Yohanes's Wine Blog

  Name:   Schmitt Sohne Riesling    Variety:  Riesling Region: Longuich   Country:  Germany Year:  2019 Price:  $9.99 Winery Review:  Schmitt Sohne Family Wines Rieslings are everything that great German Rieslings are supposed to be: richly fragrant, light-to medium bodied, with a lively, fruity acidity and earthy minerality. They’re the kind of easy drinking, go-with-anything wines that only dedicated vintners, steeped in centuries-long winemaking tradition, can make. Wine Folly:  pg 89 German Riesling - Made a good choice by picking a German Riesling considering they are known for the world's best Riesling ranging in style from dry to sweet. Also mentions pairs very well with spicy food.  My Review:  Really enjoyed it! Very light and sweet with hints of apple flavor. It's really strong at the start but wears off pretty quickly. I tasted it on its own without food but would try it again paired with somethin...

The wines I chose for this Wine and Chesse pairing consisted of a 2019 Piemonte Rosso from Piedmont, Italy. The second wine was a 2019 Apothic Caberent Sauviongn. Lastly I had a Matthew Fox Chardonnay from California.      The chesses I chose were some of the most regular chesses you could find on the market.  I am not a big fan of chesse so I stuck to what I knew. I picked out Sharp Cheddar, Swiss chesse and Mozzarella.  Moving into the tastings and how well they paired, I will start with the Chardonnay. By itself, I was expected a light wine but it was actually very bold, and dry wine. With the chesses it wasn't bad at all. The Mozzarella was probably my favorite out of the three pairings as it brought out the buttery, oaky taste of the wine. The sharp cheddar was my least favorite as it overpowered the wine. Next, the Cabernet Sauvignon by itself had hints of dark chocolate and coffee. I really liked it when paired with the swiss cheese sliced very thin. It a...

Winery Visit - Cenita Vineyard  During Spring Break, my and my friends visited Cenita Vineyard located in Atlanta, GA.  When we arrived, the first thing we noticed was the loveliest dog greeting us with his tail wagging. He escorted us into the tasting room. On a large plot of ground where their winery is located, there is a tiny tasting room. We took a seat at the counter in the tasting area and went over how to taste wine. They provide a large selection of both dry and sweet wines. Their dry reds were really smooth and did not have a harsh aftertaste, which I appreciated as a dry red consumer. They provide daily wine tastings and even frozen wine alternatives.   The property itself boasts stunning views and is an ideal location for a wedding or picture session. It's a terrific way to get away from the city for a few hours. We sat outdoors and took in the view of the vineyard because the weather was wonderful.

Dinner   As an appetizer I had some left over wings from bdubs. My main course was rice and broccoli with some homemade grilled chicken. To top things off I had a fruity dessert that consisted of strawberries, blueberries, bananas, oats, and yogurt.  Wine 1: Clos du BOIS Pinot Noir Variety: Pinot Noir Region: California Country: United States Year: 2019 Price: $11.99 Label description:  Ruby red in color, this Pinot Noir displays aromas of black cherry with hints of dried violets and sage . In the mouth, rich flavors of black cherry and cranberry are balanced with a light toasty oak. My review of this wine on its own:  Really bold in color. Dry and on the acidic side. Had a lot of earthy, oaky flavors as well as a tinge of chocolate. Wine 2: Martini&Rossi Asti Sparking Wine Variety: Sparkling Wine Region: Pediment Country: Italy Year: Not provided Price: $12.99 Label description:  Martini & Rossi Asti is  a fruity sparkling wine made from ...

Name:    Barefoot Riesling  Variety:  Riesling Region:  California   Country:  United States Year:  2016 Price:  $6.99 Winery Review:  Refreshingly sweet. Barefoot Riesling is a lovely wine with tasty aromas and flavors of Mandarin orange and tangerine, layered with luscious peach & juicy pear. Hints of jasmine and honey complement the sweet and refreshing finish. Get Barefoot and have a great time! barefootwine.com. Gold & best of class! 2016 Pacific Rim Wine Competition. Barefoot's Riesling Blend have won. Consistent quality, proven value. Alc. 8% by vol. 16 Vinted and bottled by Barefoot Cellars, Modesto, CA 95354. My Review: It is really good and refreshingly sweet as the bottle says! Not too light or bold, kind of on the acidic side. Tastes like peaches, apple with some citrous on the tongue. Tried it without paring it with food. Would drink it again!   

  Name:    19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Cali Red Blend Variety: 65% Petite Sirah, 30% Zinfandel, 5% Merlot   Region:  California   Country:  United States Year:  2020 Price:  $11.99 Winery Review:  19 Crimes tells the true story of rulebreakers who beat the odds, overcame adversity, and went on to become folk heroes in their society. This spirit lives on today through innovators and culture creators, like Cali's own Snoop Dogg. A leader in contemporary pop culture, Snoop embodies the timeless values of the 19 Crimes rogues who came before him. 19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Cali Red Wine is a full and dense California red wine blend with strong black & blue fruit notes up front from the Petite Sirah, complemented by bright red, slightly candied fruit in the background from the Zinfandel. The darkly toasted oak ties it all together along with a slightly sweet finish. Pair this Cali Red Wine with rich meaty dishes. My Review: Really dark in color and bo...

  Name:    Barefoot Fruitscato  Variety:  Muscat/Muscato Region:  California   Country:  United States Year:  2020 Price:  $6.99 Winery Review:  Bursting with all the flavors of juicy blueberries, Barefoot Blueberry FRUITSCATO makes every day just a little bit sweeter. This scrumptious blend of red wine and natural flavors is a perfect pairing for fresh-out-of-the-oven chocolate brownies! My Review: Tastes delicious and light hearted! Blueberry, apple, sweet honey flavor. Had it on its own without food. Really delivers for its price and would definitely try again!

  Name:  Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon  Variety:  Cabernet Sauvignon Region: California   Country: United States Year: 2020 Price: $7.99 Winery Review:  Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine is a bold, full bodied California wine with a velvety smooth taste and jammy dark fruit aromas. Made from carefully selected grapes, this Cabernet wine features notes of blackberry and black cherry balanced by hints of dark chocolate and espresso. Serve as a wine pairing with cheese and meat, or enjoy the versatile Cabernet Sauvignon wine with burgers, steaks or pork chops. By using cutting-edge and innovative winemaking techniques, Dark Horse wine delivers exceptional quality at a reasonable price. My Review: Not bad! Taste blueberries raspberries, oak and some dark chocolate. Not very sweet, really bold more on the dry, tannic side. I had it without food but would definitely try again by paring it with steaks or burgers!