Ryan Holgerson

                                                                             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