8/5/2009 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Almost too sweet and syrupy. I thought it would be better.

12/2/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Rich, creamy and full bodied but not too sweet. With the flavors of figs and raisins it is a great after dinner drink.

11/13/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

I thought that it would be better. A little hot and not as full-bodied or as flavorful as I remembered.

11/5/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Very good for a $4 bottle of port. Nutty, figgy, full in the mouth and sweet.

10/10/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Better after it softened up. Sweet, but not too sweet. hick in the mouth with a taste of peach and pear.

10/6/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Not as flavorful as I expected. But decent.

10/3/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Not bad for a Virginia Cab. I thought it would be fuller bodied and richer in taste.

9/23/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Not bad for a $4 bottle. Sweet, full in the mouth and not too harsh.

9/21/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

A sparkling red Shiraz that is meant to be drunk cold. It's kind of strange to fool your tastebuds into drinking a sparkiling red. Just like the first time I ate green ketchup. Other than that I thought it was a typical Aussie Shiraz. Medium bodied and a little hot.

9/15/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

A great sparkling wine for celebrations and people who don't like the bon dry sstuff. Refreshing, tasty and only 7% alcohol:(

9/12/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Pear is a unique flavor for a wine. Not a bad flavor just different. Even though it comes in a 750mL bottle Iwould recommend drinking it in small quantities like a dessert wine.

9/13/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Very good with a 12% alcohol content. However it doesn't taste too hot. Full in the mouth and not too sugary.

9/9/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

It's carbonated like a sparkling wine so treat it like such. it gets worse when it gets warmer and loses its bubblyness if left uncorked in the bottle or in your glass too long. Great taste and full of flavor. I think it is definitely worth a second try.

9/10/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Crisp and well done for a Virginia Viognier.

9/11/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Semi-sweet, fruity and well rounded.

9/1/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Drier than I thought it would be for 100% Chenin Blanc, but crisp and fruity.

9/2/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

They blended six varieties into this wine and they did it wonderfully. It had a great full nose, medium to full bodied and medium tannins. It was smooth in the mouth and finish. Awesome!

8/25/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Tasted figgy and nutty, with hints of raisins and caramel. Creamy and smooth in the mouth and the 18% alcohol level didn't overwhelm the flavor. All in all it was well balanced.

8/30/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Better if decanted for at least half an hour. It then softened up and lost its strong alcohol flavor. Medium bodied and low tannins.

8/28/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Semi-Sweet and tropical and. A bit acidicy on the finish.

8/14/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Sweet, with tropical fruit, pineapple and guava. Slightly bitter on the finish, but otherwise smooth.

8/3/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Dry, harsh on the finish and the taste leaves you wanting more. The taste was also slightly overwhelmed by the alcohol.

7/29/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Semi-sweet, crisp and fruity but slightly acidicy and harsh on the finish.

7/28/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

They claim that this wine is done in the Riesling style, and it shows. Off-dry with 2% residual sugar. A Viognier, Chardonnay and Vidal Blanc blend. The Vidal adds the sweetness. Crisp, fruity and refreshing on a hot summer's day.

7/28/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Dry and bland tasting, with no distinguishing flavors except for the Norton Grape. Not very impressive.

7/27/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Fruitier, crisper and brighter than your typical Cardonnay. Not too oaky either. Overall it was pretty good.

7/25/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Stronger nose than I expected. Green apples and lemons. The taste was not as powerful. Crisp and dry, but not bone dry. A little acidicy on the finish. Overall, a fine buy for the money.

7/25/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Oxidized. Vinegar nose and watery taste.

7/7/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Might be a little past it's prime. Not as good as I remember. It was a little vegetal in the bouquet. Dry, but not bone dry. Slightly fruity and crisp, but it lost it's smooth finish.

7/7/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Shockingly dissapointing. 18% alcohol and it shows because it tastes like it was fortified. It was full in the mouth and tasted like peach and apricot. But treat this one like a port or sherry.

