Dom Michel Thomas Sancerre Rose 2013

Name: Dom Michel Thomas Sancerre Rose 2013
Variety: Sancerre Rose
Year: 2013
Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Price: $32
Wine Critic Review: 
"Bright orange-pink. Lively, mineral-tinged aromas of fresh red berries, orange peel and honeysuckle, with a hint of anise building in the glass. Dry and nervy in the mouth, offering vibrant strawberry and orange pith flavors and a suggestion of rose pastille. The floral element comes back on the finish, which lingers with very good spicy persistence"

- 90pt – Stephen TanzerMy review:  This light pink wine from the Loire Valley was quite good.  On the nose, there were hints of strawberry and oranges.  The taste was a zesty orange with a touch of lemon.  I enjoyed this wine and would drink it again.

This wine was not consumed with food.

Palacio de Bornos Verdejo 2013

Name:  Palacio de Bornos Verdejo 2013

Variety:Verdejo
Year:  2013
Country: Spain
Region:  Rueda
Price: $12
Wine Critic Review:  "Zesty and clean, with pure grapefruit and passion fruit aromas. It’s charged up but perfectly balanced, with bright, focused citrus and pineapple flavors. Lemony acidity keeps the finish rolling, then throw in some chive and fresh greens and you have a spot-on Verdejo." -Wine Enthusiast (89 points)
My review:  This wine had a citrus scent mixed with lots of other colorful fruits.  The taste was a bit harsh and there was a fairly strong bite to the finish.  I did not like this wine. 

This wine was not consumed with food.

Indwe Pinotage 2013

Name: Indwe Pinotage 2013 

Variety: Pinotage
Year: 2013
Country:  South Africa
Price: $12
Wine Critic Review: “A disclaimer: I have never cared much for Pinotage, the indigenous South African grape variety, but this 2013 Pinotage from Indwe, named after the country's national bird, the blue crane, comes across like a light Pinot Noir. Subtle notes of cherries, spice and forest floor are followed by a round, light to medium-bodied, pure, seductive, well-crafted wine. Drink now-2016." -Robert Parker
My review: I had never had this grade variety and was interested in tasting this wine.  The wine smelled very dry to the nose.  It also smelled a bit earthy.  I can understand the similarities to a Pinot Noir mentioned by Robert Parker. I could detect a slight cherry taste. 

This wine was not consumed with food.