Tasting - Alaro Domecq Aranda Cream Sherry

Name: Alaro Domecq Aranda Cream Sherry
Variety: Sherry
Region, Country: Jerez, Spain
Year: -
Price: $9.95

Winery Review: "Golden-brown in color, this has heady aromas of cola, nut, nutmeg, root beer and caramel. A pure, creamy palate of cinnamon apple, mocha, coffee and chocolate. It's quite smooth and balanced, and very long on the finish."

My Review: This was intensely sweet for me. It was more viscous wines then the ones I have tasted so far. It was very fragrant and smells like sweetly alcoholic. It tasted like honey, brown sugar, and burnt sugar, like caramel. It had a maple syrup like quality to it. I did not try this wine with food.

Tasting - Layer Cake Garnacha

Name: Layer Cake Garnacha
Variety: Garnacha
Region, Country: Calatayud, Sp
Year: 2011
Price: $7.95

Winery Review: "The Layer Cake Garnacha from Calatayud, Spain is rich and powerful, yet clean and balanced. Layered with aromas of ultra ripe black fruit. On the palate, the wine shows intense dark fruit with a background of rich dark chocolate and fresh ground coffee with a long creamy finish."

My Review: This wine tasted strongly of dark fruit, like black currants. It was more tannic with a spicy finish. It definitely had more rich flavors than the other wines I tasted today. I did not try this wine with food.

Tasting - Fossi Rosso Red Blend

Name: Fossi Rosso Red Blend
Variety: Sangiovese,  Merlot, Primitivo and Negroamaro
Region, Country: Fiesole, Italy
Year: -
Price: $7.95

Winery Review: "A blend of Sangiovese and Merlot with a touch of Primitivo and Negroamaro. It will remind those who have traveled to Italy of one of the local house wines they consumed while there.  Simple, juicy, and perfect for drinking with or without food, it’s packed with bright cherry, strawberry and cranberry fruit aromas and flavors."

My Review: There was a bit of a musty scent to this wine. This was slightly acidic with flavors of red fruit and to me a little bit of tomato. This was pretty smooth and not too spicy making it very easy to drink. I did not try this with food.

Tasting - Nugan Pie in the Sky Chardonnay

Name: Nugan Pie in the Sky Chardonnay
Variety: Chardonnay
Region, Country: South Eastern, Australia
Year: 2013
Price: $7.95

Winery Review: "Aromas of poached peach, fig and pineapple with biscuity notes. Tropical, medium bodied style with peach and melon flavours complimented by zesty acids, savoury nuances and a crisp, dry finish. Perfect partner with many styles of modern cuisine including those with an Asian or Mediterranean twist."

My Review: I found this wine to be pretty subtle. This wine had more fruity and floral flavors present. I thought it was smooth with a oak-y or wood chip taste. I did not try this wine with food.

Tasting - Invino Si Pinot Grigio

Name: Invino Si Pinot Grigio
Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio
Region, Country: Lombardy, Italy
Year: 2014
Price: $5.95

Winery Review: "Pavia, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy where viticulture dates back thousands of years is home to the Si Pinot Grigio vineyards. The wine is creamy on the palate with a crisp, dry character, fresh citrus and pear flavors and an elegant finish."

My Review: This was very easy to drink. It was smooth with a slightly acidic after taste. Overall I would say that this wine was dry with a hint of lemon. I did not try this wine with food.