Journeying through the vines to bring you unpretentious, honest, and fun wine reviews.
6.5/10 $12.70 Santa Carolina Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Chile). Yellow in colour. Smells citrusy. Almost flat with a subtle sparkle. Dry and not overly acidic, but not smooth either. Has a lingering finish that sat on the back sides of my tongue, and did not taste desirable. Although this wine grew on me a bit over... Continue Reading →
2/10 $13.45 Jacobs Creek Moscato (Australia). Pale yellow colour with a hint of lime hue. Smells fruity and floral. Subtle bubbles. Tastes very sweet, like a pear syrup, with an aftertaste that was less than desirable... I couldn't elaborate any further about this one, as I was really not feeling it and put the glass... Continue Reading →
7/10 $13.95 Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand). Yellow pear colour. Dry and medium bodied. Smells fruity and fresh. Clean citrus tasting and not overly sweet. Tropical hints of pineapple. Good with appetizers. Drinkable, but would not purchase myself.
7.5/10 $16.45 Ava Grace Sauvignon Blanc (California). What a pretty label! Yellow straw colour. Bright and floral smelling with other scents of pineapple, melon and peach. Not too dry and tastes of apples (although that could just be influenced by my current congestion). It has an acidity that somewhat lingers though, and for that reason... Continue Reading →
8.5/10 $18.20 Saint Clair Family Estates (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc. Very pale in colour, like lemon water. Citrus aroma. Light and crisp tasting with a level of acidity that I don't mind. I read some reviews that talked about tasting "grass and lilies"... I can't speak to that, but I can definitely taste grapefruit. Very... Continue Reading →
9/10 Kim $19.95 Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand). This one was recommended to me by a liquor store employee, who pitched it as being very popular... and I'm so glad that I picked it up! I'm not usually a white wine gal, but this dry white is so summery and beautiful! It smells peachy... Continue Reading →
9/10 $15.85 Georgian Hills Videl Blanc VQA (Ontario). Glassy lemon colour. Medium bodied, dry, delicate taste. No lingering aftertaste. Really enjoyed this one, and the rest of the bachelorette party agrees! Would definitely buy again. I look forward to hunting it down at the liquor store when I get home. Would pair great with a... Continue Reading →
7/10 $14.95 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Chardonnay (Australia) Clear yellow gold colour. Fruity fragrance. Flavorful/fruity/ melon taste that fills your mouth. Not quite as crisp a finish as I would like with that much flavour. Had this with fish, but I think it would pair better with chicken, ham, or sausages on the BBQ (something w/mustard,... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 $11.95 Woodbridge Sauvignon Blanc (California). Clear lemon colour. Light, lime/citrus aroma. Was a staff pick at the liquor store, and it did not disappoint. Dry, crisp, refreshing, carbonated, citrusy taste. Easy to drink and summery. Enjoy by the pool, or like me, on your patio alongside a plate of spaghetti squash with shrimp& vodka... Continue Reading →
7/10 $10.95 Bolla (Italy)Pino Grigio: Clear, light yellow "straw" colour. Has a light fruity aroma. Tastes light, crisp and dry, but also smooth. Subtle weird after taste, but not enough to deter me from enjoying it. Probably wouldn't down an entire bottle of this... maybe just half along with some fish tacos! *Generally white wine... Continue Reading →
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