7/2/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

For such an inexpensive bottle ($4) it turned out to be good. It had a deep and opaque purplish/garnet color, instead of tawny. It starts out slightly spirity, but when it oxidizes in your glass it brought out the flavors of caramel, fig, molasses, raisins and a little nut.

7/2/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

This wine is 100% Norton grape, "America's Grape" and 4% residual sugar. It should have been blended. Norton must be an acquired taste. I've been drinking it for over 2 years and it still taste weird to me. The grape has a powerful taste that just takes over whatever else the winemaker might try to do. It will also takes over the taste of any other wine that it's blended with, when it has the majority blend. I think that the tastes and aromas are very similar to Chambourcin. It had low tannins, some light cherry tastes and was off-dry without being sweet. If you also don't like the flavor of Norton, you could try to serve it chilled to bottle up some of that unique flavor.

6/29/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Slightly jammy with hints of cherry and low tannins. For the most part smooth, but still a little high in alcohol,

6/25/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Sweeter than you might expect, but on a hot day it gets the job done by cooling you off in a refreshing way. A Chambourcin, Vidal Blanc, and Niagara blend. The Vidal Blanc delivers the aweetness while the Chambourcin takes over the palate with its unique taste. There were hints of dark berries, peach, and tropical fruit.

6/25/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

This port was dark and opaque with a full bouquet . It tasted sweet, thick, rich and full in the mouth without being too syrupy. Smooth finish and minimal tannins. It had raisin and chocolate notes. It would be great with dessert or sipping on its own.

6/12/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

A semi-sweet wine with a tropical bouquet. It was full and slightly syrupy in the mouth. Smooth and clean on the finish.

6/2/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

This wine is medium-bodied, full of cherry and has soft tannins. It is semi-sweet, flavorful and goes well with spicy Asian food.

5/25/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

As always Tarara Vineyards has done a great job with this wine. An off-dry red that should be served slightly chilled and it is just as smooth and flavorful as they come.

5/26/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Dry and acidic for a Riesling. Not very crisp or flavorful. This wine could be better and leaves much to be desired.

5/12/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Off-dry but not sweet by any stretch of the imagination. It had a hint of rasberry in the bouquet. I would have it again but wouldn't go out of my way for it.

5/7/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Earthy and oaky without being too smokey. This wine was smooth, bold, flavorful and reasonably priced.

4/27/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

THis wine is made of 100% Gaglioppo (a native Southern Italian grape), but it is done in a Pinot Noir style. It is medium to light bodied, dry and spicy. It had a hint of cherry and was a little acidicy but still good.

4/23/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

This wine was absolutely outstanding. But I'm not that surprized, because Tarara Vineyards makes some great wines. It was a red blend of Cab. Franc, Vidal Blanc, Chambourcin and rasberries. And you serve it slightly chilled. It was sooooo smooth and off-dry without being too sweet It smells jammy and the taste stays in the mouth for a long time. Drink it byitself, then eat some chocolate and try it again and notice how different it taste.

4/20/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

It was crisp and fruity but could have been smoother in the mouth.

4/13/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Very good. It has a gauva and passionfruit smell. It's dry but not bone dry. And it is still slightly fruity and crisp, with no bad aftertaste or bite.

4/9/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Fairly good. Spicy aroma and medium bodied.

4/7/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

This was a real good $10 bottle of sweet Auslese Reisling. I might not necessarily consume multiple glasses of it during a dinner, but as an apertif or dessert wine it would be perfect. It has a pineapple, melon apricot aroma. Very smooth in the mouth with no bite and a long aftertaste. It also is not that syrupy either. Also because it has a higher sugar content it will keep its freshness and good taste after being opened, for at least 4-5 days. You still have to recork it or vacuum seal it.

4/5/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Well balanced and smooth. Great for food or sipping on its own. Medium to full bodied. The winemakers achieved a great balance with this one.

4/4/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

I really enjoyed this wine. Sweet, crisp and bold without too much bite. It had a pineapple and melon smell and tasted very smooth in the mouth. It would be very refreshing after a long hot summer day.

3/30/2007 - Dr. Riesling wrote:

Better than your average Argentinian Malbec. Great aroma and medium bodied.