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flipflop 2010 Pinot Grigio ($5.89) was my favorite of the three. Crisp and refreshing it had an aroma of light lemon and citrus. The flavor was also a light lemon with a touch of grapefruit pith. (Afraid the wine consultant and I did not get any tropical fruit or pear flavors - see Winemaker's Notes.) Nice acidity and balanced. Winemaker's Notes: Tastes like light-bodied, refreshing Pinot Grigio with tropical citrus, ripe pear and a zesty, clean finish. It is full of balanced crisp acidity. Eat with bruschetta, spaghetti carbonara, eggplant parmesan or your favorite tacos.
flipflop 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon ($5.89) is a nice everyday table wine. It would work perfectly in my recipe for Fresh Berries with Raspberry Cabernet Sauce. An aroma of cherry, the flavor was light on fruit with dark cherry, hint of spice, and mild tannins. I did not find it to be full-bodied (see Winemaker's Notes). Winemaker's Notes: Tastes like full-bodied, Cabernet Sauvignon with blackberry fruit, dark cherries and long, lingering finish. It is full of black pepper notes and berry aromas. Eat with New York strip steak, spinach ravioli or portobello mushrooms.
Last, Rex-Goliath Moscato NV ($5). What can I say ... it takes a lot to mess up a Moscato and the only varying factor is level of sweetness and mouthfeel. This had a floral aroma and flavor of peach. Great for a hot summer day and dessert. Winemaker's Notes: Bright, crisp, and decadent. I liken sipping it to sipping liquid gold. It’s well-balanced with just the right acidity combined with pretty floral aromas that bloom into deliciously sweet flavors of peach and apricot. Perfect anytime – as an apéritif, with light cheeses, sorbets, or fruit. It’s so good, you’ll be tempted to put your dessert aside and enjoy this refreshing wine alone.
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