Wanderlust Coconino Commons

•Name: Coconino Commons
•Variety: Rye Sour Beer
•Region: Flagstaff, AZ
•Country: USA
•Year: 2015
•Price: $5 a 10oz class
• "This amber beer clocks in at 4% ABV and 19 IBUs.  The aroma gives hints of the tartness contained within, but has notes of dark fruit and citrus.  The mouthfeel is light and refreshing, and tastes of dark cherries and plums with a grainy backbone which gives way to a spice on the back of the flavor from the rye.  The sourness is refreshing and allows the tart fruit flavors to really come through but does not become overwhelming.   We filtered this beer to give it a beautiful brilliant clarity which complements the light white head." - Wanderlust Brewing Company
•This was one of the most unique beers that I have had in the past year.  It was super light with an incredibly refreshing citrus flavor. It was almost like a Belgian ale came together with a lambic style and birthed this incredible beverage in the US.  We liked it so much that we got a growler of it to go.

Beliveau Estate Portal

•Name: Portal
•Variety: Red Zinfandel
•Region: VA
•Country: USA
•Year: N/V
•Price $20
•"Bronze Medalist
Lightly oaked Red Zinfandel: Layers of fruit and spice with flavors of cherry-vanilla pipe tobacco. This wine plays on the palate and has character!" - Beliveau Estate
• This had a light body and taste but a strong acidic finish.  I have not had many red zins, but this was decent.  I found it to have a low amount of tannins to which was nice, but I think it could have been a little stronger.  Interesting overall!

Beliveau Estate Fireside Chat

•Name: Fireside Chat
•Variety: Cabernet Franc
•Region: VA
•Country: USA
•Year: N/V
•Price $20
•"GOLD Medalist
Dry lightly oaked Cabernet Franc: Notes of red berries, cherries, licorice, and a hint of green bell pepper." - Beliveau Estate
• By far the best wine from the day.  I though that it had a very crisp refreshing taste and the nose did smell like a freshly cut bell pepper.  I think that this would go great with goat cheese and we bought a bottle to bring back with us and try.  It was perfectly balanced and was not too overpowering.  I was very satisfied with this find.

Beliveau Estate Trailblazer

•Name: Trailblazer
•Variety: Merlot
•Region: VA
•Country: USA
•Year: N/V
•Price $18
•"Silver Medalist
Merlot, dry and softly oaked: Toasty with hints of cherries, raspberries, and plum." - Beliveau Estate
• This wine was pretty oakey in the beginning and smelled similar to new woodchips on a playground.  The initial taste was strong and had a very dry finish.  There was heavy tannins as well and I think I would have enjoyed it better with food.  I am not a huge fan of huge bold wines, but this wasn't bad.

Beliveau Estate Silhouette

•Name: Silhouette
•Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
•Region: VA
•Country: USA
•Year: 2011
•Price $16
•"Bronze Medalist
Dry lightly oaked Cabernet Sauvignon: Light and fruity with notes of raspberries, strawberries, and mild spice." - Beliveau Estate
• This wine had a great taste of sweet cherries and plums.  It was lighter in body than most cab savs that I have had but it was a great composition.  It seemed like it would be a more flexible red than others and I would be interested in seeing if it could hold up to bigger flavors like red meats.

Beliveau Estate Crown Jewel

•Name: Crown Jewel
•Variety: Semi sweet Pinot Grigio/ Niagara/Traminette
•Region: VA
•Country: USA
•Year: N/V
•Price $18
•"Off-Dry blend of Pinot Grigio, Traminette, and Niagara. Fruity, floral, and foxy with a sweet front and a dry finish." - Beliveau Estate
• Dry with the strong smell of grapes. It tasted exactly like Welches Grape Juice with a hint of grape Flintstone's Vitamins (in a good way!).  The semi dry finish was a great way to end the white wine tasting flight without overpowering the palate like many other tastings do with Moscato or Rieslings.  Overall great selection of white wines!

Beliveau Estate Reflection 2013

•Name: Reflection 2013
•Variety: Traminette
•Region: VA
•Country: USA
•Year: 2013
•Price $16
•"Silver Medalist
Off-DryTraminette: Fruity and floral with flavors and aromas of hibiscus, pineapple, lychee, and lime." - Beliveau Estate
• Very sweet smelling wine that held back a little sweetness with the taste.  I thought it was a great wine that had hints of tropical fruits.  Maybe papaya and pineapple.  There was a slight acidic finish to the wine but it was good!