FLORIA Vin de Pays des Cotes de Gascogne

It's never a good sign when Mike opens the bottle and snorts out a few giggles after taking in the scent. Why do they always seem to be the bottles I decide to review? Where's my 47 lb. rooster?

I like to think our blog is most helpful to those who are just starting to discover wine. Wine for novices, not just the cheap. Those are the readers I think of when I try to describe how much I dislike tonight's selection of white wine. If you haven't ever found a wine you enjoy, or if you're looking for your first taste of white wine, I wouldn't advise starting with this wine. The smell is enough to turn you off but in case you're feeling adventurous, don't take that sip! It's sour and has a sharp taste that leaves you thinking of rubber tires. I've had a couple of glasses now and can't find the 'tropical and citrus fruit flavours' that the bottle claims it has. Considering the success we have found with other white wines lately, this one lands squarely in the 'no, never again' column.

I realize I could be wrong. This is a French, medium-dry white wine and the cost is definitely tempting for those who like whites. Let me know if I'm crazy. I just think that compared to the Amaicha Torrontes and the Fetzer reviewed earlier in this blog, this was somewhat of a disappointment.


5 out of 10. And that's being generous. I've had a few glasses.

The Wine Sellar, $8.99