Selma's Wine Blog

Wine Tasting #4  Name: Prodigo Varietal: Sangiovese Region: Romagna, Northern Italy Country: Italy Year: 2020 Price: $12.99 Wine Tasting Notes:   " Varietal Sangiovese offers primary flavors of  tart cherry, red plum, strawberry, and fig, with subtle notes of roasted pepper, tomato, leather, clay, brick, tobacco, smoke, oregano, thyme, dried roses, or potpourri . On the nose, it offers aromas of earth and tea leaf. " Wine Folly Specific Traits :  The main traits that I found on Wine Folly for Sangiovese wine is "Cherry, roasted tomato, sweet balsamic, oregano, and espresso"." https://winefolly.com/grapes/sangiovese/   My Review: I loved this wine a lot! I noticed sweet balsamic flavors and cherry for sure. It was bold and had good body but wasn't too sweet at the same time. It was definitely on the drier, more tannic side and I found it to be really nice! Food Pairings: I paired this wine with a steak salad with a lemon mustard vinaigrette and a side of fri...

Wine Tasting 3 Pinot Grigio  Name: Voga Varietal: Pinot Grigio Region: Veneto Country: Italy Year: 2021 Price: $8.99 Wine Tasting Notes:   " Bolder than most Italian Pinot Grigios, the flavor of  ripe pear and apple  shines while also offering subtle lime and peach notes – ending with nice acidity and a long finish. " Wine Folly Specific Traits :   " The primary fruit flavors in Pinot Grigio are lime, lemon, pear, white nectarine and apple. Depending on where the grapes are grown, Pinot Grigio can take on faint honeyed notes, floral aromas like honeysuckle, and a saline-like minerality." https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/whats-the-difference-between-pinot-gris-and-pinot-grigio/ My Review: This wine was very light and fruity. I really liked it and did not feel the need to pair it with anything else because it was really good on its own! I definitely noted the pear and apple flavors throughout. I liked that it was a twist off cap that also had a cork underneath, bec...

 Wine Tasting #2 Chardonnay Name: Dark Horse Varietal: Chardonnay Region: California Country: United States Year: 2021 Price: $7.99 Wine Tasting Notes:   " Displaying rich flavors of baked apple and pear, layered with toasted oak, this Chardonnay exhibits notes of caramel and brown spice with a smooth, lingering finish. " Wine Folly Specific Traits:   " Chardonnay is the chameleon of wine. It can take many flavors, and many shapes. Bubbly, still. Sweet, dry. Oaky, fruity. " https://winefolly.com/tips/tasting-challenge-california-chardonnay/ My Review: This wine was very rich and acidic, which I really enjoyed. I could definitely taste the notes of oak in this Chardonnay. It was very full bodied, and all my roommates liked it despite our different palates! Food Pairings: I did not pair this wine with food.

 Wine Tasting 1: Cabernet Sauvignon  Name: Uncorked by Cosmopolitan  Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: California Country: United States Year: 2018 Price: $18.99, half off at Zeppoli's for their Galentine's Day Special Wine Tasting Notes:  "Spiced blackberry and an echo of bramble create a sensational textural experience. Dark chocolate and licorice sweeten the lush tannins, while sage and bergamot heighten the adventure on the lengthy finish." Wine Folly Specific Traits: " Some Cabernet Sauvignon wines are sumptuous and fruity, others are savory and smoky. It all depends on where the Cabernet Sauvignon grows and how it’s made into wine." Cabernet Sauvignon wines from California specifically include " Black Currant, Blackberry, Pencil Lead, Tobacco, Mint." https://winefolly.com/grapes/cabernet-sauvignon/ My Review: I really enjoyed this wine. It was very smooth and full bodied, and I like my wines on the drier side so it was perfect. I definitel...

 This summer, I was lucky enough to live in Paris alone for a little over a month. It was definitely a unique experience for me, and I wouldn't have gotten through it by myself without my extra special companions, books, food, and (most importantly,) wine. Now that I am back in Blacksburg and taking a wine course, I thought it would be interesting to revisit and discuss some of my favorite wines and pairings with my new basic knowledge that I got from the intro this week.    Pinot Grigio & small bites                                                                                     Chardonnay paired with pesto linguine                             ...