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Gallo Family Vineyard Selection Tasting Notes

January 20, 2011

Ernest & Julio Gallo, USA, Wine

Gallo Family Vineyards Chardonnay (187ml)Gallo Family Vineyards Chardonnay (187ml)

Delightfully light-bodied wine with a refreshingly smooth and crisp finish. With flavours of pear, tropical fruit, honeydew melon, and apple aromas.

Gallo as the most powerful wine brand in the world ~ The Power 100, 2010

Gallo Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2009Gallo Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2009

Delightfully light-bodied wine with a refreshingly smooth and crisp finish. With flavours of pear, tropical fruit, honeydew melon, and apple aromas.

Gallo as the most powerful wine brand in the world ~ The Power 100, 2010

Gallo Family Vineyards White Zinfandel 2010Gallo Family Vineyards White Zinfandel 2010

This medium bodied wine shows fruit flavours of dried cranberry, watermelon with fresh cherry and strawberry notes. There are lingering aromatics of sweet red raspberry and cherry fruit along with Tropical notes.

Gallo as the most powerful wine brand in the world ~ The Power 100, 2010

Gallo Family Vineyards White Zinfandel 2009 (1500ml)Gallo Family Vineyards White Zinfandel 2009 (1500ml)

This medium bodied wine shows fruit flavours of dried cranberry, watermelon with fresh cherry and strawberry notes. There are lingering aromatics of sweet red raspberry and cherry fruit along with Tropical notes.

Gallo as the most powerful wine brand in the world ~ The Power 100, 2010

Gallo Family Vineyards Moscato NVGallo Family Vineyards Moscato NV

This wine is bursting with delicious flavours of peach, honey and ripe citrus in a delightfully light style.

Gallo as the most powerful wine brand in the world ~ The Power 100, 2010

Gallo Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2009Gallo Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2009

A medium bodied wine with light minerality and a crisp refreshing finish. The wine shows fresh citrus layered with fresh greens and hints melon.

Gallo as the most powerful wine brand in the world ~ The Power 100, 2010

Gallo Family Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2010Gallo Family Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2010

A blend of 76% Pinot Grigio, 12% Chenin Blanc, 4% Viognier. The wine has ripe apple, pear aromas with fresh citrus flavours and hints of pineapple as a finish.

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Gallo Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (187ml)Gallo Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (187ml)

This is a medium-bodied wine with a nice finish. Aroma of blackberry and berry jam that nicely integrate with notes of spices, chocolate and vanilla.

Gallo as the most powerful wine brand in the world ~ The Power 100, 2010

Gallo Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2009Gallo Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

This is a medium-bodied wine with a nice finish. Aroma of blackberry and berry jam that nicely integrate with notes of spices, chocolate and vanilla.

Gallo as the most powerful wine brand in the world ~ The Power 100, 2010

Gallo Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (1500ml)Gallo Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (1500ml)

This is a medium-bodied wine with a nice finish. Sweet aromas of fresh dark red fruit such as blackberry and raspberry with round, rich mouthfeel.

Gallo as the most powerful wine brand in the world ~ The Power 100, 2010

Gallo Family Vineyards Merlot 2009Gallo Family Vineyards Merlot 2009

This is a rich medium palate wine, shows aromas and flavours of dark cherry and cherry jam that blends with nuances and notes of spices, chocolate and vanilla for a balanced mouth feel with long fruit finish.

Gallo as the most powerful wine brand in the world ~ The Power 100, 2010
Commended ~ International Wine Challenge 2011

Gallo Family Vineyards Zinfandel 2009Gallo Family Vineyards Zinfandel 2009

Aromas of bright red fruit and blackberry jam with elegant oak notes of chocolate and spices. On the palate, the wine shows dark cherries and boysenberry jam. Tannins are smooth and velvety giving a rich, soft, and balanced finish.

Gallo as the most powerful wine brand in the world ~ The Power 100, 2010

Gallo Family Vineyards Shiraz 2009Gallo Family Vineyards Shiraz 2009

Medium bodied with soft tannins and is distinguished by the natural fruit character of ripe blackberry and blueberry with a hint of bacon and brown oak spice.

Gallo as the most powerful wine brand in the world ~ The Power 100, 2010

Gallo Family Vineyards Summer Red NVGallo Family Vineyards Summer Red NV

A blend of 42% Zinfandel, 30% Pinot Noir, 10% Barbera, 5% Grenache, 13% other. With a ripe and juicy taste, this wine has delicious flavours of raspberry, pomegranate, and cherry. Excellent served chilled. The vibrant flavours of cherries and pomegranate make this a natural to serve with a variety of lighter foods.