Butterfly Kiss Moscato 2012

Name:  Butterfly Kiss
Variety: Moscato
Year: 2012
Country: Chile
Region: N/A
Price: $13
Wine Critic Review: "Aromas of honeydew and apricot, gently kissed by orange blossom, candied pineapple and a hint of lime zest."
My review: I tasted this Moscato after the Reds and it was a refreshingly light taste.  It smelled a little bit like perfume and had hints of floral. This wine was quite sweet and I would have wanted to taste more of it.  I didn't love it, but it was an average tasting Moscato.

This wine was not consumed with food.

Purple Paws Zinfandel 2012

Name: Purple Paws
Variety: Zinfadel
Year: 2012
Country: California
Region: Central Valley, California
Price: $15
Wine Critic Review: "It smells like ripe boysenberries and cherries, and tastes generous and broad without being too full bodied. It finishes with more fruit notes and those who love a little spice and smooth tannins will be happy."                    -Vintage Cellar
My review: 
This wine also had a lighter purple/red color. The fruit flavors were a little stronger and spicier.  I could taste some hints of earthy flavors.  I could smell and taste a little bit more of the alcohol in this wine compared to the other wines at the tasting.  I did not like the spicy finish and preferred the Cabernet Sauvignon to this Zinfandel.  This wine was a favorite for my roommates, but I did not enjoy this wine that much and did not want to try anymore than what was given to me at the tasting.

This wine was not consumed with food.

Purple Paws Cabernet Sauvignon

Name: Purple Paws
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Year: Non vintage
Country: California
Region: Central Valley, California
Price: $15
Wine Critic Review: "If a Cabernet can be smooth and creamy, this one is. It offers plenty of fruit flavor, smooth tannins that coat the mouth in a good way, plus a plush texture that keeps it from being even a bit harsh. With light body, a soft mouthfeel and lingering finish, there’s much to like." -Vintage Cellar
My review: This wine had a dark purple color with hints of pink.  It had a very interesting smell of berries, more specifically raspberries or blackberries.  It was a fairly full-bodied wine with several strong flavors and it was not too sweet. It had a good finish that made me want to try more.  I ended up purchasing this bottle and tried it with food a couple hours later.  When eaten with grilled chicken and cheesy broccoli, the flavors of the wine were a little weaker, and seemed a little more dry, but I still enjoyed it. 

Rosemount Chardonnay 2015

Name: Rosemount
Variety: Chardonnay
Year: 2015
Country: Australia
Region: South Australia
Price: $10
Wine Critic 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."
- Vintage Cellar
My review: A fairly clear yellow colored wine. I did recognized the melon smell to this wine.  I tasted a mixed fruit blend and there was an almost bitter tannin finish.  It was very dry and I did not like this Chardonnay that much.   

This wine was not consumed with food.

La Lejania Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Thursday, January 28th, 2016

Today, was the first wine tasting of the semester at the Vintage Cellar in Blacksburg  I arrived in the late afternoon after classes and although there was a line, I had a great experience and even left with an on-sale bottle that we tried (Purple Paw's Cabernet Sauvignon)!

Name: La Lejania
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Year: 2015
Country: Chile
Region: Central Valley, Chile
Price: $10
Wine Critic Review:  "A light, refreshing, balanced sparkling wine with fruit flavors and aromas of citrus, pear and peaches, followed by a nuance of spice.  Enjoy this sparkling wine as an aperitif, or with salads and spicy dishes, especially those using citrus fruit. For dessert this wine pairs well with fresh berries or a fruit tart." -Vintage Cellar
My review: This wine had a floral smell.  It was a light wine with hints of peach and citrus flavors.  I also could pull out the taste of grapefruit.  I would not mind drinking this one again maybe with a piece of apple pie. It was a little too sweet for me to purchase, but with the right food pairings I think it would be good to try again.

This wine was not consumed with food.