Tasting - First Light Moscato

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Name: First Light Moscato
Variety: Muscat
Region: Australia
Country: Australia
Year: N/A
Price: Regular: $15, Sale: $7.95

Shop/wine critic/winery review: 
    Ripe lychee, tropical fruits and musk on the nose as you near the glass. Lovely grape and stone fruits and on the palate is highlighted with the subtle sweetness and spritz that makes this such a fun drink. Low in alcohol and nicely balanced acidity ensure you will want more than one glass of this easy drinking wine.



My Review:  
    This wine presents a nice light pale gold color. The nose is floral with strong notes of tropical fruit, peach blossoms, lychee, and honey. Upon tasting, the wine as a nice sharp start which blends into a sweet, fruity, peachy flavor and finally finishes fruity with honey and floral notes. Despite how sweet this all sounds, there is a little dryness in this wine which helps build a relatively complex character (for my taste experiences at least). The wine is well blended and transitions well. Honestly, this wine is quite pleasant. 83/100

Tasting - CalNaturale Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2009

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Name: CalNaturale Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles California
Country: United States
Year: 2009
Price: 1 litre: $10.95, 500 ml: $5.95

Shop/wine critic/winery review:  
    95 % Cabernet Sauvignon with 5% Viognier this certified organic winery produces outstanding quality at reasonable prices offering classic Cabernet flavors of fresh herb, olive, cedar and cassis. Focused and intense, with a charming rustic side and broad tannins that firm up on the finish.



My Review: 
    This wine presents a clean bloody color. On the nose it is fruity with hints of raspberry jam and olive. In general, the nose is a balance of fruit and herbs. Upon tasting, the wine has a mildly fruity start with a light but tannic body which transitions into a smokey woody finish. The transition is nice and overall, this is actually quite a pleasant wine. 80/100

Tasting - Georges Duboeuf Beajolais Nouveau 2013

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Name: Georges Duboeuf Beajolais Nouveau
Variety: Gamay
Region: Beajolais
Country: France
Year: 2013
Price: Normal: $15, Sale: $7.95

Shop/wine critic/winery review: 
    Wine Spectator 
    An aromatic red, with floral and white peach notes accenting the black raspberry and plum flavors. This is open-knit and fresh, offering light tannins on the finish.



My Review: 
    This wine presents a dark clean violet color. The nose is fruity, with a hint of floral and blackberry jam. Upon tasting, this wine is a little tannic but smooth and has a good mix between sweet and dry. A well balanced wine with notes of raspberry and a little hint of plum. Quite nice. 80-81/100