flipflop Wines

Friday's tasting was on four flipflop wines from California.  Priced at $5.89 they are not bad wines for the money.  While talking to the wine consultant where I was doing the tasting, he told me that flipflop is the competition for Barefoot wines.  With that said, I'd say they are both price and flavor comparable.  All the flipflop wines were well received by the customers.


flipflop Riesling (NV) has a very fruity tropical aroma, along with a fruity tropical flavor.  It is a sweet Riesling, but not as sweet as a late harvest Riesling.  This was crisp and refreshing.  If you don't want to pay a lot for a Riesling then I suggest you try this.   

Winemaker's Notes:  Medium-bodied, Riesling with peach, apricot and melon which lead to a satisfying, smooth finish. Tropical notes and sweet aromas. Eat with tofu stir-fry, shredded pork tacos and sake sashimi


flipflop 2009 Merlot had some nice fruit to it.  Although I could not get an aroma in the plastic tasting cup, the flavor was cherry and blueberry (unlike what the Winemaker's Notes say I had fruit on my palate as did the customers).  Soft tannins.  This would be perfect to use for homemade Sangria.

Winemaker's Notes: Medium-bodied, silky Merlot with plum and mocha notes, soft tannins and a balanced, luscious finish.  Eat with Texas chili, black & blue sliders, cheddar cheese broccoli or your favorite tacos.


flipflop 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon was reviewed on June 5th for a previous tasting.  This is not a big Cabernet, but for hamburgers or pizza, I'd say, "go for it".








flipflop 2010 Moscato.  What can I say ... it's definitely a Moscato.  Light body, fruity, flavorful, crisp and sweet.

Winemaker's Notes:  Light-bodied Moscato with floral aromas, semi-sweet palate, and a soft, lingering finish. Crisp, bright aromas balance sweet notes.  Eat with Pad Thai, Chinese chicken salad or vegetable curry.
 
flipflop wines are affordable and easy drinking; everyday table wines. The only flipflop varietal I have not tasted is their Pinot Noir.