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

Tasting - Librandi Ciro Rosso Classico 2004

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Name: Librandi Ciro Rosso Classico 2004
Variety: Gaglioppo
Region: Ciro
Country: Italy
Year: 2004
Price: Normal: $14; Sale: $7.95

Shop/wine critic/winery review:
    Don’t let the pale garnet color fool you:  this is a substantial wine.  Aromas of red fruits and spice complement undertones of cranberries, wild berries, and plums.  On the palate, ripe tannins and good body make for an incredibly rich, yet easygoing red wine.  Pair this wine with sausage, spicy curry sauces, hot soppressata, and tandoori chicken.



My Review: 
    This wine presents a nice bloody garnet color and a nose of spicy red fruit which is light but pleasant. Upon tasting, this wine is light, and dry, with smooth but present tannins. There is a lovely fruity/berry finish, and slight earthy/spicy tones. The body is full but overpowering and overall, this wine is quite nice, and I could see it going really well with savory tomato-y or spicy dishes. 80-81/100