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Tasting: Barefoot Pinot Grigio

 Name: Barefoot Pinot Grigio

Variety: Pinot Grigio Varietal

Country: United States

Year: 2021

Price: $7

Online Review: Light and crisp with juicy mouth-watering acidity for fresh seafood. Just a touch of ripe white peach notes. Lovely aperitif. Awesome price. Serve chilled.

88/100

Natalie MacLean

Personal Thoughts: I tried Barefoot Pinot Grigio and was pleasantly surprised by how good it was, especially considering its affordable price point. While it may not be the best Pinot Grigio I've ever had, it's certainly a decent wine. I agree with Wine Folly's tasting notes (p149) that it has notes of white peach and lemon zest, as well as a subtle taste (maybe minerality) that adds complexity to the wine. It's a light-bodied wine with a crisp acidity that makes it refreshing and easy to drink. My friend and I used it in a risotto and had it on the side and truly it went very well.

Overall, I think Barefoot Pinot Grigio is a surprisingly good wine for the price. It may not be the most complex or sophisticated wine out there, but it's a solid choice for those looking for an affordable, easy-drinking white wine.

Tasting: Lapis Luna Red Wine Blend

Name: Lapis Luna Red Wine Blend

Variety: 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 25% Malbec, 5% Barbera

Country: United States

Year: 2020

Price: $14

Online Review: Excellent red blend for the Value! Blackberry aroma with a smooth vanilla and earthy finish that went well with some meatballs and havarti cheese for dinner. Highly recommend for the price when compared to similar wines are much more expensive.
4.2 stars
Jason Daack

Personal Thoughts: Lapis Luna Red Wine Blend is an intriguing blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Barbera. My girlfriend got it for me on a trip we went on for my birthday. When I first tasted it, I was struck by the complexity of flavors. It took a while for me to fully appreciate it, but I ended up enjoying it more and more as I drank it over the course of a few days, especially as it oxidized as I left it uncorked for large periods of time. I noticed a combination of fruit flavors, including cherry, plum, and blackberry, with a subtle hint of vanilla and spice. The wine also had a smooth, lingering finish.

The Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend gave it a bold, full-bodied taste, with notes of black cherry and baking spices (Wine Folley 79). The Merlot added a touch of sweetness, with hints of cherry and chocolate, while the Malbec contributed to the fruitiness with notes of blackberry and cocoa. Finally, the Barbera provided a tartness with notes of cherry and black pepper.

Tasting: Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

Name: Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Country: United States

Year: 2021

Price: $11

Online Review: This layered and lavishly oaked wine is amazingly complex for its modest price. It boasts aromas of tobacco, wood char and graphite followed by medium-intensity black cherry and blueberry. Moderate tannins and a broad mouthfeel complete the attractive picture.  Rating 90JIM GORDON

Personal Review: I recently tried Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon and was pleasantly surprised. As someone who is still discovering their wine preferences, I am starting to think that bold reds like Cabernet might be my favorite style. I could definitely sense the presence of dark fruits with this wine, like black cherry, as well as some spices that gave the wine a different note. I also noticed a subtle hint of something like oak or woodiness perhaps that added to its depth. According to the tasting notes in Wine Folley page 88, I may have been picking up on the flavors of black currant, cedar, and other baking spices. Overall, I really enjoyed this wine and it paired well with the Italian meal my friend and I cooked up.