Tasting #54 White

Name: Peter Mertes Liebraumilch Rheinhessen Qualitatswien
Grape: this is not a secret blend
Color: yellow
Smell: sweet, simple
Taste: very sweet, smooth finish, delicate
Dryness/Sweetness: sweet
Food: just tasting
Country/Region: Germany (As you may have guessed by the title)

Alcohol Content: 9.5%
How much? $5.95
Would you drink it again? Going to get another bottle next time I want sweet white.

Extra thoughts?

I was told that “Leibfraumilch” means “lovely mothers milk” in English.

Other reviews:
From the Vintage Cellar:
“Leibraumilch is a soft, delicate wine of the Rheninhessen and Palatiante districts. The original wine was named after the Leibfraumilch monastery in Worms, where the monks were the first wine growers and produced an unusually pleasing wine. Wines of the Rheinhessen and Palatinate are noted for the aroma, well balanced harmony, and fragrance. Leirbraumilch, as all excellent white wines, is best served chilled. We suggest serving with cold entrees, as well as poultry, such as chicken or turkey, or even with a mild Cheddar, mellow and slightly nutty with a medium consistency.”

My rating scale works as such:
1. Never Again
2. If someone else bought it
3. I'd keep it in mind
4. At least one more time
5. Going to get another bottle right NOW!

Tasting #53 Red

Name: La Sera Red Malvasia
Grape: Malvasia
Color: red
Smell: sweet, fruity, blueberry yogurt
Taste: super sweet, the nose was bigger than the bite, not much flavor
Dryness/Sweetness: very sweet
Food: just tasting
Country/Region: Imported from Italy – Vienna, VA

Alcohol Content: 5.5%
How much? $13.95
Would you drink it again? Never again - $14 for sugar water, I’ll pass

Extra thoughts? Chateau Morrisette has some very sweet, simple wines. But this is like a watered down version of those.

Other reviews:
From the Vintage Cellar:
“A specialty of Italy’s piedmont region, Red Malvasia di Casorzo is fragrant and fruity , moderately sweet wine. It has strawberry and fresh grape flavors, with a zesty frizzante. It is low in alcohol and best served slightly chilled. Enjoy as an aperitif, matched with spicy barbeque or Oriental dishes. It is also excellent with rich chocolate cake or a fruity sorbet.”

My rating scale works as such:
1. Never Again
2. If someone else bought it
3. I'd keep it in mind
4. At least one more time
5. Going to get another bottle right NOW!

Tasting #52 Red

Name: La Sera Red Ambrosia
Grape: Is ambrosia a grape?
Color: light red
Smell: sweet, grape
Taste: tasteless, not much flavor at all
Dryness/Sweetness: sweet
Food: just tasting
Country/Region: Imported from Italy – Vienna, VA

Alcohol Content: 5.5%
How much? $13.95
Would you drink it again? Never Again – seriously $14 for water and sugar? Pass on this one

My rating scale works as such:
1. Never Again
2. If someone else bought it
3. I'd keep it in mind
4. At least one more time
5. Going to get another bottle right NOW!

Tasting #51 Red

Name: Pietra Santa
Grape: Sangiovese
Color: red
Smell: hot, sense of alcohol
Taste: dry, medium body, rich fruit
Dryness/Sweetness: dry
Food: just tasting
Country/Region: Cienegra Valley, California

Alcohol Content: 14.5%
How much? $15.95
Would you drink it again? I’d keep it in mind.

Other reviews:
From the Vintage Cellar:
“Produced exclusively from grapes grown on the estate and showcases winemaker Alessio carli’s talent with the rape. Growing up in Tuscany, Alessio watched his father make Chianti and later honed his skills at the renowned Badia a Coltbuono. Our Estate Sangiovese taste of cranberry and intense bing cherry with undertones of anise and a lingering finish. The depth and complexity of this wine has made it an annual best seller and the ultimate companion to great Italian cuisine. Typical of this varietal our Sangiovese wines have matured and we have been rewarded by increasingly rich fruit.

My rating scale works as such:
1. Never Again
2. If someone else bought it
3. I'd keep it in mind
4. At least one more time
5. Going to get another bottle right NOW!

Tasting #50 Red

Name: Pietra Santa Sacred Stone Red
Color: red
Smell: dry, cherry, smooth
Taste: simple spice, smooth, light body
Dryness/Sweetness: pretty dry
Food: just tasting
Country/Region: Cienegra Valley, California

Alcohol Content: 13.8%
How much? $9.95
Would you drink it again? At least one more time – I like the peppery flavor.

Other reviews:
From the Vintage Cellar:
“Proprietor’s Red Blend. This wine is ripe and juicy with expressive flavors of cherries and plums. It is dark and aromatic with crisp acidity, nice structure and a lush finish. Made to pair with a wide variety of foods, this red wine is a must for everyday enjoyment or teaming with your favorite grilled and outdoor cuisine.”

My rating scale works as such:
1. Never Again
2. If someone else bought it
3. I'd keep it in mind
4. At least one more time
5. Going to get another bottle right NOW!