Tasting Notes - Masciarelli Montepulciano D'Abruzzo

Name: Masciarelli Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
Producer: Masciarelli
Region: San Martino, Abruzzo, Italy
Grape Varieties: Montepulciano
Vintage: 2013

Overall Rating:  ★★★★☆



Pairing: Chicken Riggies!  This is a pasta specialty from my hometown, Utica, NY.  It's a creamy pink sauce with chicken and hot peppers, and this Montepulciano D'Abruzzo was a perfect pairing.

Sight
Color: Dark Purple



Aroma
Intensity: Moderate
Age: Some Age
Scent: Spicy, dried cherry and light plum

Palate
Dry/Sweet: Dry
Body: Medium
Acidity: Fresh
Tannin: Low/Medium
Flavors: Cherry and leather
Finish: Long(5-7 sec)

Tasting Notes - Grooner Grüner Veltliner

Name: Grooner
Producer: Weingut Meinhard Forstreiter
Region: Austria
Grape Varieties: Grüner Veltliner
Vintage: 2014
Overall Rating:  ★★★★☆






Pairing: Refreshing and crisp this paired nicely with our Catfish Ramen dish from Blue Apron.  The citrus flavors and acidity complimented the Asian spices, and the aroma of apple and hint of bell pepper gave it a nice balance.


Sight
Color: Straw Yellow


Brightness: Day Bright

Aroma
Intensity: Moderate
Scent: Green Apple and Bell Pepper

Palate
Dry/Sweet: Dry
Body: Light
Acidity: Fresh
Flavors:  Citrus and Green Apple

Tasting Notes - Riverstone Chardonnay

Name: Riverstone Chardonnay
Producer: J. Lohr Estates
Region: Arroyo Seco, CA
Grape Varieties: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2014
Overall Rating:  ★★★☆☆

Pairing:  I'm not usually a fan of California Chardonnays, but this was very drinkable.  The oaky-ness was relatively moderate, so it complimented (and didn't overpower) our tortellini with roasted mushrooms and romanesco.

Sight
Color: Yellow


Brightness: Day Bright

Aroma
Intensity: Moderate
Age: Youthful
Scent: Citrus and Pear

Palate
Dry/Sweet: Dry
Body: Medium-Full
Acidity: Fresh
Flavors: More citrus and pear, and some buttery, vanilla flavor from the oak.

Di Calla Sauvignon Blanc - Tasting Notes

Producer: Di Calla
Region: Venezia, Italy
Grape Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Overall Rating:  ★★★☆☆

Pairing: Pizza and a hot summer night!  This wine hit the spot on a hot summer evening, but didn't really have much of a flavor profile.  The acidity gave it a refreshing crispness, but the aromas and flavors were all quite light. 





Sight
Color: Straw-Yellow


Brightness: Day Bright

Aroma
Intensity: Moderate
Age: Youthful
Scent: Floral and Apricot

Palate
Dry/Sweet: Dry/Off-dry
Body: Light
Acidity: Crisp
Flavors:  Melon, Apricot, hint of something floral
Finish: Medium (4-5 sec)