Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Quantity and quality all in one bottle.

Red: 2012 Vistana Carmenere, Wine of Chile, D.O Valle Central
Visual: Clear, with brick red hues.
Nose: Clean,  Chipped smoked oak,
Tasting; Acidity: Medium
              Alcohol: Medium
              Body: Medium
              Flavor intensity: Medium +
              Length: Medium +
              Flavor characteristics: Jammy friuts, stewed plums and cherries.
What might go with it: Pork chops.
Ideas of wear to drink it: Back yard, it is possible to make a heavy hearty and spicy sangria out of this wine if you are like me and not a fan of super sweet sangria.
Percentage of alcohol: 12.5%
Price: $10.99
Size of bottle:150cl or 1.5L (this is larger than the average wine bottle.)

White: 2012 Vinstana Sauvignon Blanc Wine of Chile D.O Valle Central
Visual: Clear, pale yellow.
Nose: Clean, stone (mild chalky notes), lemon, nectarines.
Tasting; Acidity: Medium +
              Alcohol: Medium
              Body: Medium
              Flavor intensity: Medium
              Length: Medium
              Flavor characteristics: Pink grapefruit, lemon, stone.

What might go with it: Plain grilled shrimp with a bit of lemon juice, or smoked cheese.
Ideas of wear to drink it: In the backyard on a hot summer day, when a tall glass of water just won't cut it.
Percentage of alcohol: 12.5%
Price: $10.99
Size of bottle: 150cl or 1.5L (this is larger than the average wine bottle.)

IN ADDITION: Come to Peco's liqueur store and ask for either of these wines and say that you got the suggestion from me! If you do you'd be doing me a big favor and helping me with a competition for who can sell the most wine at work! 

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