Rosemont Chardonnay

Name: Rosemont Chardonnay

Variety: Chardonnay

Region/ Country: South Australia

Year: 2013

Price: $6

Vintage Cellar Review: This world-renowned wine shows peachy tropical fruit and melon characters on the nose, with a hint of citrus freshness and judicious use of oak. The palate is generous and soft with full, ripe tropical flavors folded into a creamy backdrop that is beautifully structured with a long satisfying finish.

My review: This wine was a decent but not fantastic chardonnay. It was very mild in flavor, lacking the smell of sweetness I had expected with a chardonnay. The wine had tropical tone and a nice long balanced finish. It was buttery and creamy in the palate which was a nice touch. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this wine and look forward to trying others.

Food: This wine was tasted with no food due to tasting it at the Vintage Cellar.

La Lejania Sauvignon Blanc

Name: La Lejania Sauvignon Blanc

Variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Region: Central Valley

State: Chile

Year: 2015

Price: $7

Vintage Cellar Review: Aromas of green apple and citrus are as classic as it gets for Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. This is straight forward but enjoyable, with modest minerality. Flavors of citrus and gooseberry carry over onto a refreshing finish.

My Review: This Sauvignon Blanc was a nice wine. Sweet citrusy smells immediately came to mind balanced by a crisp grape hint. The wine had a tart taste at the end which complemented the dryness well. This balanced wine was a nice wine to start the tasting off with.

Food: This wine was tasted with no food due to tasting it at the Vintage Cellar.

Tasting- Folatre Carmenere

Name: Folatre Viendos Carmenere

Variety: Carmenere

Region: Curico Valley

Country: Chile

Year: 2014

Price: $8

Wine Review: Dark garnet color or great intensity with an aroma of generous ripe red fruit and merged peppers with toasted French oak. A silky, flavorful mouth feel, creamy with great volume. Firm tannins provide an enjoyable finish. Best paired with light hors d’oeuvres and pastas.- Winemaker

My Review: This 14.0% alcohol wine was a treat. It possessed a very dark rich red brown color. From smelling, I detected earthy and woody tones. Although it had a high alcohol content, this was a very balanced wine which was a pleasant surprise. The oak really came through in both the smell and taste in the flavor of this full bodied wine. This smooth silky wine is a much try and is highly recommended.

Food: This wine was tasted with no food.