Cono Sur Bicicleta Sauvignon Blanc

Year 2012

Varietal Wine

South America

Chile

Price: $12.00

Winery Review: Crisp and intense Sauvignon Blanc with refreshing citrus aromas, white peaches, lychees, and a palate of green apple balanced by a crispy, dry finish

My Review: This Sauvignon Blanc has a strong nose with an apple aroma. I can certainly taste the sweet peaches with our balanced out with a semi-high level of acidity. This wine has a very light body. It is crispy and delicious with a dry, lasting finish.

Thorny Rose Chardonnay

Year 2010

Varietal Wine

United States

Columbia Valley, Washington State

Price: $16.00

Winery Review: This Chardonnay is smooth, crisp, and easy-going with flavors of ripe fruit and fresh apple. It is certainly meant for sharing, an everyday wine.

My Review: This Chardonnay has a grassy nose with a hint of vanilla. It is very smokey and oaky but still has a fairly light body. This wine is balanced out with flavors of tree-ripened fruit and finishes lightly with a smokey aftertaste. 

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Francis Ford Coppola Bianco Pinot Grigio

Year 2010

Varietal Wine

United States

California

Price: $13.00

Winery Review: A simple, everyday white wine.

My Review: This Pinot Grigio has a very fruity nose with a hint of warm vanilla. It has a strong apple taste with little acidity and pear note. It is a very refreshing and crisp white wine with a light to medium body.

Arrow Creek Pinot Grigio

Year 2012

Varietal Wine

United States

California

Price: $10.00

Winery Review: This finely crafted Pinot Grigio displays a crisp and refreshing acidity balanced by rich and concentrated aromas of tree-ripened pears and subtle nuances of tropical fruit. The finish is long and the flavors of the wine linger long after the last sip. In true California style enjoy this wine with spicy Thai spring rolls or barbecued shrimp.

My Review: This Pinot Grigio has a floral nose with hints of tropical fruity and perfume. The floral nose continues into the taste pairing nicely with pineapple and mango flavors. It is slightly acidic with a medium body. It has a creamy and lasting finish.

Apothic Wine

Year 2012

Blended Wine

United States

California

Price: $12.00

Winery Review: The Apothic White is a luscious blend of smooth Chardonnay, vibrant Pinot Grigio, and Aromatic Riesling, which creates layers of tropical fruit implemented by hints of honey and vanilla. 

My Review: This white blend has a strong nose with hints of peach, pear, and vanilla. It is creamy with vanilla and orange flavors making it similar to a creamsicle. Although it is smooth, the vanilla overpowers the peach and pear flavors. There isn't a balance in this wine.

Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay

Year 2012

Varietal Wine

United States

California

Price: $12.00

Winery Review: The warmth of vanilla and brown spice aromas in this classic Sonoma County Chardonnay are lightened with notes of creamy lemon and sweet pear. A palate of soft fruit, including apple and pineapple flavors and notes of toasted hazelnut, finish with a bright acidity, taking the rich mouthfeel to a long, satisfying finish. 

My Review: This Chardonnay is very light and crisp. It's fairly sweet from the vanilla flavors but there is a nice pear flavor balancing it out. It has a nice acidity level and a very lasting finish. 

Simply Naked Unoaked Sauvignon Blance

Year 2011

Varietal Wine

Australia

New Zealand

Price: $9.00

Winery Review: A juicy and and refreshing wine with flavors of jasmine, tangerine, and lime and a burst of grapefruit and pineapple on the finish.

My Review: Delicious Sauvignon Blanc with a strong lime flavor balanced out by hints of floral. It is light and refreshing, certainly a strong pineapple taste on the finish that is lasting!

Fun F 5 Riesling

Year 2013

Varietal Wine

Western Europe

Germany

Price: $8.00

Winery Review: It's light, fruity, and well-balanced with a fresh, clean finish. With an easy-to-open screw top, Funf Riesling is an everyday wine for wine lovers and casual fans alike.

My Review: Nice sweet and refreshing white wine. There are hints of apple and mango and a nice pear flavor on the finish. 

Atiimo Winery Yesterday's Song Chardonnay

Year 2012

Varietal Wine

United States

Southwest Virginia

Price: $16.00

Winery Review: This delicate Virginia Chardonnay reminds you of the vivid moments of old times. This Chardonnay is mellow with a soft bouquet of honey, vanilla, and tart green apple.

My Review: This Chardonnay has a strong, fruity nose. It's dry and very acidic. Heavier in body for a white wine but has a lasting and refreshing finish where I can taste the honey and vanilla flavors.

Attimo Winery Off the Cuff White Blend

Year 2012

Blended Wine (Chardonnay/Riesling)

United States

Southwest Virginia

Price: $17.00

Winery Review: Not every moment in life is planned. In fact some of the best times are spontaneous and unscripted. This unscripted blend is mellow, slightly sweet, and bright to pear well with a variety of life's unplanned events.

My Review: This white blend is very sweet with both a floral taste and nose. It has a medium body with a creamy finish. They Riesling seems to be more prominent in this blend than the Chardonnay.

Wycliff Sparkling Wine

Year 2013

Blended Wine

United States

California

Price: $7.99

Winery Review: Blend of premium California grapes with a touch of sweetness and a crisp, clean finish.

My Review: I'd say there is more than just a touch of sweetness in this wine. It is very refreshing, light in body. It's quite delicious with a bubbly and lasting finish.

Sterling Chardonnay

Year 2013

Varietal Wine

United States

California

Price: $10.99

Winery Review: Floral and vanilla aromas mingle with lush fruit on the nose. The pineapple and green apple flavors on the palate are enhanced with subtle spicy oak shadings that linger through the soft finish.

My Review: This Chardonnay has a hot cocoa nose but a fruity taste with flavors of tropical fruit particularly pineapple but also a little mango. It's semi-sweet with a light body and dry finish.

Attimo Winery Bull Frog Symphony

Year 2011

Blended Wine (Bordeaux Style)

United States

Southwest Virginia

Price: $17.00

Winery Review: This red blend is dry with a smoky and peppery nose. 

My Review: This red blend has a strong raspberry nose in my opinion. It's somewhat acidic for a red wine. It has a medium body and nice, sweet finish.