Tasting - Cascina Gilli Bonarda

Name: Cascina Gilli Bonarda
Region: Piemonte
Country: Italy
Year: 2007
Price: 20 to 11.95
Shop Review: Nose of red berry enriched by nuances of spice, subtle but recognizable. The slight effervescence of Moye increases the appeal of its palate, bringing out its freshness without compromising its complexity. Served chilled, it is wonderful with marinates and stews, or with Piedmont's traditional fritto misto
My review: It was very dry and had an interesting taste, but I wasn't very fond of it honestly. I woudln't tr yit again.
I had this without food.

Tasting - Fortediga Cabernet Syrah

Name: Fortediga Carbernet Syrah
Variety:  40% syrah, 30% cabernet franc and 30% cabernet vauvignon
Region: ?
Country: France
Year: 2008  
Price: 9.95
Shop review: Nose of the red berry fruit enriched by nuances of spice, subtle but recognizable. The slight effervesce of Moye increases the appeal of its palate, bringing out its freshness without compromising its complexity. Served chilled it is wonderful, marinates and stews, or with Piedmont’s traditional fritto misto.
My review:  It smelled very alcoholic, and a little berry like. A lot of red wines smell like berries to me but this one had more of an alcohol smell than berries so I expected it to have a "hot finish" as I've learned. It tasted hot and dry as I expected, and had a little berry taste. As far as red wines go it wasn't bad, I may or may not try it again.
I tasted this without food.

Tasting - Joseph Carr Pinot Noir

Name: Joseph Carr Pinot Noir
Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Sonoma Coast, California
Country: United States
Year: 2007
Price: 
Shop review: Ever elusive, our Central Coast Pinot Noir offers cherry, and dark wild raspberry in both the bouquet and taste. I also find aromatic violets, tea, strawberry seed, and hints of mushroom. The wine shows very good structure with balanced, yet approachable tannin.
My review: I hated this wine, especially the smell. It smelled like fungus and moldy and really strange. I've never smelled a wine like this before. The taste wasn't much better and I know it doesn't make sense but it tasted old. It was so dry and I really didn't like that. I would not try this again.
I did not taste this with food. 

Tasting - J.P. Chenet Dry Rose Sparkling

Name: J.P. Chenet Dry Rose Sparkling
Variety: Bobal
Region: ? (Couldnt find)
Country: France
Year: Non-vintage
Price: 18 to 6.95
Shop review: Intense and fine, dominated by notes of red berries. The combination of fine bubbles and delicate aromas makes this a delightfully light and silky rose. Aromas in the mouth evoke red berries, cherries, strawberries: mellow and well balanced.
My review: I loved this wine so much and got a bottle and actually my brother (whom I drank it with) got a bottle on his own as well and we both didn't even know the other had gone to the tasting! It was sweet, bubbly, and tasted like berries and strawberries. It smelled like berries and had a crisp bubbly smell kind of like soda does, a little hint of that. I hope to buy this one again, was so glad it was on sale! 
I did not taste this wine with food. 

Tasting - Fortediga Vermentino

Name: Fortediga Vermentino
Variety: 100% Vermentino
Region: Maremma, Tuscany
Country: Italy
Year: 2010
Price:20 to 9.95
Shop Review: Clear yellow in color. the aromas are filled with pleasant hints of pear and green apple. The fresh, smooth flavors on the entry persists, the structure is fine and balances well with the fruit.
My review: I loved the smell of this one, it actually made me want to taste it. I really like pears and could really smell it. Upon tasting I could taste the apples and pears, I enjoyed it with the crisp, clean, refreshing finish. I liked how it was sweet where it didn't leave my mouth with such a dry finish like red wine does. and I really wanted to buy this wine but I didn't bring my wallet in with me. 
I tried this without food.

