Tasting: "Rosenblum Desiree Chocolate Port"

Name: Rosenblum Desiree
Variety: Chocolate Port
Region: California
Country: United States
Year: non vintage
Price: $35
Critic Review: "Our Desiree Chocolate Dessert Wine is crafted in a rich tawny port style with heady dark fruit and enticing chocolate character. On the nose, chocolate and vanilla character swirl around a rich fruit core, spilling forward through he senses and across the palate. Seductive and smooth, this wine borrows its name from the deep emotion it elicits: desire ."
Personal Review: This wine was so rich I couldn't even finish it. The taste was nauseating and i did not like it at all. I was excited to try this port because I had a chocolate port that was great recently but this was not anything near it. The balance seemed very off."
With/Without food: I tried this without food.

Tasting: "Girard Cabernet Sauvignon"

Name: Girard Cabernet Sauvignon
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Napa Valley, California
Country: United States
Year: 2010
Price: $30
Critic Review: "Showcases the forward, ripe fruit and fine, polished tannins for which the Napa Valley is most prized. This initial aromatic notes are of ripe red fruit and spicy oak. The flavors in the lush palate follow suit, while the finish underscores the high quality of the fruit from which this wine was made. Enjoy it now but know this Cabernet with continue to improve with proper aging for another 8 to 12 years."
Personal Review: This wine had a smell of pepper and oak. The taste was exceptional and very oaky and a perfect amount of spice. I absolutely loved this wine.
With/Without food: i tried this wine without food.

Tasting: "Villo Pozi Nero d'Avola"

Name: Villo Pozi Nero d'Avola
Variety: Nero d'Avola
Region: Sicily
Country: Italy
Year: non vintage
Price: $9.95
Critic Review: "Very dark purple with a redish-violet edge, typical of this grape. Black plums, a hint of licorice and subtle spice, not overly complex but appealing. A big mouth full of juicy black fruit is well structured by tart acidity and soft but distinct tannins. "
Personal Review: This wine was very dark and I was excited to taste it. He smell was very oaky. Upon tasting it I loved it and I would have bought this wine.
With/Without food: I tried this without food.

Tasting: " Villa Pozi Pinot Grigio"

Name: Villa Pozi Pinot Grigio
Variety: Pinot Grigio
Region: Sicily
Country: Italy
Year: non vintage
Price: $9.95
Critic Review: "Clear to light straw colored, this Pinot Grigio exhibits soft aromatic favors of perfumed rose and soft honeysuckle that are attractive and indicative of the refreshing and rounded fruit style. The structure of this wine is well balanced and clean. Wonderfully complemented by a crisp and firm finish."
Personal Review: The smell of this wine was super sweet, however when I tasted it, it was so dry. I would not buy this wine".
With/Without food: I tried this wine without food.

Tasting-"Fontana Candida Frescati"

Name: Fontana Candida Frescati
Variety: Frescati
Region: Rome
Country: Italy
Year: non vintage
Price: $11
Critic review: "The grapes for this dry clean wine are grown in the porous volcanic soils located in the Frescati commune near Rome. Rich in potassium, this soil produced plump flavorful grapes. Fontana Candida is the only Frescati producer that uses cold filtration and bottling to. Preserve he wines flavor and clarity. Pairs well with salads, pasta, mild seafood and mild cheeses."
Personal review: This wine was extremely dry and a horrible taste. I really did not like this wine.
With/Without food: I tried this wine without food.

Tasting- "Seduction"

Name: Seduction
Variety: Tinta Madera, Tourigo nacional, Souzao
Region: Virginia
Country: USA
Year: 2010
Price: $26

Critic Review: " This vintage Ruby dessert wine conjures up flavors of dark chocolate, raspberry, blackberry and a slight touch of nuttiness.  Perfect for a cold winter night."

Personal Review: The smell of this wine was not good- it reminded me of nail polish remover.  However, the taste was amazing.  It was a port wine and you could really taste the Brandy that was added to it.  The overwhelming taste was raisins.  I loved this wine, but wouldnt be able to drink much of it!
With/Without Food: I tried this without food.

Tasting- "Sudden Downpour"

Name: Sudden Downpour
Variety: Apple, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc blend
Region: Virginia
Country: USA
Year: 2010
Price: $13
Critic Review: " This sweet apple wine, blended with white table wine embodies a quality of surprise, with warm vanilla notes drawn from the aged bourbon barrel. "
Personal Review: This wine was very different because I have never tasted an apple wine before.  It was sweety and very apple-y.  I really liked it and was excited to try a fruit wine.
With/Without Food: I tried this without food.