4/17/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine:

Another wine from the Don Valley appellation. Dark ruby color. The aroma of dried cherry, chocolate and light smoke. The taste of pomegranate and nightshade, pepper tones. Easy to drink, no defects.

4/17/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine:

I bought it on the recommendation of the wine blog of Denis Rudenko. Active aroma of caramel and lemonade. The taste is fresh and invigorating. Medium-bodied. Slight bitterness characteristic of Verdejo in aftertaste. Perfect for summer.

4/12/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine:

My third representative of the Don Valley appellation. The wine is almost colorless. Well, maybe with a faint straw color. Aroma is fluctuating - the apples, then citrus. The taste is fresh, lime and grapefruit. The finish is quite long with slight arugula bitterness. In general, a decent Russian wine but a little bit overpriced.

4/11/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine:

The second wine, which I brought back from the Don Valley appellation. Ruby color with a purple hue. The aroma is quite spirituose at first. Give it a breath for 15 minutes and everything comes back to normal. Black pepper, dried black berries, hawthorn and chokeberry. Medium body. On the palate: dusty ground, pickled dogwood berries and dark berries. The tannins are not aggressive. In general, smooth wine, but it lacks the "wow effect".

4/4/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine:

Had it without decanting. The aroma goes right up your brain: oak, smoke, spices. After such a strong aroma one expects that the taste will be just as powerful, masculine and uncompromising. But... The taste is surprisingly smooth with soft tannins. I would even say that in contrast to the smell the tannins are almost elusive. On the palate, dark berries and light tones of sweet-pea pepper. Finished the bottle up the next day - all leveled: the aroma became softer and the flavor got bolder. As a result, an excellent balance.

3/26/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine:

As a result of my visit to the historical homeland brought 5 wines from the appellation of the Don Valley. The first one is 2012 Chateau Sarkel, a blend of Aligote, Rkatsiteli and Chardonnay. Immediately the verdict - well drinkable. First comes the aroma of fruit and ripe apple, melon. 10 minutes later it is transformed into a vegetable-herb: pickled cabbage, pumpkin, meadow grass. The taste more follows the herb-vegetable scenario. A little bit of oak.

2/14/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine:

The aroma of ripe apple, hay and vanilla. Color - light straw with greenish reflections. The taste of peach and some citrus. The finish is smooth, medium long. In general, Iniesta delivers not only on the football field.

2/1/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine:

Light yellow, even a little bit greenish color. Green apple and sandthorne on the nose. The mouth is nuts with a slight nice bitterness. Clean and robust finish. Serve chilled. Very nice overall.

1/16/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine:

Beautiful Pinot Noir with a deep structure. Clear ruby color. Aroma of cherry, plum and cornel.Soft tannins - first you don't notice them but then they develop nicely in aftertaste. Drank it within 3 days and on the third day it was still outstanding.Went really well with pork ribs baked in honey and mustard sauce.

1/4/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine:

Dark brick color. Powerful aromas of dark fruite and berries. Mild taste of plum and cherry plum. Tannins are almost non-existent. A very interesting and well-balanced wine.

1/1/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine:

Fresh, mineral and bold. Medium acidity. Quite nice.

12/29/2015 - baralgin wrote:

Blackcurrant and some berries. Some oak. Medium acidity. You can drink it or you can skip it.

12/30/2015 - baralgin wrote:

Very basic. Some berries and pepper. Ok with meat dishes but a no go as a standalone wine.

12/18/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine:

Mild and fresh. Green apple, a little bit of peach and white flowers on the nose. Tastes of green apple and lemon peel. Moderate acidity and minerality. It is definitely a summer wine but still it went well in December with fried perch.

12/15/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine:

Plum and cherry plum. Low tannins. Quaffable.

12/14/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine:

Blackcurrant and dark fruit. Well balanced. Lingering aftertaste. Good QPR.

12/13/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine:

Light straw color. Grean apples and meadow grass on the nose. Fresh and crisp taste with apple and pear notes. Medium acidity. Good with white fish.

11/24/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine:

Deep violet color. Cherry plum and hawthorn on the nose. Taste of wild berries and chokeberry. Pretty nice. Went well with pork baked in apple-quince.

9/15/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine:

Unexpectedly quite drinkable cheap (only 4 $) wine. Some cherry, chocolate and red fruit on the nose. Taste of black berries. No point talking about complexity but well enough for every day.

9/7/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine:

Straw color. Tropical fruits, vanilla and caramel on the nose. Taste is prominent with oak at opening and lighter the next day. Clean and fresh finish. Medium acidity. Was good QPR for me.

9/4/2015 - baralgin wrote:

Very basic. Also semi-dry. Cherry, some plum on the nose. Can be saved with barbecue meat.

9/3/2015 - baralgin wrote:

Basic budget wine. Cherry color. Dark fruits on the nose. Taste is smooth with some blackberry and chokeberry. No complexity to speak of. Ok for its price and a winner for a budget barbecue party.

9/8/2015 - baralgin wrote:

Basic budget wine. Slight aroma of citrus. Moderate acidity. No prominent features and couldn't really tell it from Pinot Bianco from the same producer. Ok for a picnic. Ok with white fish.

9/8/2015 - baralgin wrote:

Simple basic wine. Straw color. No prominent aromas. Ok for a picnic but that's about it.

8/25/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine:

Clear ruby color. Blackberry and black currant on the nose followed by chocolate after a half hour. Taste of spices and grass. Solid and balanced wine. Good QPR.

8/12/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine:

Unusual wine. 36 months in oak barrels - unusual for Reserva. Dark brick color more appropriate for port. Slow heavy legs. Decant is a must, around 2 hours should be fine. Jam on the nose at opening transforms into black currant and sloe in 2 hours. Full-bodied with lots of tannins. Interesting experience.

8/20/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine:

Fresh and crisp. Pineapple, citrus and gooseberry on the nose. Taste of apple and white fruit. Classic style New World Sauvignon Blanc. Very good QPR.

6/24/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine:

Berries, plum and bread crumbs on the nose. Full-bodied with moderate tannins. Very good value.

6/25/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine:

Caramel and citrus on the nose. Nice tangy lingering afterglow. Very good value.

6/24/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine:

Decent everyday wine. Medium-bodied with light aroma of red fruits. Might get better in a year or two.

6/21/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine:

Fantastic. Oak is very strong. Therefore decant for at least 4 hours is a must. Sediment in a bottle, which is fine considering wine's age. Hurry to drink as it is probably on the peak.

6/6/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine:

The wine looks pink colored. The legs are fast. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like strawberry. It tastes like red currant and strawberry. The body is light. Nice summer wine.

6/6/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine:

The wine looks greenish gold colored. It smells like lemon. Fresh and bubbly. Good wine for a hot summer evening.

5/27/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine:

The wine looks purple colored. The legs are slow. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like black currant (cassis), blackberry, black pepper and chocolate. It tastes like red currant and raisin. The body is medium/full. The wine has leathery texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has low acidity.

5/6/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine:

This wine is produced by a Russian family in Venetto region. Quite nice. Deep ruby color. Cherry and spices on the nose. Went real well with pasta. Cost me around 7 - 8 $ which is a very good value.

11/14/2014 - baralgin Does not like this wine:

For cooking purposes only