LAN Crianza Rioja

2005 Spain $13

Tasting comments included "more oak", "spicy", "not a big aftertaste", "aged and velvety" and "smooth wine but lacks flavor."

Rankings*

Vicente:3
Mercedes:4
Efrain:3
Sophia:4
Danielle:5
Reid:4

Total: 23



*Ranking system changed to every person allotted twenty points and can distribute those amongst the four wines tasted.

Marques Riscal Reserva Rioja

2004 Spain $18

Tasting comments included "dryer", "red apple", "most easiest to drink."

Rankings*

Vicente:8
Mercedes:5
Efrain:6
Sophia:6
Danielle:4
Reid: 5


Total: 34



*Ranking system changed to every person allotted twenty points and can distribute those amongst the four wines tasted.

Viña Alarde Crianza Rioja

2006 Spain $15

Tasting comments included "more oak, less fruit", "cherries" and "bitter."

Rankings*

Vicente:6
Mercedes:9
Efrain:8
Sophia:8
Danielle:8
Reid:8

Total: 47



*Ranking system changed to every person allotted twenty points and can distribute those amongst the four wines tasted.

LAN Reserva Rioja

2004 Spain $17

Tasting comments included "oak", "high alcohol content", "not very flavorful," and "reminds me of shiraz."

Rankings*

Vicente: 3
Mercedes:2
Efrain:3
Sophia: 2
Danielle: 3
Reid: 3

Total: 16


*Ranking system changed to every person allotted twenty points and can distribute those amongst the four wines tasted.

JW Morris Gewurztraminer

2007 Gewurztraminer from California ~$11

Some members tasted honey and faint strawberry.

Ranking

Vicente: 7/10
Mercedes: 4.5/10
Efrain: 4.5/10
Sophia: 3/10
Danielle: 6/10
Reid: 5/10

Average: 5 / 10

Jean Albrecht Gewurztraminer

2007 Alsace, France $20

The tasting comments included "very rich & sweet" to "tasting pears."

One member claimed to taste "rinds of oranges" and described the wine as "under-developed."

Rankings

Vicente: 2/10
Mercedes: 2/10
Efrain: 7/10
Sophia: 4/10
Danielle: 2/10
Reid: 5/10
Valerie: 8/10
Caty: 2/10
Jessica: 5/10
Kory: 0/10
Haylee: 2/10

Average: 3.5 / 10

New Gewurz

2008 Mendocino County, CA $11

Comments ranged from "crisp", "sour" and "bright" to "earthy" and "oaky."

Vicente: 5/10
Mercedes: 3/10
Efrain: 5/10
Sophia: 4/10
Danielle: 3/10
Reid: 5/10
Valerie: 8/10
Caty: 4/10
Jessica: 6/10
Kory: 5/10
Haylee: 3/10

Average: 4.6 / 10

Fetzer Gewurztraminer

2008 Fetzer California $9

Members commented on tasting "red grapefruit" and "peaches." The complexity of the smell also provided the following observations on aroma: "flowers" "honeysuckle & daffodils" "honeydew melon" and "roses".

Ranking

Vicente: 7.5/10
Mercedes: 6.5/10
Efrain: 5/10
Sophia: 8/10
Danielle: 9/10
Reid: 5/10
Valerie: 7/10
Caty: 5/10
Jessica: 5/10
Kory: 2/10
Haylee: 1/10

Average: 5.5 / 10

Chateau St. Michelle Gewurztraminer

2008 Columbia Valley, WA $15

Group commented on the taste with the following phrases: "developed", "crisp", "refreshing", and "great with lunch on a warm day in a patio."

Rankings

Vicente: 7/10
Mercedes: 4/10
Efrain: 6.5/10
Sophia: 9/10
Danielle: 10/10
Reid: 7/10

Average: 7.3 / 10

Arthur Metz Gewurztraminer

Comments ranged from "spritzy" to "citrus flavored." Two members tasted apricots.  This wine was generally well liked by the entire group.

Ranking

Vicente: 6.5/10
Mercedes: 7.5/10
Efrain: 6/10
Sophia: 6/10
Danielle: 8/10
Reid: 7/10

Average: 6.8 / 10