Lucky Duck Riesling

On the bottle: Lucky you! We searched the globe to create a collection of authentic, great tasting international wines, with layers of flavor.

Sweet notes of citrus and apricot. Enjoy Lucky Duck alone or paired with white meats, fresh vegetable dishes, or spicy Asian cuisine.

750 mL, 9.5% Alc. by vol., Wal-Mart, $3.97

I've had this wine before and I picked it up again on a Wal-Mart trip where I had to deal with frustrating employees who were no help. It was less than $4 so it went in the cart. I remembered having this before and liking it, but I didn't remember how cheap it was! The Riesling is very sweet, but not too sweet to make it into Boone's Farm territory. It has a nice citrus smell, no alcohol burn in the scent or the taste. This would be a great wine for a budget party, or to introduce non-wine drinkers into wine. I'd buy it again for a party or if I needed to reduce my budget, but it doesn't have alot of flavor so I wouldn't seek it specifically.

Yalumba Y Series Viognier 2010

According to their website: A bright yellow straw in colour, the Yalumba Y Series Viognier 2010 exhibits an alluring mix of honeysuckle, candied ginger and glace´ pineapple aromas, which are typical of this exotic variety. In the mouth the palate has flavours of fresh pineapple and dried figs. It is finely balanced with silky texture from wild fermentation and lees aging. A wine of poise, which is delicious with zucchini flowers stuffed with a goat’s cheese, pine nut and baby spinach mousse. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

750 mL, 14.5% Alc. by vol., Specs, $9.89

I bought it because it was less than $10, has some kind of weird tentacle thing on the front, and the bottle mentions hints of lychee. It was very smooth while it was still cold, but if it heats up a bit the citrus notes become slightly harsh. Sweet, but not too sweet. I had trouble getting a good smell from it. It has a little bitter after taste, but nothing a sweet cheese couldn't cure! I would definitely buy this again as long as it doesn't creep too high above $10.

Hello!

I'm going to use this blog to record the wines I drink. I'll post how much they where and where I bought them to help anyone who might want to find these wines again. Hope you enjoy, I know I will!