Herman J. Wiemer - Dry Rosé (NV)

Tasted on: January 30, 2009
Purchased for: $9.99

Wine Data:

• Alcohol: 11.9%
• Residual Sugar: unknown
• Grapes: 80% Pinot Noir 20% Chardonnay

Tasting:
Appearance: A very clear and brilliant rose. Not light and not dark.

Aroma: Complex, sweet, fruity, balanced

Taste/Texture: Smooth, pleasant, a bit thin, a little woody, but barely noticeable

Aftertaste: Lasting and pleasant

Decision: Very good. Would recommend and buy again.

Goose Watch - 2007 Diamond

Tasted on: January 12, 2009
Purchased for: $7.99

Wine Data:

• Alcohol: 12%
• Residual Sugar: 5.5%

Wine Awards and Grades:

• Gold Medal - NY Wine & Food Classic, NY 8/09
• Gold Medal - LA Int'l, CA 5/09

Tasting:
Appearance: Clear, very pale champagne color, no contaminants

Aroma: Faint, not very distinctive

Taste/Texture: Whoo Boy, that's sweet, yet somehow not too overwhelming. Very grape-tasting. Does not coat the tongue.

Aftertaste: Brief, not unpleasant, some residual sweetness

Decision: Nice, but too, too sweet for my tastes.