Petit Verdot Reserve - American - Well Hung Vineyard

Varietal: Petit Verdot

Region: USA/Virginia

Country: USA

Year: 2021

Price: $49

Wine Review: Well Hung Petit Verdot | Vivino US

WineFolly: Considered a minor blending grape that is in Bordeaux, Petit Verdot has shown promise as a single-varietal wine in warmer climates where it makes smooth full-bodied red. This grape makes a bold and boisterous wine with a shorter finish which does well with roasted meats.

My Review: This wine was very smokey smelling and flavored, with hints of leather as well. I could taste plum, leather, smoke and hints of blackberry. This was a very dense dark wine, but very smooth and not terrible. 

 

Oak Leaf Vineyards - Merlot

Varietal: Merlot

Region: Napa Valley

Country: USA

Year: established in 2008 could not find a year, but assuming 2024

Price: $3.96

Wine Review: Oak Leaf Merlot | Vivino US

WineFolly:  Merlot can be a bit of a chameleon; ranging from fruity, smooth, and easy-going to age-worthy, full-bodied, and sophisticated. Often mistaken for its blending partner, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot is not one to be underestimated. 

My Review:  You can definitely smell and taste the vanilla in the wine. I also never had a Merlot before and it's not as dry as a Cabernet, which is nice and refreshing for a red wine. I can also taste plum, and even a little bit of the Oak barrel. It's a really good wine and next time the food I'd choose with this wine I think it would go well with steak and potatoes. 

Winking Owl - Chardonnay

Varietal: Chardonnay

Region: California

Country: USA

Year: 2023

Price: $3.08

Wine review: Winking Owl Chardonnay | Wine.com

WineFolly:  California is characterized by a climate similar to the Mediterranean making it ideal for full-bodied red wines. Areas closer to the Pacific Ocean receives layers of fog which allows great success with cooler climate varieties including whites and Pinot Noir. 

My review: It was slightly tangy with a lack of better words for it. However, I could taste the pears and apple flavors. It's not a bad wine, but it certainly wasn't my favorite.