Tasting - 2013 Coreto Tinto

Name: Coreto Tinto
Variety: Alicante Bouschet, Castellan, Pinot Noir, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacior
Region: Not given
Country: Portugal
Year: 2013
Price: $6.95

Winery review: "Great as an aperitif, is a perfect wine for the day-to-day. Excellent addition to dishes with meats, stews, roasts, barbecue, pasta, pizza, vegetarian dishes, Mexican food, Chinese, Thai and cheeses." - dfjvinhos.com

My review: I picked up the usual aromas of cherry, an eggplant smell was there with walnuts too.
On the palate this wine was smooth and tasted like a cherry poptart, with a chocolate, and raspberry flavor. The wine had no burn and a medium aftertaste.

This wine was tasted with no food.

Tasting - 2011 Bera Asti

Name: Bera Asti
Variety: Moscato Bianco
Region: Neviglie, Piemonte
Country: Italy
Year: 2011
Price: $9.95

Winery review: "Very elegant refined Moscato with delicate sweet flavours that range from aromatic osmanthus to sweet mangonsteen and longan. Fresh acidity and floral notes make this a wonderful, light, sparkling wine that is under-appreciated." - winesearcher.com

My review: An awesome fruit nose. Heavy tropical fruit aromas like mango, kiwi and lemon. On the palate flavors of kiwi, and tropical fruit blend. The wine was very sugary and sweet, light and no burn. Almost like a capri sun.

This wine was tasted with no food.

Tasting - 2012 Dom de la Condemine

Name: Dom de la Condemine Macon-Peronne
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Burgundy
Country: France
Year: 2012
Price: $7.95

Winery review: "A light golden hue, floral aromas. Intense, clean and fresh on the palate. Citrus notes, bold acidity. Excellent match to seafood with butter or cream sauces or rich blue cheeses." - authenticws.com

My review: This Chardonnay gave off aromas of a buttery, sour granny smith apple aspect, with hints of sweaty socks, and slightly nutty. On the palate there is no burn which I liked, and there was a granny smith flavor, however the wine was very tart.

This wine was tasted without food.

Tasting - 2013 Tarima Monastrell

Name: Tarima Monastrell
Variety: Mourvedre
Region: Alicante
Country: Spain
Year: 2013
Price: $9.95

Winery review: "A glass-coating opaque-purple color, it displays notes of underbrush, brier, violets, blueberry, and black cherry. This is followed by a spicy, forward, nicely proportioned effort." - france44.com

My review: This wine was a spice attack with a heavy black pepper smell. Aromas of blueberry and cocoa were present. The flavor the wine packed was impressive starting off with a cherry liquor melting into a spicy plum flavor. The wine had a spicy aftertaste.

This wine was tasted without food.

Tasting - 2013 Tarima Blanco

Name: Tarima Blanco
Variety: 70% Mereseguera, 20% Viura, 10% Moscatel
Region: Alicante
Country: Spain
Year: 2013
Price: $8.95

Winery review: "Since first hitting the market in 2011, this blend of Merseguera, Viura and Moscatel has been improving. This vintage marks a high point. Aromas of apple and peach are followed by a textured palate, while flavors of apple and citrus are mild. The finish is bouncy, weighty and straightforward in flavor." - Michael Schachner 87 points

My review: Best nose of the tasting, aromas of pears, apples and citrus. A fruit basket blend, with hints of mango, and white chocolate raspberry cheesecake type of smell. On the plate the wine is slightly tart, with a more citrus flavor of pineapples and mangoes.

This wine was tasted without food.

Tasting - 2013 Breca Tovana

Name: Breca Tovana
Variety: Old Vine Garnacha
Region: Munebrega
Country: Spain
Year: 2013
Price: $8.95

Winery review: "Gnarled vines, grown without irrigation, are a mainstay of Spain’s winemaking tradition and produce small clusters of perfectly ripe Garnacha grapes. Aromas of blackberries, plums, and cherries fill the glass and develop into luscious flavors of black stone fruit. Long, supple tannins complete this extraordinary wine."- Vintage Cellar

My review: On the nose this wine had aromas of broccoli and plum, a decent vegetal nose. On the palate I picked up heavy plum, along with some earthy notes. The wine wasn't too bad. I would try this again with food.

This wine was tasted with no food.

Tasting - Rare Red

Name: Rare Red
Variety: Zinfandel, Petite Syrah, Petite Verdot, Merlot
Region: California
Country: USA
Year: Not given
Price: $9.95

Winery review: "Rare Red is a blend of four varietals from select California wine growing districts: Sangiovese - Merlot - Zinfandel and Primitivo. The attributes of the four varietals all contribute to the excellence of this robust blend. Merlot provides intense character and structure. Zinfandel and Primitivo add body, depth, color and raspberry-blackberry aromas. Sangiovese mitigates the other more tannic components with softness and bright fruit flavors. All constituents harmonize with each other and create increased synergistic complexity. This rare wine is medium bodied and fragrant with instantly appealing, fruit forward characteristics." - lawineco.com

My review: Aromas of cherry, and dark berries like blueberry and raspberry came to the nose. Hints of pencil shavings, and brown spice were also present. On the palate flavors of cherries and brown spice were present. A pretty good wine.

