WSET2 Course Notes; 10/22/2023-11/5/2023 (WineHouse, Los Angeles): Appearance: medium salmon (pink-orange). Nose: Medium- intensity. Grape soda, artificial strawberry, watermelon jolly ranchers. Being generous, a touch of rose. Palate: Medium sweetness. Medium acidity, low alcohol, medium- body and intensity. Grape juice. Short finish. Fun one to try at the course, for sure. And not insufferable at all. 6/18. Acceptable.
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I am starting to regret these blindfolded inexpensive wine tastings. Put in front of me was a glass that smelled like a cherry jolly rancher with hints of lychee. Thick bodied, syrupy, no acidity. Tasted like a watered down cherry jolly rancher. I think this is a sweet red wine. Lips become very sticky after a few sips.
Blindfold comes off, and it’s the color of a watermelon jolly rancher. I have no idea what this is, nor do I want to know. Does it even matter, my guess is it is a White Zin ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Reveal: Yet another Beringer wine, today’s flavor is White Zinfandel. I can’t come to saying varietal when there is little to no characteristics here. 8% ABV explains the sweetness. If this is ‘lifted by a touch of sweetness’, as proclaimed on the label, I hate to know what a semi-sweet wine is like from them. Ironically, I find this better than the White Merlot that was forced upon me yesterday. The simpler palate makes it easier to tolerate how sweet this is to me.
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I'll try anything once in the name of science. In fact, I made Gerry taste it along with me. His comment was classic. "not as bad as I was expecting" which I suppose I agree with as it's not revolting but definitely pushing the off dry envelope. Candy strawberry soda pop quality. Like it or not, it's part of the American wine history.
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The Fleming's 100 50/50 Tasting Event, pale pink in the glass, touch of sweetness, strawberry fruit, same on the palate, light on fruit, complexity and body, slightly sweet, refreshing, light, sweet finish.
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From Magnum. Thi sis the famous bottle that launches 1000 insults on WineBerserkers. Brought by a guest to my home for a party on Saturday. Recorked that night after people drank one-third of it, quick chilled in the freezer tonight (Tuesday) and tasted with dinner of home made Chicken Sorrentino. No adverse evidence of three days of air. Palate is a mixture of sugar and strawberry. Tastes like very light strawberry soda with sugar. No really bad components like back palate bitterness, excessive hot alcohol, TCA, Brett or other fundamental flaws. Compared to the Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc someone else brought, this was better because that was affirmatively undesireable. This just has no positive characteristics.
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10/22/2023 - AD_jutant wrote: 77 Points
WSET2 Course Notes; 10/22/2023-11/5/2023 (WineHouse, Los Angeles): Appearance: medium salmon (pink-orange).
Nose: Medium- intensity. Grape soda, artificial strawberry, watermelon jolly ranchers. Being generous, a touch of rose.
Palate: Medium sweetness. Medium acidity, low alcohol, medium- body and intensity. Grape juice. Short finish.
Fun one to try at the course, for sure. And not insufferable at all.
6/18. Acceptable.
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9/4/2021 - ChateauShiny Does not like this wine: 65 Points
I am starting to regret these blindfolded inexpensive wine tastings. Put in front of me was a glass that smelled like a cherry jolly rancher with hints of lychee. Thick bodied, syrupy, no acidity. Tasted like a watered down cherry jolly rancher. I think this is a sweet red wine. Lips become very sticky after a few sips.
Blindfold comes off, and it’s the color of a watermelon jolly rancher. I have no idea what this is, nor do I want to know. Does it even matter, my guess is it is a White Zin ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Reveal: Yet another Beringer wine, today’s flavor is White Zinfandel. I can’t come to saying varietal when there is little to no characteristics here. 8% ABV explains the sweetness. If this is ‘lifted by a touch of sweetness’, as proclaimed on the label, I hate to know what a semi-sweet wine is like from them. Ironically, I find this better than the White Merlot that was forced upon me yesterday. The simpler palate makes it easier to tolerate how sweet this is to me.
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2/17/2021 - mayakacz wrote:
Orange pink colour.
Taste of strawberry, watermelon. Medium sweet (a bit too sweet for a rosé). Low alcohol. High acidity.
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7/26/2020 - Caromenendez Likes this wine: 94 Points
Dad loves it
Mom likes it
Nina is okay with it
Memis liked it
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5/8/2020 - Claudia254 Likes this wine: 80 Points
Strawberry and peach fruit.
Med sweet, low acidity, low in alcohol, med body
Color pink
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3/2/2020 - Martha007 Likes this wine:
Was a good wine. Would purchase again.
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12/24/2019 - CJM wrote: 70 Points
Clear, pale garnet. No acids, no tannins, sweet. Cherry. Short sweet finish.
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11/20/2017 - brigcampbell wrote:
I'll try anything once in the name of science. In fact, I made Gerry taste it along with me. His comment was classic. "not as bad as I was expecting" which I suppose I agree with as it's not revolting but definitely pushing the off dry envelope. Candy strawberry soda pop quality. Like it or not, it's part of the American wine history.
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4/21/2017 - 400pack wrote: 87 Points
It tastes like juice
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10/20/2016 - Zuperdaave wrote: 85 Points
Very good. Strawberries.
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7/16/2016 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 84 Points
The Fleming's 100 50/50 Tasting Event, pale pink in the glass, touch of sweetness, strawberry fruit, same on the palate, light on fruit, complexity and body, slightly sweet, refreshing, light, sweet finish.
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7/14/2016 - Zuperdaave wrote: 85 Points
Very good. Crisp fruity light and refreshing.
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3/24/2016 - Zuperdaave wrote: 90 Points
Delicious. Pink in color. Light strawberry on the nose. Smooth light mixed fruit flavor.
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8/1/2015 - Shaster42 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Mix with lemonade and strawberry vodka for a great summertime sangria
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7/25/2015 - Shaster42 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Makes great sangria when mixed with lemonade and strawberry vodka
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4/30/2015 - Zuperdaave wrote: 90 Points
Delicious. Strawberries on the nose. Soft tannins.
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10/11/2014 - wineOK wrote: 82 Points
Brought to Preston's BBQ
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7/1/2014 - J @ y H @ c k wrote: 73 Points
From Magnum. Thi sis the famous bottle that launches 1000 insults on WineBerserkers. Brought by a guest to my home for a party on Saturday. Recorked that night after people drank one-third of it, quick chilled in the freezer tonight (Tuesday) and tasted with dinner of home made Chicken Sorrentino. No adverse evidence of three days of air. Palate is a mixture of sugar and strawberry. Tastes like very light strawberry soda with sugar. No really bad components like back palate bitterness, excessive hot alcohol, TCA, Brett or other fundamental flaws. Compared to the Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc someone else brought, this was better because that was affirmatively undesireable. This just has no positive characteristics.
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9/23/2013 - redbrix wrote: 80 Points
Best in its class to date.
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8/29/2013 - Zuperdaave wrote: 80 Points
Good. Strawberries on the nose. Tastes like strawberry with a bit of citrus on the finish.
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3/18/2011 - treasurywines wrote: 50 Points
- Orange color with slow forming legs. It's high in alcohol with a light body. Angular texture with a short finish - :(
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3/18/2011 - treasurywines wrote: 94 Points
- Rosy color with medium forming legs with a medium/full body. Leathery texture with a short finish - ,,,
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