Broadbent Vinho Verde

I am so excited about this wine I am literally writing this blog as I drink it. This particular Vinho Verde was chosen as one of Kroger's Terrific Under Ten and that is a well deserved title. The wine is a product of Portugal with a 2012 vintage. I'd also like to comment that the bottle and label are absolutely beautiful which definitely attributed to me grabbing it and placing it in my cart. Now onto the important stuff! On the nose we get nice lemon lime citrus tones with other hints of green apple and white peach.The first palate has a clean tingly citrus, more lemon lime than orange, notes of green apple, VERY LIGHT oak apple and peach on the finish. This is a very crisp clear wine, I'd say it could almost serve as a palate cleanser. I LOVE THIS WINE.

Name: Yellow Tail Reserve Merlot
Variety: Merlot
Region:South Eastern 
Country: Australia
Year: 2010
Price: $12--sale price: $6.95
Wine Enthusiast or Shop Review: Round, velvety and mouthfilling, this is a satisfying Merlot at a bargain price. Aromas of black cherries and herbs fold in hints of cinnamon and mocha, while the flavors are generally fruity, but with a slightly tomatoey note. Soft on the finish. Drink now. 
 My Review
This wine had berry sent to it. It started off with some bite and tasted acidic, it was overall dry, and again left me wishing for some water. Overall, I liked the wine and think it would pair well with red meat--I tasted again without food.

Name: Takutai Pinot Gris
Variety: Pinot Gris
Region:Nelson
Country: New Zealand
Year: 2013
Price: $21--sale price: $6.95
Wine Enthusiast or Shop Review: Since this wine weighs in at 14%, the fruit was clearly very ripe. That ripeness is reflected in the flavors as well, which feature nectarine and honey accented by hints of white pepper. It’s full bodied and lush, with a long finish that mingles the sensations of sweet and spicy.
My Review
I had this wine without food, but it would pair well with something light. Overall this had an interesting taste, it started off sweet and fruity, but I had got a little bit of spice in the after taste. I enjoyed this one the most of the flight!

Name: Mars and Venus Sauvignon Blanc
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: La Mancha
Country: Spain
Year: 2013
Price: $10--sale price: $5.95
Wine Enthusiast or Shop Review: Citrus and gooseberry aromas are mild but typical of the variety. A basic citrus palate delivers modest tangerine and nectarine flavors which lead to a mild, pithy finish showing light citric notes.
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: Crane Lake Riesling
Variety: Riesling
Region: California 
Country: USA
Year: 2013
Price: $5.95
Wine Enthusiast or Shop Review: Punchy lime and lemon mark this off-dry Riesling with a staccato rhythm, adding edge to honeyed tones of peach and honeysuckle. Exceptionally priced, it’s satisfying and elegant.
My Review:
I liked this wine, although it was very sweet. It had a pear/fruity taste to it, it went down very smooth. I had this wine without food, though it would likely pair well with a lighter chicken dish. 

Name: Crane Lake Petite Sirah
Variety: Sirah
Region: California
Country: USA
Year: 2013
Price: $5.95

Wine Enthusiast or Shop Review:   Shows a certain rustic simplicity now, with youthfully jammy flavors of blackberries, cherries and currants, sprinkled with cocoa and pepper and wrapped into dusty tannins.     

My Review
This was a dark red wine that had some blackberry hint to it. It had quite a bit of bite to it and seemed pretty acidic--it left me yearning for water afterwards! 
-Tasted without food, but would expect this one to pair well with red meat!