Friday, January 23, 2015

Zibibbo

Zibibbo Sparkling Moscato 


•Zibibbo sparkling moscato
•Muscat
•Southern Australia
•Aussieland
•Unknown Vintage
•$4.95
•Winery Review: "
The Zibibbo variety is noted for its delightfully fresh aromas and light fresh palate making it the ideal variety to use in sparkling wine. The variety is part of the Muscat family and is delightfully fresh, this frothy, sweet ‘alfresco’ sparkling wine displays crisp floral aromas with citrus peel and creamy flavors on the palate. Pale straw in color, the wine shouts of celebration and exuberance, and with a modest 8% alcohol, is ideal on a lazy sunny afternoon with friends."
•A pretty sweet sparkling wine. Closer to a grape soda. It is much more sweet than anything I've had. I would see it going well with dessert but I couldn't drink it too much. A little syrupy.
•I didn't eat anything with this bottle

Rex Goliath Cabernet Sauvignon


•Rex Goliath Cab. Sauv.
•Cab. Sauv
•California
•USA
•Unknown Vintage
•5.99
•Winery Review: "Our star grape, Cabernet Sauvignon, is the king of all reds. We think it's a perfect fit for His Royal Majesty. This is a hearty, yet smooth Cabernet Sauvignon. I love taking this wine to get-togethers with friends. It always seems to help inspire good conversation." 

http://www.rexgoliath.com/cabernet-sauvignon.php#.VNeX653F8nM
Bought from Target, but I've seen Rex around other stores.  They sell 6 other wines (mostly named after their grape variety) including: Chardonnay, Free Range White, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Free Range Red and Malbec
•"Larger mouthfeel with a dry residual taste at the front of the tongue.  Lower acidity swallowing but a little bit acidic in stomach
•I ate this with a chicken salad with a balsamic dressing.  It was an interesting pairing, not bad per-say, but could have been lighter