Gewurtztraminer - Glintzberg 2007

Glintzberg Gewurtztraminer 2007

REGION: Alsace (France)
**No Region in the world can match Alsace for aromatic white wines. Wines from this region all share a rich spiciness, and a fatness unlike anywhere else**

GRAPE: Gewurtztraminer
**The benchmark for the aromatic white wine style, there's a fragrant blast of lychee and rose petals followed by a luxurious oil-thick texture. **

ONLINE REVIEW: Aromas of clove with some minerality. Quite spicy in the nose with classic lychee and white flower aromas that carry through on the palate and give way to a more citrus, orange rind flavor. A very expressive wine with a crisp but full finish.

PRICE: $18.99

MODERATORS' COMMENTS:
1. John says: Lychee flavors - soft and sweet. 4 1/2 stars.
2. Jennifer says: Apple aromas, honey flavor with apple after-taste - very good.

Cabernet Sauvignon - Chateau Doyac Haut-Medoc 2005

CHATEAU DOYAC 2005

REGION = Bordeaux - Haut-Medoc
**Haut-Medoc wines have complex aromas of red and black berries, as well of liquorice, menthol, and spicy aromas. Aged in oak barrels, they offer elegant and pleasant woody aromas. As they age, they develop wonderful bouqets of animal aromas (leather, furs), roasted aromas (moka), prune, cedar, and truffle. These are lively, bright, generous and powerful, but never excessive**

GRAPE = Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Merlot
**Cabernet Sauvignon is the epitome of the intense blackcurranty style of red wine. It's never among the lightest of reds and always has a tannic backbone. The best mature slowly to balance sweet blackcurrant flavors with a scent of cedar, cigar boxes and lead pencil shavings. Often blended with Merlot for richer flavor**

ONLINE REVIEW: Generous, not too powerful with a delicate bouqet of vanilla and black fruits... full bodied, bright and distinguished.

PRICE: $17.99

MODERATORS' NOTES:
1. John says: Full-flavored - Young-tasting, soft, slightly sour;
2. Jennifer says: Earthy smell, Fruity with Cherry and Blackberry, mellow and very good.