Tasting - Rainer Schlumberger Spätburgunder Rotwein 2011

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Name: Rainer Schlumberger Spätburgunder Rotwein
Variety: Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Region: Baden
Country: Germany
Year: 2011
Price: (No clue, it was just served at dinner by my host family)

Shop/wine critic/winery review:
    "Der klassische, komplett durchgegorene Spätburgunder für gesellige Runden, Pizza & Pasta oder zum genießerischen Zuhören. Erzählt von schwarzen Kirschen, rosa Pfeffer & leckeren Schlumberger-Zwetschgen..."

My Review: 
    This wine presents a clean ruby color, like you almost imagine from a movie. On the nose, there is a light fruity scent reminiscent of cherries and raspberries, which is mildly jammy. Upon tasting, this wine has a slightly acidic start and lovely mild tannins. The wine is also fruity, mildly smokey/oaky, and has a lovely velvety mid-palette that transitions nicely into a nice lasting finish. A little sharp on the sides of the tongue, but still a fantastic wine to start my reviews for my time in Germany. 83-84/100

Continuing?

Hello Wine World!

So I don't know how many people actually read this (or if anyone reads this), but I'm going to try to keep this going into the future even though my class is over. I will be spending a year in Germany soon, so hopefully I can try out some awesome German and other European wines, and at least record them for my own sake here.

Prost!

Tasting - Rosemount Estate Moscato 2012

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Name: Rosemount Estate Moscato
Variety: Muscat
Region: South Eastern Australia
Country: Australia
Year: 2012
Price: Normal: $12; Sale: $3.95

Shop/wine critic/winery review:
    Clear, medium-lemon yellow in appearance; lovely citrus and honeysuckle aromas with lemon, honeysuckle, apple and ripe yellow plum flavours.  Serve chilled with angel food cake or fresh fruit and mild cheeses.



My Review:  
    This Muscato has a slightly pinkish honeyed color and a nose of citrus, honeysuckle, papaya, and lemon. Upon tasting, this wine is smooth, cool, clean although also a little syrupy (like juice from a ripe mango). There are notes of honey, apple, and citrus. A rather nice wine. 79-80/100

Tasting - Ironstone Old Vine Zinfandel 2011

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Name: Ironstone Old Vine Zinfandel
Variety: Zinfandel
Region: Lodi, California
Country: USA
Year: 2011
Price: Normal: $15; Sale: $7.95

Shop/wine critic/winery review:
    Grown in vineyards that are over 45 years old, this medium-bodied Zin has exceptional varietal character with lovely aromas of dark fruit and blackberry. Subtle pepper spice mingles with richly concentrated fruit flavors of blackberry, ripe plums and fresh red raspberries. Barrel aging created its smooth, silky finish and unprecedented depth.  A wonderful wine pairing for variety of dishes. Any type of meat - whether its pork, beef or game - is ideal with this wine. Cioppino is another amazing complement or try it with tomato-based pastas, hearty stews or a plate of strong, aged cheeses.


My Review:  
    This wine is a purpley ruby in color and presets a strong nose of berries, raspberry, strawberry, red fruit, and alcohol. Upon tasting, there are noticeable nice strong tannins. There are some noticeable oaky/smokey notes (which I like) but are balanced with strong fruit on the initial taste and finish. There is a little spice, hints of raspberry, plum, and even a little strawberry. This wine also has a nice smokey midpalette. Overall a relatively complex and quite nice wine. 80-81/100