Name: Le Jade Sauvignon Blanc
Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Languedoc
Country: France
Year: 2013
Price: $10--sale price: $5.95
Wine Enthusiast or Shop Review: 89 points -Beverage Testing Institute
"Silvery straw color. Lively aromas and flavors of pineapple, yellow apple, melon, and Meyer lemon with a silky, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, complex, medium-long finish with notes of lemongrass, pear, and lemon with no tannins and no oak. Bright and crisp with layers of juicy pineapple, pear, lemongrass and ripe melon make this perfect for repeated sipping or enhancing fresh farm to table cookery."       
My Review
I had this wine without food, but I would guess it to pair well fish or chicken. This was a lighter wine with some citrus taste to it. It had a floral odor, and was overall pleasant--this one could definitely have the potential to be a hangover in a bottle.

Name: Cortenova Primativo
Variety: 100% Zinfandel
Region: Puglia
Country: Italy
Year: 2012
Price: $10--sale price: $6.95
Wine Enthusiast or Shop Review:  Dark, ruby-red color with violet highlights. Intense and fragrant bouquet with a rich array of red and black fruit aromas and flavors. Harmonious and velvety on the palate. Great balance and structure. 100% Zinfandel   
My Review
I had this wine without food, but I would guess it to pair well with red meat. This wine was sharp and bitter, with some bite to it. On the nose I could definitely note the berry hints to it. Color-wise, this was a teeth stainer--it was dark red to purple--which in itself would probably lead me to stay away from this particular wine; additionally, this was my first dark zinfandel. 

Name: Riebeek Cellars 2013 Shiraz
Variety: Shiraz
Region: Swatland
Country: South Africa
Year: 2013
Price: $12--sale price: $6.95

Wine Enthusiast or Shop Review:  Often referred to as Shiraz Country, the Riebeek Valley is renowned for exceptional Shiraz wines. The Riebeek Shiraz is a lively rich wine, full bodied with a subdued smokiness on the nose and a pallet of ripe fruit and interesting spice.    

My Review
This was for sure a full-bodied red. I could definitely tell it had lots of tennis--my mouth puckered quite a bit after the first sip. That said, after that first initial sip it went down easier, but was still heavy. 
-Tasted without food, but would expect this one to pair well with red meat!

Name: Opera Prima Pink Moscato
Variety: 97% Muscat/ 3% Temranillo
Region: La Mancha
Country: Spain
Year: N/A
Price: $10.00--sale: $6.95
Wine Enthusiast or Shop Review:  A blend of Muscat 97% and Tempranillo 3%. This fine sparkling presents an intense aroma of fresh berries and tropical fruits with hints of white flower petals. Delicate bubbles caress the palate offering a silky and pleasant sweetness well balanced by a crisp, refreshing finish. Ideal on its own, as an aperitif or with all types of sweets and desserts. Serve it very cold, between 7 and 9°.    

My Review
Very fruity and fresh on the nose; it seemed slightly carbonated; and as expected was very sweet (not too sweet though!)
-Tasted without food

Name: Petrucco Ribolla Gialla 2009
•Variety: Ribolla Gialla
•Region: Friuli
•Country:Italy
•Year: 2009
•Price: $21--sale price:$7.95
•Shop/wine critic/winery review: 87 points –Wine Enthusiast
This well-priced Friulano would pair nicely with spicy Indian or Thai food thanks to the creaminess and richness of its mouthfeel. In addition, the wine offers a solid bouquet of peach and melon that would not compete with fragrant ingredients 100% Ribolla GiallaMy Review: Had this food without wine, was a bit acidic to me; had a citrus/tropical smell to it--in a subtle way. Overall it was ok, not too strong but not too memorable. 

•Name: Santa Luz Alba Sauvignon Blanc
•Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
•Region: Calle Centro
•Country:Chile
•Year: 2011
•Price: $6.95
•Shop/wine critic/winery review: Like any good Sauvignon Blanc, this opens with oceanic aromas of citrus fruits, sea foam and minerality. In the mouth, it is juicy and stony, with washing acidity. Flavors of honeydew, lime and a nice grassiness finish firm, with good backbone. Drink this with salads, shellfish and ceviche.
My Review: This wine was very citrusy, and smooth. I liked it, it wasn't to acidic, and went down well!

•Name: San Elias Carmenere
•Variety: Carmenere •Region: Colchagua Valley
•Country: Chile
•Year: 2014
•Price: $9.00--sale $5.95
•Shop/wine critic/winery review: This medium-bodied red offers roasted plum, kirsch, sage and game notes, with light tannins supporting the spicy finish.
My Review: This was an earthy smelly and dry wine--definitely had some bite with it--could be good with red meat, but on an empty stomach (no food) I was not a huge fan.