Beringer Chenin Blanc 2014

Name: Beringer Chenin Blanc 2014
Variety: Chenin Blanc
Year: 2014
Country: USA
Region: California
Price: $5.95
Wine Critic Review: "A fresh green-apple aroma and vivid citrus and crisp apple flavors are supported by vibrant acidity in this medium-bodied wine. The texture is smooth but crisp, making lots of good food pairings come to mind, from pre-meal cheese, to salads, seafood and veggie pastas." -The Vintage Cellar
My review: This light white wine had a good sweet smell.  I could detect apples and the overall smell of a candy shop.  The taste was buttered popcorn, graham crackers, and hints of lemon.  I liked this wine and would drink it again.   

This wine was not consumed with food.

Carraia Aglianico

Name: Carraia Aglianico

Variety: Aglianico
Country: Italy
Region: Campagna
Price: $15
Wine Critic Review: "Produced in the Campania region of Italy, this Aglianico has delicious black fruit flavors with hints of licorice, volcanic soil and tar notes. Classic in nature, yet in a lighter, more crowd-pleasing style, the Carraia is made of the ancient Aglianico grape. This black grape originated in Greece and today is widely grown in Basilicata and Campania." 
-The Vintage Cellar
My review:  This wine had a much darker burgundy red color.  On the nose, I could smell hints of blackberry and cassis.  The taste was peppery and had other combined flavors that I could not detect, but that I overall did not like. The alcohol level was also very prominent in the taste.  I did not enjoy this wine.

This wine was not consumed with food.

Siena Vino Rosso

Name: Siema Vino Rosso

Variety: Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo
Country: Italy
Region: Piemonte
Price: $10
Wine Critic Review: "Intense ruby red with soft garnet nuances in the glass, the Rosso is intriguingly fresh, fruity and spicy on the nose. Perfectly round and balanced, the wine is particularly soft and dry. Pair with simple dishes like fresh cheese, ham, salami, or pizza for a divine culinary experience." -The Vintage Cellar
My review: The color of the wine was a light red shade.  On the nose, the smell was a little bit like dirty clothes and hints of spice.  The taste was not too intense.  I could detect cherries and the aftertaste was simple and dry.  I did not like this wine that much.

This wine was not consumed with food.