Name of Wine: Santa Ana Classic Chardonnay Argentina 2017
Description: Semi dry with fruit notes but with a smooth finish. You will want to enjoy this with a meal
Smell: tropical fruit with citrus
Taste: Tart with tropical fruit notes
Pair With: Roasted pork chops with garlic mashed potatoes
ABV: 12.5%
Rating: 83/100 points
Name of Wine: Santa Ana Classic Chardonnay Argentina 2017
Description: Semi dry with fruit notes but with a smooth finish. You will want to enjoy this with a meal
Smell: tropical fruit with citrus
Taste: Tart with tropical fruit notes
Pair With: Roasted pork chops with garlic mashed potatoes
ABV: 12.5%
Rating: 83/100 points
Name of Wine: Korbel Chardonnay Champagne
Description: Korbel is popular brand of sparkling wine. This was my first time trying a bubbly Chardonnay and I was impressed with the light and refreshing taste. Enjoy well chilled with friends.
Smell: light fruit and oak
Taste: kiwi, raspberry with a crisp, bubbly after taste.
Pair With: Appetizers
ABV: 12%
Rating: 89/100
Name of Wine: Votre Sante California Chardonnay 2012
Description: I found this bottle as I was sorting my wine cabinet. It had a deep golden color as it had aged for about 5 years. This wine is full bodied with a buttery, smooth texture with a medium acid finish
Smell: green apple
Taste: Apple, lime, hint of honey and oak finish
Pair With: Grilled chicken with peppers
ABV: 13.5%
Rating: 94/100
Name of Wine: Blitz Riesling 2016
Description: This Riesling is slightly sweet with a light body to it.
Smell: Tropical with mineral notes
Taste: Semi dry with peach, apple flavors with a hint of mineral
Pair With: I enjoyed this alone but it can be paired with broiled chicken, pork or appetizers
ABV: 12%
Rating: 89/100
Name of Wine: Carpineto Dogajolo Bianco
Taste: This white wine is a blend of Chardonnay (40%), Grechetto (30%) and Sauvignon Blanc (30%). It’s fruity in taste, medium in body with an acid but balanced finish
Smell: citrus, apple
Pair With: Seafood, salad, light poultry dish
ABV: 12.5%
Rating: 90/100
Price: $12.99
Name of Wine: Bloom Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2014
Description: This is a white, light bodied wine with crisp flavor and light acid finish.
Smell: melon, citrus
Taste: Tropical fruit with citrus
Pair With: Seafood salad
ABV: 12.5%
Rating: 92/100
Name of Wine: Recas Castle Riesling
Description: Semi dry with apple and peach notes
Smell: pear, citrus
Taste: Ripe fruit with a slight acid finish
Pair With: Fish/chicken kebabs
ABV: 12%
Rating: 92/100
Name of Wine: Belevino Pinot Grigio
Description: This wine is medium bodied but light on the taste buds with with a crisp finish. Can be enjoyed alone chilled or with a meal.
Smell: apple, pear
Taste: citrus, apple, pears and peaches
Pair With: broiled turkey breast or flaky fish. Also can be drank alone
ABV: 12%
Rating: 90/100 points
Name of Wine: Rondel Brut Cava
Description: While most Bruts are dry, this one has soft peach and nut flavors. This sparkling wine is not horrible but it’s missing something that I can’t quite put my finger on. I initially tried it with shrimp appetizers, but used the rest to make Mimosas.
Smell: floral notes
Taste: Peach and nut flavors
Pair With: Appetizers ft shrimp
ABV: 11.5%
Rating: 79/100 points