This wine was tasted with no food.

Tasting - 2013 Marques de Caceres

Name: Marques de Caceres
Variety: Verdejo
Region: Rueda
Country: Spain
Year: 2013
Price: $9.95

Winery review: "Vivid straw color. Fresh, clean and intense bouquet enlivened by notes of citrus fruit with a depth of pears and apples. Deliciously fresh and full in the mouth where racy, focused flavors deliver notes of minerals, lemon rind and green apples. Good length and a refreshing finish. Has all the character of the best from its appellation."- wine.com 

My review: The wine has a very good nose, I immediately picked up on a lemony, citrus and fruit basket blend. Additionally, notes of floral came through. On the palate this wine was like a fruit bomb, and I enjoyed it. This wine is a go.

This wine was tasted with no food.

Tasting - Dibon Cava

Name: Rare Red
Variety: 45% Macabeo, 25% Xarel-lo, 30% Parellada
Region: Catalonia
Country: Spain
Year: Not given
Price: $9.95

Winery review: "Light gold with plenty of bubbles, this wine has aromas of apples and pears with pleasant floral notes. Crisp and light-bodied on the palate, stone fruit flavors are accompanied by a mild minerality and balanced acidity. A delicious sparkler for a great price!" - naturalwine.com

My review: On the nose this wine brought a floral aspect, with some buttery popcorn notes. I also picked up on some pear, and a skittle aroma. This white wine has flavors of pear, and a skittle aspect. I was not too impressed with this wine, I would pass.

This wine was tasted with no food.

Tasting - 2012 Tres Ojos

Name: Tres Ojos Garnacha Calatyud
Variety: 85% Garnacha, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7%, 1% Syrah
Region: Calatyud
Country: Spain
Year: 2012
Price: $6.95

Winery review: "The wine has a brick red color with a bouquet of red raspberries, spice and white pepper. The palate is incredibly concentrated and rich. The modern styles of Garnacha in Spain are continuously being perceived worldwide as wines of extraordinarily good quality. This wine is fruity, juicy and shows a great depth, ripe tannins, length but yet with wonderful elegance and lightness." - WA 87 points, kysela.com

My review: A very basic red wine on the nose with aromas of plum, cherry, black currant, although I must say there seemed to be mask covering most of the aromas. The wine had nice legs. On the palate the wine brought flavors of cherry, and dark chocolate. Not for me.

This wine was tasted on its own with no food.

Tasting - 2011 Torre Castillio

Name: Torre Castillo Cosecha Monastrell 
Variety: Monastrell
Region: Jumilla
Country: Spain
Year: 2011
Price: $7.95

Winery review: "Aged in American oak for four months. Bright ruby. Powerful, spicy aromas of dark berry preserves and lavender. Fleshy and round on the palate, offering spicy blackberry and blueberry flavors and gaining sweetness with air. Finishes smooth, long and slightly warm." - Vintage Cellar

My review: Heavy berries on the nose, darker berries like raspberry and blueberry. A little cedar made itself known, hints of chocolate also. Great nose and on the palate I was impressed with the complexity. Flavors of dark berries with some slight vegetal and black spice notes. This wine is a go.

Tasting - 2013 Chateau Suau

Name: Chateau Suau Bordeaux Rose
Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Year: 2013
Price: $7.95

Winery review: "Very aromatic wine, strawberry and raspberry nose. Fresh, fruity and well balanced on the palate. Served at 12°-14°C, it is excellent as an apetizer and pairs well with a range of dishes." - Paulsdc.com

My review: As the color of the wine suggests there was a cherry and watermelon aroma. This wine also brought a jolly rancher/fruity scent to the nose. Not much for the palate other than bright red cherries, some tartness was present as well. Not for me.

This wine was tasted with no food.

Tasting - 2013 Terre di Poggio

Name: Terre di Poggio Laude Pecorino
Variety: Pecorino
Region: Terre di Chieti
Country: Italy
Year: 2013
Price: $8.95

Winery review:  "Bright and savory, this floral scented Pecorino offers juicy tropical fruit and lemon drop sensations accented by notes of mint and thyme. The ripe fruit is balanced by brisk acidity that leaves the palate feeling cleansed and refreshed." - Vintage Cellar

My review: This white wine brought pear to the nose along with hints of pineapple juice, and hints of floral. On  the palate the wine packs a fruity, skittle taste. The wine is light and buttery as well. Decent wine, although I was not won over.

This wine was tasted with no food.

Tasting - Hahn Piesporter

Name: Hahn Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling
Variety: Riesling
Region: Piesport
Country: Germany
Year: Not given
Price: $9.95

Winery review: "This wine’s light, airy mouthfeel belies its sweetness and intensity of flavor. Honeyed pineapple aromas; similar flavors on the palate, adding gentle citrus notes toward the long, sweet finish." - Vintage Cellar

My review: On the nose this wine brought aromas such as floral, lemon and skittles. On the palate the wine had flavors of mango, fruity, and strawberry, A wet wine I would drink again because Riesling is my favorite.

This wine was tasted on its own with no food.