Tasting Notes: The 2014 American Wine Society National Tasting Project

The Wines:

1. Cune Monopole 2013; $14.99
2. Bodegas Ramone Bilbao Valinas Albarino 2012; $14.99
3. Emilio Moro Finca Resalso 2012; $14.99
4. Cune Crianza 2010; $11.99
5. Condado de Haza Ribera del Duero Tinto 2009; $27.99

Thank you to our wonderful hosts, Matt and Carol Kristofik who expertly paired the wines with recipes from TAPAS, The Little Dishes of Spain by Penelope Casas

With the White Wines:

Marinated Mushrooms in a saffron bath

Shrimp, Melon and Apple Salad in a dressing of mayo, ketchup, and Worchestershire

With the Red Wines:

Meatballs in Almond Sauce

Stewed Zucchini, Peppers, and Tomatoes

The food and the wines were delicious scoring between a 14 and 20 (perfect) points!