The one white tasted was Rex-Goliath Pinot Grigio. It has a light mouthfeel and acidity with a lemon finish. The flavors weren't strong so pairing this with food would be quite easy. Customers enjoyed, but commented there were other Pinot Grigio's and Sauvignon Blanc's they'd choose over this. Winemaker's Notes: Our Pinot Grigio expresses abundant citrus and lemon-lime aromas with layers of fresh stone fruit, sprinkled with intense floral and lavender notes. Bright and racy acidity is beautifully balanced with fresh citrus, leading to a crisp, refreshing finish. A number of foods would be great with this wine. Try it with a bowl full of steamed mussels in a broth made with Rex-Goliath Pinot Grigio, garlic, onions and butter. Or for a hot summer afternoon, fresh fish tacos are an amazing partner.
The second wine tasted was Rex-Goliath Free Range Red. A new wine for Rex-Goliath and a blend of Syrah and Zinfandel. This had nice cherry notes (which disappeared quickly) and was slightly tannic. I thought it was just okay, and there are other red blends I would rather drink (then again they are also twice the price). However, customers enjoyed this and the Free Range Red sold the best of the three wines I had for tasting. Winemaker's Notes: With big and juicy red fruit flavors, this wine is smooth and easy to share with your fellow red wine adventurer.
Lastly, Rex-Goliath Cabernet Sauvignon. This is the number one selling Cabernet in Southern Virginia this year. It had a nice dark fruit profile with oak and some tannins. For the price I would drink this with casual food (ie. hamburgers). Customers did enjoy and it sold well. Winemaker's Notes: Dark and intense in color. Hints of cedar and oak, with layers of raspberry, plum, mocha and currant. Smooth tannins with big fruit flavors lead to a lengthy and persistent finish.
No comments:
Post a Comment