Tasting - Lucky Duck Riesling

Lucky Duck
Riesling
Region: Germany
Year: 2012
Price: $4
With food?: No

Review from Snooth: Upon first taste the acidic flavor overpowers any sweetness. After aeration the wine is only mildly sweet and has very strong citrus tones. This did not pair well with fish and scallops. The flavor actually overpowered the food rather than enhance sadly.

My review: Definitely not a strong wine. It almost tasted watered down (which it probably was, since it was $4 at Walmart). It wasn't anything special, but it was sweet and drinkable. It had a low alcohol content - only 9.5 percent.
Every review I found of the wine was very negative; I didn't hate it, but I probably wouldn't buy it again.

Tasting - Lindeman's Sauvignon Blanc

Lindeman's
Sauvignon Blanc 
Region/Country: Southeast Australia
Year: 2012
Price: $10.50 on sale for $6!
With food?: Yes, with flounder

Review from Cellar Tracker: Not terrible. It actually tastes better than it smells. Has a resemblance to what I remember to tasting Yellow Tail. The color is green golden. The nose has asparagus, lime, and something almost industrial. The fruit flavor is relatively free of the off flavors, and is quite lively. The green vegetable flavors almost work with the citrus, especially lime. Has a commendable, chalky dry mouth feel. Balanced, under control acidity. The finish exhibits some of diesel, or industrial flavors that begin to ruin some of the decent flavors of this wine.

My review: I could definitely taste the fruity and citrus-y flavors in it. I'd describe it as tropical tasting. The label recommended pairing it with seafood, which definitely worked; the tastes were very complementary. It was very dry and not too acidic.

Tasting - Pepperwood Grove Pinot Noir

Pepperwood Grove
Pinot NoirRegion/Country: Chile
Year: Non-vintage (grapes grown in two or more different years blended together)
Price: $6
With food?: No

Review from Wine Buyer: Garnet in color, the nose has notes of rose water and cherry preserves. This delicate pinot starts soft with fresh strawberry and bing cherry fruit and finishes with rich plum, light clove and earthy tones.

My review: One of the easiest to drink out of all the reds I have had. It's definitely a light red. It tasted and smelled smokey and earthy. It had a distinct vanilla taste. It was kind of dull, but that made it easier to drink. It had a long aftertaste, but it wasn't bad. This was probably my favorite red so far.

Tasting - Thibaut-Janisson Blanc de Chardonnay

Thibaut-Janisson

Blanc de Chardonnay
Region/Country: Virginia, USA
Year: 2012
Price: $30
With food?: No

Review from Cellar Tracker: Lemon-colored, with a refined nose. This elegant, understated sparkler is racy and mineral-driven, displaying flavors of melon and well-integrated oak.

My review: I thought it was easy to drink because it didn't taste very acidic or very strongly of alcohol. It was very dry, with a strong melon or apricot taste. I liked how fizzy it was. I really liked it and would drink it again if I could afford it.