Ryan Holgerson

                                                                                  Posted by ryanh19 on 4/2/23 Wine #1 Photo of the wine/label:  Photo holding the wine bottle showing:  Name of wine: Bay Bridge Varietal:  Merlot  Region:  California  Country:  United States Year : 2020 Price:  $3.99 Shop/wine critic review:  "Dark ruby color. Aromas of sweet gum tree, raspberry jam, sugar cane, and red bell pepper with a satiny, vibrant, fruity medium body and a smooth, medium-length toast and baking spices finish with drying tannins and moderate oak flavor. A solid Merlot pleaser for weeknight pairing. (https://www.tastings.com/Wine-Review/Bay-Bridge-Vineyards-NV-Merlot-California-USA-10-15-2020.aspx )" References of specific flavors:  SWEET CHERRY, SUGAR PLUM, BAKING CHOCOLATE, VANILLA, DESERT DUST Your review:  This red wine was okay for its price. You can definitely taste the underlying black fruit aromas. It came off as very dry and did not come off with much of a taste. I

                                                                             Posted by ryanh19 on 3/26/23 Wine #1 Photo of the wine/label:  Photo holding the wine bottle showing:  Name of wine: Apothic Crush Varietal:  Red Blend ( Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel) Region: California  Country: United States Year : 2020 Price: $11.99 Shop/wine critic review:  Deep, intensely flavorful and velvet-smooth, the 2020 Apothic Crush is a luscious Red Blend brimming with appealing fruit character. Ripe black cherry, wild blackberry and raspberry fruit notes are layered on the inviting palate with toffee and milk chocolate. The long, lingering finish adds hints of rich, silky caramel. A blend of Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel, this is a Crush that demands to be shared. References of specific flavors:  SUGARPLUM, BLUEBERRY, DARK CHOCOLATE, BLACK PEPPER, HERBS,  Your review: This is a good dry red wine. The initial smell is not as bitter as its aftertaste but it really goes well in ba

                                                                                          Posted by ryanh19 on 3/19/23 Wine #1 Photo of the wine/label:  Photo holding the wine bottle showing: Name of wine: Principe Verdejo Frizzante  Varietal:   Verdejo Region:  Castilla Country:  Spain Year :  2022 Price:  $9.99 Shop/wine critic review: " The Prince Azul Frizzante Verdejo wine, as its name suggests, is a blue wine, made with partially fermented Verdejo grapes. But really it is a blue wine.  In most cases the blue wine is a white wine, colored with a natural substance, called anthocyanins. It can also be obtained if you add a chemical called indigocin This substance anthocyanin, is found in the skins of red grapes and in some fruits such as blackberries, plums or blueberries.  Blue wines can also be obtained from rosé wines, or red wines, although it is normal to obtain white wines, usually dry ( https://www.kroger.com/p/pinetti-notte-primitivo/0083972800434 .)"  References o

                                                                                               Posted on 3/10/23 by ryanh19 Wine #1  Photo of the wine/label:  Photo holding the wine bottle showing:  Name of wine: Oliver Varietal: White Blend Region: Indiana  Country:  United States  Year:  2022 Price:  $9.99 Shop/wine critic review: " This semi-sweet wine is luscious and tastes like freshly picked grapes. Remarkably rich and flowery aroma with a long, smooth and satisfying finish. Served chilled, Soft White is delightful when paired with poultry or pork dishes. An excellent accompaniment to fresh fruit...( https://www.totalwine.com/wine/white-wine/white-blend/oliver-soft-collection-sweet-white/p/107489750)" References of specific flavors: HONEYSUCKLE, PEACH, MANGO  Your review: This white wine is really good and reminds me of a chilled Riesling with its white blend incorporation. It is not too sweet or dry but has a great balance between both. You can definitely taste the pea

       Wine #1                                                                      Posted on 2/26/2023 by ryanh19        Photo of the wine/label:  Photo holding the wine bottle showing:  Name of wine: Barefoot Fruitasco  Varietal:  Moscato  Region:  California  Country:  United States  Year:  2019 Price:  $7.99 Shop/wine critic: " Pale pink coral color. Aromas of watermelon, fresh peach, honeysuckle, and apricot with a soft, crisp, petillant, moderately sweet light body and a polished, medium-length strawberry candies and ripe peach finish. A fresh and fruity sweet Moscato that will hit the spot. ( https://www.tastings.com/Wine-Review/Barefoot-Fruitscato-NV-Peach-California-USA-1.5L-06-10-2020.aspx)  " References of specific flavors:  ORANGE BLOSSOM, MANDARIN ORANGE, RIPE PEAR, LYCHEE, HONEYSUCKLE Your review: This is a very sweet wine that is okay for a low-quality and cheap wine. It goes well with the low alcohol content.  You can smell and taste the peach and pear aromas

Ryan's Wine Tasting:                                                                                            Posted on 2/3/23 by ryanh19 Photo of the wine/label: Photo holding the wine bottle showing:  Name of wine: Juggernaut  Varietal: C abernet Sauvignon Region: California   Country: United States  Year:  2020 Price:  $19.99 Shop/wine critic:   "French oak beautifully transforms intense hillside fruit into a wine with uncommon richness and smooth, luxurious texture. Juggernaut hillside Cabernet is a wine that is fierce, brave and delicious( https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/cabernet-sauvignon/juggernaut-cabernet-sauvignon/p/194668750) ". References of specific flavors:  Black Currant, Pencil Lead, Tobacco, Blackberry, Mint  Your review: The initial smell was definitely woody and it comes out much during the taste. It was a good complex tasting and very dry red wine as it had a high concentration. I feel I did not get the full thought of this wine because I had