Tasting - Nopa Vinho Verde

Name: Nopa Vinho Verde
•Variety: 50% Arinto, 50% Azal
•Region: Vinho Verde
•Country: Portugal
•Year: 2012
•Price: 13 to 5.95
•Shop/wine critic/winery review: The result is elegant, silky, fresh and well balanced, with fine citrus, brightness. Ideal as a perfect accompaniment to seafood, poultry, pasta, salads, spicy oriental food, or grilled white meat. Enjoy in moderation and in good company. This Vinho Verde is proudly produced in Portugal.
•Your review: It had a very crisp perfumey, floral smell kind of like flowers. It had a really clean taste, crisp, and had a hint of apples. I like it a lot, it was really sweet and a white wine I would really like to try again, especially to try with poultry as the man who told us recommended!
I had this without food.

Tasting - Barefoot Moscato

Name: Barefoot Moscato
Variey: Muscat
Region: California
Country: USA
Year: 2012
Price: 11.99 (1.5 liters)
From their site review: Delightfully sweet with lush fruity aromas. Hints of citrus skip across flavors of juicy peach and ripe apricots. A bright, crisp finish dances in at the end. It’s a bit sweeter than our Riesling
My review: I've had this wine a lot of times and it's usually my go to for just a drinking wine. I've never actually smelled it before, so I smelled basically just really sweet, and definitely a lot of peach. Its a clean, crisp, really sweet taste, basically like a juice.  I will always drink this wine.
I had this without food, on its own.

Tasting - Gabriella Chianti

Name: Gabriella Chianti
Variety: Sangiovese
Region: Tuscany, Chianti subregion
Country: Italy
Year: 2008
Price: $7.95
Winery review: This beautiful wine has the very deep red, almost purple, color that you would expect in a Chianti. The first thing you notice is the fruit, balanced by a bit of spice. It’s a good dry wine with a bold flavor. Even with it’s boldness, this Chianti is velvety smooth.
My review: After this tasting I've become a lot less scared of red wines. It was really dark but had a really sweet smell to it that I really liked, and almost had a strong banana/strawberry smell to me, but I almost always say every red wine smells like bananas. But it definitely had a strong fruity smell that I liked. Upon tasting I could tell the spice that was in it to balance it out. It was very dry, but went down smooth and while I usually don't like dry wines, I liked this one a lot I feel like due to the fruitiness of it. I can only imagine how it would taste with meat and I would love to try it again with or without food.
I tasted it on its own, without any food.

Tasting - Dom de Mirail Cabernet/Merlot Rose

Name: Dom de Mirail Cabernet/Merlot Rose
Variety: Cabernet and Merlot
Region: Cotes de Gascogne
Country: France
Year: 2011
Price: $5.95
winery review: There is a fresh, crisp character to this light rosé. It is eye-watering in its refreshing character, with balancing acidity, smoothing out the edges with a touch of caramel.
my review: It had just a slight smell, not very pungent just slightly sweet with maybe a hint of what I thought was maybe a little fruity, not too strong at all though enough to distinguish anything specific. It had a little after taste which I thought to be the caramel, and I didn't really like the after taste. I didn't hate this wine, but I probably wouldn't have it again.
I did not have this with food, I had it on its own.

Tasting - Lavarini Valpolicella Classico 2010

Name: Lavarini Valpolicella Classico 2010
Variety: 65% Corvina Veronese, 25% Rondinella and 10% Molinara
Region: Valpolicella in the Veneto region
Country: Italy
Year: 2010
Price: $6.95
Winery review: The red ruby color and the dry taste give this wine joviality and cordiality. It is fresh and fruity, with lovely strawberry and cherry aromas and flavors, with nice spice and a silky texture
My review: I honestly really liked this! I'm a big white wine drinker in the first place, so I wasn't too excited at first. When I smelled it, it had a really nice cherry scent. Upon tasting, it was really good, had a nice sweet cherry flavor with not too much acid/alcohol tasting, almost a little spicy. I would love to try it with food, but I'm not sure what would go with it. 
I tasted this on its own with no food.