Old Vine Zinfadel Vitner’s Blend by Raven’s Wood

Wine: Zinfadel

Produced by: Raven’s Wood

Appelation: Acamp, California

Vintage: 2011

Style: Dry

Alchohol: 13.5%

Wine Color: Red

Grape Variaty: 75% Zinfandel 16% Petite Sira 6% Syra 3% Mixed Blacks

Best Served: Room Temperature

Nose: Hint of raspberry, hint of blackberry, very fruity tones with a slight earthy tone and the alchohol is bringing out a rich berry purfume like scent.

Flavor: Hint of cherry, spicey, hint of tobacco,  french oak, a hint of cream cheese,  grape skins, a hint of blueberry and a very slight smokiness after airating in the glass.

Additional Notes: Very deep red almost purple.

Cab – Merlot by Casa Larga

Wine:  Cab – Merlot

Produced by:  Casa Larga

Appellation: NY

Vintage: Not Listed

Style: Dry

Wine Type: Red

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

Best served: Room Temperature

Nose:  Fruity aroma, black peppers, bell peppers, slight oak and an earthly aroma.

Flavor: Peppery Oak, tannins linger on the tongue, Starts with a sweetness before the tannins, grape skins, fruity and with a very faint hint of chocolate and black licorice.

Additional comments:  Dark burgundy in color.

Chardonnay by Castle Rock

Wine:  Chardonnay

Produced by:  Castle Rock

Appellation:  California (Central Coast)

Vintage: 2010

Style: Dry

Wine Type: White

Grapes: Varietal

Best served: Chilled

Nose:  Flowery, apples, pear, melon, cheese

Flavor: Pear, smooth hint of vanilla, slight buttery flavor, slight caramel, spice

Additional comments: Clear appearance, shines like gold.

Shiraz by Concha y Toro (Casillero Del Diablo)

Wine: Shiraz

Produced by: Concha y Toro (Casillero Del Diablo)

Appellation: Chile

Vintage: 2005

Style: Dry

Wine Type: Red

Grapes: Varietal

Best served: Room Temperature

Nose:  Very earthey, black pepper, spices, antique wood, blueberry skins, cherries, tomato sauce and caramel.

Flavor: Strong oak, black pepper, sharp cheddar, dark chocolate, strong tannins, tomato juice and wild berries.

Additional comments: Deep dark burgundy color

Fun facts: Casillero Del Diablo translates to “Cellar of the Devil”. The story is that Don Melchor de Concha y Toro reserved an exclusive batch of the finest wine and spread the rumor the rumor that “the Devil lived in this place” to keep strangers away.

Shiraz Cabernet by Rosemount

Wine: Shiraz Cabernet

Produced by: Rosemount

Appellation:  Australia (South Eastern)

Vintage: 2009

Style: Dry

Wine Type: Red

Grapes: Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon

Best served: Room Temperature

Nose:  Berries, Dark Chocolate, rose petals, slight hint of licorice and a spiciness.

Flavor: Oak, tannins, brandy, faint hint of licorice, bitter chocolate, grape skins, brown sugar and raisins.

Additional comments:  Dark burgundy color.

St. Lawrence Red by Thousand Islands Winery

Wine: St. Lawrence Red

Produced by: Thousand Islands Winery

Appellation: New York (Thousand Islands Region)

Vintage: 2010

Style: Semi-Sweet

Wine Type: Red

Grapes: Vincent, Foch and Chamberchin

Best served: Room Temperature

Nose:  Flowers, dried fruit, cherries,

Flavor: Starts sweet and finishes a bit dry,  cherries and plum.

Additional comments:  Very deep rich color.

Pinot Noir by The Cavit Collection

Wine: Pinot Noir

Produced by: The Cavit Collection

Appellation: Italy (Northern)

Vintage: 2010

Style: Dry (French Oaked)

Wine Type: Red

Grapes: Varietal

Best served: Room Temperature

Nose:  Spicy aroma, Black cherries,  perfume, raisins The oak is pleasant.

Flavor: Very spicy, tannins start out medium and taste stronger the longer it sits on my tongue. Strong earthly tones. Oak is very distinct and pronounced. A flowery characteristic. Black cherries,  finish is very grapey.

Additional comments:  Clear appearance, deep ruby color.

Tej by Montezuma Winery

Wine:  Tej

Produced by: Montezuma Winery

Appellation:  NY (Finger Lakes)

Vintage: N/A

Style: Semi Sweet

Wine Type: Mead (Honey Wine)

Grapes: N/A Honey fermented with the bark of the Gesho Tree

Best served: Chilled

Nose:  A pleasantly sweet flowery scent, honey, tangerine and mandarin orange.

Flavor: Honey, the Gesho bark leaves a very interesting flavor. Starts out sweet and finishes dryer with a spicy kick that tingles the tongue. The finish reminds me of beer and ginger ale. Second glass reminds me of champagne.

Additional comments:  Crisp, Good Clarity.

Fun facts: Tej is the National drink of Ethiopia.

Cabernet Frank by Atwater Estate Vineyards

Wine: Cabernet Frank

Produced by: Atwater Estate Vineyards

Appellation: New York (Finger Lakes)

Vintage: 2007

Style: Dry (French Oaked)

Wine Type: Red

Grapes: Varietal

Best served: Room Temperature

Nose:  A smokiness, spices, slight cinnamon, sweet plums, elderberry and blueberry skins.

Flavor: Very peppery, very strong tannins, slight tobacco,  smoky,  black cherry and vanilla.

Additional comments: Very dark rich color between burgundy and purple. Wonderful clarity. Very warm going down.

Truth by Inspire Moore

Wine: Truth

Produced by: Inspire Moore

Appellation: New York (Finger Lakes)

Vintage: 2009

Style: Dry

Wine Type: Red

Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah

Best served: Room temperature.

Nose:  Very strong oak, earthly tones, herbs, blueberries, black raspberries,  flowers and thorn bush.

Flavor: Very strong oak, smokiness, heavy tannins, spicy, grape skins, unsweetened chocolate, apple skins, black cherry and blueberries.

Additional comments:  Rich Burgundy color.