Barefoot Pineapple Fruitscato

Barefoot Pineapple Fruitscato

Variety: Muscat
Country: USA

Region: Modesto, CA

Year: 2022

Price: $6.99

Tassstings.com Review: Straw green color. Aromas of pineapple and banana pie, apple sauce, dandelion, and brown paper with a soft, crisp, fruity light-to-medium body and a silky, agreeable canned pineapple slices and starburst finish with no oak flavor. Simple and elegant flavored moscato for the everyday or when you want to spice up your sangria.

Wine Folly Description: "An Ancient aromatic white variety originally from Greece that's available in all styles from dry to sweet, still to sparkling, and even fortified (Page 138).

Wine Folly Specific Flavors: Orange blossom, meyer lemon, mandarin orange, ripe pear, honeysuckle (Page 138).

Review: Initial aromas include an acidic note, candied dried pineapple, apples, and honey. Tasting reveals a light body, with little to no tannins. Pineapple, honey, peach, and apple are very forward flavors, with subtle hints of lemon. It is overly sweet and acidic66.

Dry Creek Vineyard 2020 Heritage Vines Zinfandel

 

Dry Creek Vineyard 2020 Heritage Vines Zinfandel

Variety: Zinfandel

Country: USA

Region: Sonoma County, CA

Year: 2020

Price: $16.89

Wine Parity Review: This vintage presents enticing aromatics of dried cranberry and boysenberry with hints of cocoa powder, nutmeg, dried sage and cedar. On the palate, brambly flavors of blackberry and black cherry come forward with bright acidity complimented by deeper notes of dark chocolate, espresso and black pepper. The tannins are silky and smooth to lend a round, rich mouthfeel. From start to finish, this remarkable wine offers refreshing acidity paired with excellent structure and a round, rich mouthfeel. The 2020 Heritage Vines Zinfandel is delicious and wonderfully balanced. This vintage presents alluring aromatics of boysenberry, black raspberry and plum with nuances of toasty cedar, warm spices and white pepper. On the palate, brambly flavors of dark berries come forward. The wine is complex, with bright acidity complimented by deeper notes of nutmeg, cardamom and mocha. From start to finish, this remarkable wine offers refreshing acidity paired with excellent structure.

Wine Folly Description: "A fruit-forward yet bold red that's loved for its jammy fruit and smoky, exotic spice notes. Orginiall from Croatia, Zinfandel is related to Croatia's #1 red, Plavic Mali (Page 189).

Wine Folly Specific Flavors: Blackberry, strawberry, peach preserves, cinnamon, sweet tobacco (Page 189)

Review: Initial aromas include a strong impression of pomegranate and blackberry, and smells overly sweet. Tasting reveals a medium body, with intense tannins that are balanced and smooth. Blackberry, currant, and black cherry are very forward flavors, with subtle hints of nutmeg, oak, and coffee. It is an excellent wine with a smooth finish.