Appetizer Wine
Name: Raywood Wineyards Chardonnay
Year:
2011
Varietal:
Chenin Blanc
Price:
$8.99 at Vintage Cellar
Region:
Central Coast California
Country:
United States
Food:
Fontina Fontal Cheese
Critic
Review: couldn’t find any
Bottle
Description: Located in the beautiful valleys of the central coast,
Raywood Vineyards presents this lush
chardonnay. Tropical hints of melon and peaches give way to a warm and mildly
oakey finish.
My
notes: This wine had a light color and smelled sweet like peaches. It
tasted slightly buttery but in the aftertaste you could definitely taste the oakeyness with a little acidity. The cheese combination
made the wine taste sweeter and juicier. With the added juiciness, it was
easier to drink with the food and both my boyfriend and I had seconds. We drank
this outside and I really enjoyed this combination for a warm breezy day.
Dinner Wine
Name:
Covey Run Cabernet Sauvignon
Year:
2011
Varietal:
Chenin Blanc
Price:
$7.99 at kroger
Region:
Columbia Valley Washington State
Country:
United States
Food:
Ribeye steak and salad
Critic Review: Elements of black
cherries, black licorice, vanilla, cinnamon, mineral and soy in this solid,
medium-bodied red. (http://underthegrapetree.com/)
Bottle
Description: Deeply
colored, with flavors of dark chocolate, plum and black currant, this cabernet sauvignon
is a perfect match for a juicy, grilled ribeye or smoked sausage, yet won’t
overwhelm grilled salmon.
My
Notes: This wine had a dark color ad smelled like cherries and plums.
It tasted smooth and had a light plum taste. It had a medium body and once I
had some steak with it, I noticed a peppery taste as well. I hadn’t noticed it
before, but as soon as I had that first bite of the ribeye steak it was strong.
Dessert Wine
Name: Barton & Guestier
Vouray
Year:
2011
Varietal:
Chenin Blanc
Price:
$10.99 at kroger
Region:
Loire Valley
Country:
France
Food:
vanilla mousse and blackberries
Critic Review: Once you pour this white
wine you will notice the aromatic blend of fruits of peach and pear. They complement
each other well in this bright straw colored wine with a hint of green. Your
nose will be met with such floral notes blended with the fruits of white. This
wine just dances on the palate in a way that you want another sip then another
until you need a refill! (http://tipofthefork.wordpress.com)
Bottle Description: Elegant nose with floral
notes mixed with peach and pear flavors. Intense wine with a nice refreshing
finish.
My Notes: This wine had a light
color and smelled floral and sweet. It tasted like flowers and pears. Once I
had the vanilla mousse, I noticed that the wine blended well but didn’t seem to
change in taste. After finishing the dessert I noticed that I enjoyed the wine
more. The food seemed to mask the flavors of the wine, but once drunken alone,
I noticed more body and acidity which made the wine much more enjoyable.
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