Tasting- Crane Lake Moscato

Name: Crane Lake Moscato
Variety:  Moscato
Region:  California
Country: USA
Year: 2010
Price: $9

Winery review: This sweet wine is light in color with floral aromas including notes of orange blossom, jasmine and honeysuckle. Flavors include peach, melon and spice.

 

My review: Extremely sweet wine.  It was almost too sweet and it was also very watery.

I tasted this on its own with no food.

Tasting- Sutter Home Moscato

Name: Sutter Home
Variety: Moscato
Region:  California
Country: USA
Year: 2007
Price: $15
Winery review: Extravagantly perfumed, with beautiful scents of white peaches, rose, and lichee. Well-balanced with good acidity and a lingering finish of sweet and creamy peach and honeydew melon flavors. Light-bodied to enjoy as an aperitif or pair with fruit, light cheeses, sorbets (strawberry, peach, pear, or apple), and other light desserts.

 

My review: This was a really delicious dessert wine.  It is very sweet and fruity, but it is not overwhelmingly or sickening sweet.

I tasted this on its own with no food.

Tasting- Little Black Dress Cabernet

Name: Little Black Dress
Variety: Cabernet
Region:  California
Country: USA
Year: 2008
Price: $12
Winery review: Aromas of cherry and berry, complimented by lightly toasted oak and vanilla. This wine is smooth and rich in both color and mouth- feel, with hints of blackberry, blueberry, cherry and sweet oak spice. It is lush and supple with a flavorful fruit-forward finish.

 

My review: This was a sort of heavy wine.  It had very sensible flavors of darker fruits and berries.  I really liked this wine and would like to try it with a dinner.

I tasted this on its own with no food.

Cupcake Pinot Grigio

Name: Cupcake Pinot Grigio
Variety: Pinot Grigio
Region:  California
Country: USA
Year: 2010
Price: $12
Winery review: Full with a nose that shows hints of pineapple, pears and sweet lemons. The body is full and gives way to a creamy mid-palate, integrating tropical fruits with the vibrant zing of citrus fruits.

 

My review: This was a very fruity and bright wine.  I definitely tasted a lot of different citrus and sweet fruits when I tasted this wine.  I really enjoyed this wine and would like to try it again with a dinner.

I tasted this on its own with no food.

Sutter Home White Zinfandel

Name: Sutter Home White Zinfandel
Variety:  Zinfandel
Region:  California
Country: USA
Year: 2006
Price: $8

Winery review: A delicate blush pink color introduces this fresh, lively wine. On your palate, light creaminess surrenders to a refreshing crisp finish of strawberries and melon.

 

My review: This is a sweet wine.  I could see this being paired up with something a little spicy.  I liked this wine and did get a definite hint of strawberry when I tasted it.

I tasted this on its own with no food.

Woodbridge Moscato

Name: Woodbridge Moscato
Variety: Moscato
Region: Lodi, California
Country: USA
Year: 2010
Price: $8

Winery review: Perfumed aromas and lightly sweet flavors filled with orange blossom, fresh citrus, lychee, honey, and spice.

 

My review: This is a sweet wine that I could imagine pairing well with desserts or something aside from an actual meal.  I really did enjoy this wine because although it was sweet, I still could taste a lot of fruity flavors that I did enjoy.

I tasted this on its own with no food.

Woodbridge Chardonnay

Name: Woodbridge Chardonnay
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Lodi, California
Country: USA
Year: 2010
Price: $6.99

Winery review: displays notes of delicious tart green apples and a gentle floral undertone. Nuances of apple pie with autumn spices weave through the fruity aromas and flavors, ending in a light creamy oak finish.

 

My review: This is a very refreshing and delicious wine.  It is light and not too sweet.  There are definitely some citrus flavors in this wine.

I tasted this on its own with no food.