Vivacious Vino - Review of Lake Anna Lake Side Sunset

Name: Lake Anna Lake Side Sunset

Variety: 46% Merlot, 41% Traminette, 14% Cabernet Franc

Region: Virginia

Country: United States

Year: 2012

Price: $14

Alcohol Content: ??

With/Without Food: No food




Wine Review: Sociable and fun, this light, fruity, semi-dry wine is refreshing with spicy dishes, ham, fruit, and soft cheeses. Excellent before dinner or with dessert.

My Review: This is one of the wines I tasted at a wine festival in my hometown. The smell was amazing. Very apple-y! It also had a lot of spices and dark fruits in both the nose and taste. It also had a little carbonation, which made it totally refreshing. Since it was a sweeter wine, the tannins weren’t too bad! Ended up getting a bottle of this!

Vivacious Vino - Review of Lake Anna Lake Side White

Name: Lake Anna Lake Side White

Variety: 64% Seyval Blanc, 24% Vidal Blanc, 12% Chardonnay

Region: Virginia

Country: United States

Year: 2012

Price: $14

Alcohol Content: ??

With/Without Food: No food




Wine Review:  Waves of tropical fruit tossed with a zest of lemon make this semi-sweet libation perfect for picnics at the beach, sipping by the winter fireplace, or pairing with everyday food, anytime, anywhere. Fermented and aged in stainless steel.

My Review: This is one of the wines I tasted at a wine festival in my hometown. YUM. I really liked this blend. There was 3.5% residual sugar in this wine so it was on the sweeter side, but man would it be a good wine for the beach or pool this summer! …Even better if we made it into a slushy! The smell was very sweet and there were a lot of tropical fruits, lemon and lime, and pear.

Vivacious Vino - Review of Lake Anna Totally White

Name: Lake Anna Totally White

Variety: 48% Chardonnay, 37% Seyval Blanc, 15% Vidal Blanc

Region: Virginia

Country: United States

Year: 2012

Price: $14

Alcohol Content: ??

With/Without Food: No food




Wine Review:  No green apples. No ripe peaches. No tropical touches. No subtle hints. JUST...Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc, and Vidal Blanc.

My Review: This is one of the wines I tasted at a wine festival in my hometown. I have to disagree with their review. I smelt and tasted a little apple, pear, and peaches, along with oranges, pinapple, and a little oak. It was a nice balance of crisp and smooth. I think that this would be a good wine for a dinner with friends because it’s a blend and has a lot going on with it and for the price I think it’s a pretty decent wine!

Vivacious Vino - Review of Lake Anna Spotsylvania Claret

Name: Lake Anna Spotsylvania Claret

Variety: 50% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: Virginia

Country: United States

Year: 2012

Price: $16

Alcohol Content: 13%

With/Without Food: No food




Wine Review:  Bright cherry-tinged with herb and raspberry flavors make this medium-bodied ruby garnet-colored red appealing to a broad range of wine drinkers. The lively acidity helps it pair with a diverse assortment of foods.

My Review: This is one of the wines I tasted at a wine festival in my hometown. The nose on this one was nice, but just a classic red blend for me. The tannins were medium and the acidity wasn’t too harsh, but it wasn’t my favorite from this winery.

Vivacious Vino - Review of Lake Anna Chambourcin

Name: Lake Anna Chambourcin

Variety: 100% Chambourcin

Region: Virginia

Country: United States

Year: 2012

Price: $21

Alcohol Content: ??

With/Without Food: No food




Wine Review: Bold, jammy, fruit awakens the senses, while balanced acidity and silky smooth tannins satisfy their desire for more. This is friendly yet sublime, by itself, with pizza, burgers, or something a little more noble.

My Review: This is one of the wines I tasted at a wine festival in my hometown. The smell was of cherries and raspberries and deliciousness. I thought that the tannins weren’t so smooth, but I really liked the currents, black cherries, and other dark ripe fruits. I liked this for a red, but wouldn’t have bought it for that price.