush or have a glass with a piece of light angel food cake.
Smell: Sweet Concord Grape
Taste: sweet, light and refreshing
Pair With: I paired this with fruit and cheese. You could drink this alone
Where Did I Get It: Firelands Vineyard
ABV: 12%
Cost: $11.99
Name of Wine: Cardeal 2014
Description: Delicious red wine that is semi heavy on initial smell but light on the taste buds.
Smell: Berries and oak
Taste: Blackberries and oak
Pair With: I enjoyed a glass of this with fish, rice and asparagus
Where Did I Get It: Wine Awesomeness
ABV: 13%
Cost: 13.99
Name of Wine: Paxton Pino Gris 2014
Description: This wine is bright on flavor while being light and bubbly on the taste buds. Reminds me of a bubbly Pinot Grigio, this wine is so good that you could drink it alone or with a meal. This is one of my favorite wines from Wine Awesomeness.
Smell: Pear, Apple and a hint of tangerine.
Taste: Pear, stone fruit at the front, slight tang at the back
Pair With: I had a glass of this with some pasta alfredo with vegetables.
Where Did I Get It: Wine Awesomeness
ABV: 13.0%
Cost: $13.99
Name of Wine: Giorgio Mellette Cavallare Bolgheri Rosato 2015
Description: This wine is a rose colored wine but it’s a 90% Syrah and 10% Merlot.
Smell: Briney
Taste: This wine is rather bitter. I had to remember it was a light colored blend of two red wines
Pair With: A meal containing chicken, pork, rice and a vegetable. Drink this chilled.
Where Did I Get It: Firelands Winery
ABV: 12.5%
Cost: $10.99
Name of Wine: Mantey Vineyards Lake Erie Haute Sauterne
Description: Sweet white wine that reminded me of a Moscato
Smell: White grape
Taste: This wine is pretty sweet with a citrus like taste at the back
Pair With: I am not a fan of Moscato but I would recommend pairing this with fruit or a light dessert. In my opinion, it’s too sweet to drink alone.
Where Did I Get It: Firelands Winery
ABV: 12%
Cost: $11.99
Name of Wine: Mantey Vineyards 50/50
Description: This wine is a sweet red blend of Mantey Vineyards American Concord & American Niagra wine.
Smell: Concord grape
Taste: Semi Sweet grape with a slight tang at the back. It goes down smooth and best quite chilled
Pair With: I enjoyed a glass with seasoned shrimp and grilled vegetables
Where Did I Get It: I purchased this at Firelands Vineyard, Sandusky OH
ABV: 12%
Cost: $12.99
