Sarah's Wine Blog

Name of the wine: Ayrum Variety of the grape(s) in the wine: Garnacha Country of origin: Spain Region of origin: Castilla Vintage year: Was not listed on the bottle Price: The average price for the 750 mL bottle is $6.04 but I got mine for free on an airplane (I could not find the exact same type of wine as the one I had anywhere, but this is the same brand and appears to be most similar: https://www.vivino.com/US/en/ayrum-tempranillo-garnacha-rosado/w/1587150) Shop/wine critic/winery review of the wine: Overall, the wine recieved a 3.0/5 stars. Many critics mentioned flavors of red fruit, such as strawberries, rasberries, or cherries. Additionally, citrus and lemon was a popular flavor that many people tasted. Some reviews also said it is semi-sweet with medium body. (I could not find a review for the exact wine, as this one looked a tad different but it was the closest I could find. One of the reviewers mentioned that this wine they sold on American Airlines Economy, which is where I

Name of the wine: Barone Montalto Variety of the grape(s) in the wine: Chardonnay Country of origin: Italy Region of origin:  Sicila Vintage year: It was not listed on the bottle. Price: Average is $7.58 for the 750 mL bottle (I got the tiny bottle for free on an airplane) Shop/wine critic/winery review of the wine: This wine is rated an overall of 3.7/5 stars. Reviewers say that it has flavors of apple, pear, citrus fruits, and minerals. The reviews mention how the bubbles are tiny and the wine is overall refreshing. Reviewers also say the wine is medium body and has a crisp aftertaste. https://www.vivino.com/US/en/barone-montalto-premiere-cuvee/w/8659668  References of specific flavors, aromas, and grape varietal characteristics taken directly from the Wine Folly text, with page numbers referenced: On page 96, the wine folly book mentions that Chardonnay grapes have the flavors of yellow apple, starfruit, pineapple, vanilla, and butter. It also mentions on page 96 that Chardonnay ha