February 23, 2015

Aconga - Bonarda and Merlot

Here is one from Argentina - a blended wine tha tis 80% Bonarda and 20% Merlot.  Better yet... 12.5% Alcohol Content keeps the Red Wine Wino happy. White Wine Wino agreed to purchase again but at the $3.99 sale price instead of the $9.95 price before it was marked down. Winos give this one a God Rating!

Assessment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Additional notes:

Winos Rating: Bad, Neutral, Good
- White Wine Wino - Buy again? Yes / No
- Red Wine Wino - Buy Again? Yes / No



Peter Vella Vineyard's - Delicious Blush

Peter Vella Vineyard's - Delicious Blush gets another Good Rating from the Winos! Been awhile since we last bought this one... October 23, 2011. Good Stuff!

Assessment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Additional notes:

Winos Rating: Bad, Neutral, Good
- White Wine Wino - Buy again? Yes / No
- Red Wine Wino - Buy Again? Yes / No


February 22, 2015

Smoking Loon Cabernet Sauvignon

Not tried this one before.... Smoking Loon Cabernet Sauvignon. Red Wine with 13% Alcohol Content gets a Good Rating from the Red Wine Wino, White Wine Wino makes the critical decision... and rates it Good as well!

Assessment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Additional notes:

Winos Rating: Bad, Neutral, Good
- White Wine Wino - Buy again? Yes / No
- Red Wine Wino - Buy Again? Yes / No



February 16, 2015

Pop Crush - Red Blend

Here is one that the Winos had not tried yet. It's a red wine from Pop Crush; it's their Red Blend. Tasty wine that does not overpower like other strong red wines. Smooth with no after taste. Even better... 13% Alcohol Content! Winos give this one a Good Rating.

Assessment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Additional notes:

Winos Rating: Bad, Neutral, Good
- White Wine Wino - Buy again? Yes / No
- Red Wine Wino - Buy Again? Yes / No



February 11, 2015

Yellowtail Wnter Red

Not tried this one before. It's Yellowtail's Winter Red Blend. Strong with lots of flavor. This one earned a Good Rating from the Winos!

Assessment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Additional notes:

Winos Rating: Bad, Neutral, Good
- White Wine Wino - Buy again? Yes / No
- Red Wine Wino - Buy Again? Yes / No



Pluckers House Red

House wine from Pluckers this time. Went well with the wings! This one maintains its Good Rating!

Assessment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Additional notes:

Winos Rating: Bad, Neutral, Good
- White Wine Wino - Buy again? Yes / No
- Red Wine Wino - Buy Again? Yes / No


February 1, 2015

Foxhorn Vineyards Shiraz

Another bottle of Foxhorn Vineyards Shiraz... Still gets a Good Rating!

Wine: Shiraz
- Producer/Winery: Foxhorn Vineyards
- Appellation: South Eastern Australian
- Country: Australia
- Grape Varieties: Shiraz
- Vintage: Not Certain
- Price: $9.00 for 1.5L
- Alcohol Percentage: 13%

Appearance:
- Overall: Clear, Medium, Cloudy, Hazy
- Color - Reds: Purple, Ruby, Garnet, Maroon, Brown
- Color - Whites: Clear, Green, Straw, Yellow, Gold

Nose/Aroma:
- Type of Fruit: Blackberry
- Non-fruit Aroma: Floral, Spicy, Herbal, Earthy, Mineral, Other
- Other? Specify: Vanilla

Taste:
- Sweetness: Dry, off-Dry, Semi-sweet, Sweet
- Body: Light, Medium, Full
- Tastes like it smells? Yes / No
- If no, what is the taste?
- Oak: None, Some, Plenty
- Structure/Acidity: Fruity, Medium, Acid-sharp
- Tannin: Low, Medium, High

Assessment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Additional notes:

Winos Rating: Bad, Neutral, Good
- White Wine Wino - Buy again? Yes / No
- Red Wine Wino - Buy Again? Yes / No


Messina Hof - Ebony Ports of Call

We had this one before. Have liked it in the past. This round Messina Hof''s Ebony Ports of Call get another Good Rating from the Winos!

Wine: Ebony Ports of Call
- Producer/Winery: Messina Hof
- Appellation: Texas
- Country: USA
- Grape Varieties: Not Certain
- Vintage: Not Certain
- Price: $16.00
- Alcohol Percentage: 16%

Appearance:
- Overall: Clear, Medium, Cloudy, Hazy
- Color - Reds: Purple, Ruby, Garnet, Maroon, Brown
- Color - Whites: Clear, Green, Straw, Yellow, Gold

Nose/Aroma:
- Type of Fruit: Cherry
- Non-fruit Aroma: Floral, Spicy, Herbal, Earthy, Mineral, Other
- Other? Specify: Chocolate

Taste:
- Sweetness: Dry, off-Dry, Semi-sweet, Sweet
- Body: Light, Medium, Full
- Tastes like it smells? Yes / No
- If no, what is the taste?
- Oak: None, Some, Plenty
- Structure/Acidity: Fruity, Medium, Acid-sharp
- Tannin: Low, Medium, High

Assessment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Additional notes:

Winos Rating: Bad, Neutral, Good
- White Wine Wino - Buy again? Yes / No
- Red Wine Wino - Buy Again? Yes / No



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