Tasting - Barefoot Moscato

Name: Barefoot Moscato 

Variety: 100% Moscato

Region: California  

Country: United States

Year: 2022

Price: $7

Wine Critic Review:  "Overall, this Moscato performed perfectly and would easily pair with the foods mentioned above.  On their website they also mention that this wine would be a good compliment to coconut cream pie.  Nowadays, many restaurants serve a cheese plate as a dessert.  Barefoot Moscato came to mind as the perfect compliment to that" (Jon Rogers). 

Wine Folly: pg 138:  An ancient aromatic white variety originally from Greece that’s available in all styles from dry to sweet, still to sparkling, and even fortified.  Drier styles pair well with salads, sushi, and fresh fruit. Sparkling Moscato d’Asti is excellent with almond cake. Fortified Muscat tastes great with cheeses and nuts.

My Review: Tangy aromas with quite a fruity smell, specifically picking up pineapple and a hint of strawberry. Extremely sweet taste, with pineapple and peach standing out as the strong flavors.

Would I Buy Again?: No - it really isn't the fault of the specific wine either as I prefer a dry wine to a sweet wine. 

Tasting - Woodbridge Pinot Grigio

Name: Woodbridge Pinot Grigio

Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio

Region: California  

Country: United States

Year: 2022

Price: $10

Wine Critic Review:  "Pretty aromas of lemon blossoms and Bosc pear meet nicely structured fruit flavors in this light- to medium-bodied wine. Good acidity gives it a refreshing bite on the palate. It's an amazing bargain that gains much of its interest from small amounts of Vermentino, Colombard and Viognier blended in" (Jim Sullivan). 

Wine Folly: pg 149: Pinot Gris (aka Pinot Grigio) is a pink grape mutation of Pinot Noir that’s most famous for its zesty white wines that range in style from dry to just plain sweet.  Pinot Gris makes an excellent pairing with white meats, seafood, and food with a fruit element, such as lemons, oranges, peaches, or apricots.

My Review: Floral aromas with peach dominating the aromatic characteristics. Peach and pear were strong in the taste, with the wine quite light as well with a little bite of acidity.

Would I Buy Again?: No - I thought the flavor was lacking. For the same price (and even cheaper), there are many other wines that I have tried that I'd rather buy.