Tasting - Lobetia Chardonnay

Name: Lobetia Chardonnay
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: La Mancha
Country: Spain
Year: 2011
Price: $9.95
Review: Organically and naturally grown and made, this wine allows the varietal and the terroir to stand out cleanly. Clean, bright color with a greenish-yellow tone. On the nose, exotic fruits like pineapple. Full flavored, fresh, with good acidity in the mouth, it finishes with tropical fruits.

My Review: I thought this had a stronger fruit smell than the previous wine (the Trattoria) - maybe a mix like pear and peaches? I thought the wine was very smooth. I did detect the "tropical fruits", although I tasted more of a passion fruit blend, like a smoothie I had at Jamba Juice the other day. A pretty good wine.

Food? I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Canyon Road Chardonnay

Name: Canyon Road Chardonnay
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: California
Country: USA
Year: 2011
Price: $6.95
Review: Medium- bodied wine with notes of crisp apple and ripe citrus fruit with a hint of cinnamon spice. Delicious complement to grilled chicken, lighter pasta dishes or mild cheeses.

My Review: I thought this wine smelled of apple with some other fruit flavors mixed in. Upon tasting, it seemed sweet at first, but then finished with an acidic aftertaste. I did think it tasted like something specific, but I couldn't place it. Overall, I didn't think it was bad.

Food? I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Excelsior Chardonnay

Name: Excelsior Chardonnay
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Robertson
Country: South Africa
Year: 2011
Price: $7.99
Review: Soft notes of toasted red apple skin and cedar plank enhance the peach and sweet citrus core of this white. Zippy and somewhat prickly with a mouthwatering finish. — (3/1/2012) — 84 (From Wine Enthusiast)

My Review: I thought this was a decent wine. It was very fragrant and the smell reminded me of melon or honeydew. The taste was very crisp with hints of fruit. I did taste a distinct peach flavor to the wine.

Food? I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Maipe Chardonnay

Name: Maipe Chardonnay
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2012
Price: $7.95
Review: Brilliant yellow golden color with green hints. The wine is crisp and filled with white peach, pear, green apples flavors, toasty vanilla. Elegant and luscious wine, well balanced. Crisp and long finish. Pairs well with creamy soups, pork, veal, vegetables.

My Review: I thought this wine had a very strong fruity flavor, almost overwhelming at first. I could definitely taste the peach in the wine. It had almost a tangy aftertaste to it - a very interesting wine.

Food? I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Mars and Venus Chardonnay

Name: Mars and Venus
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Central Valley
Country: Chile
Year: 2011
Price: $5.95
Review: A very nice value Chardonnay that comfortably over-delivers vs. its modest price tag. No oak here, just bushels of clean, crisp, Chardonnay apple and stone fruit with a hint of caramelized pineapple. Juicy and clean, this is a mid-weight white that's just perfect for parties or weeknight sipping.

My Review: I thought the wine was very fragrant, but upon tasting I thought it was kind of bland. I didn't detect any aftertaste or really any remarkable taste at all. It left my palate feeling clean, however.

Food? I did not have this wine with food.