Vintage Cellar Wine Tasting March 2nd

Name: Monte Aman
Variety: Tempranillo
Region:  Southern Spain, Arlanza
Country: Spain
Year:2009
Price:$5.95
My Review:
It had a very strong smell of alcohol, which wasn't what I expecting. I smelled a hint of vanilla also. It was very chalky and more dry than I would prefer. I did not enjoy this wine very much
Critic Review: 
Inky ruby. Ripe cherry and plum on the nose. Smooth and fleshy, with deep dark fruit flavors complicated by bitter chocolate and anise. A spicy quality adds lift and focus to the weighty fruit. Offers an appealing mix of power and energy and drinks very well right now." - Stephen Tanzer — 88 points

Name: Villa d'
Variety: Villa
Region: Orvieto
Country: Italy
Year:2010
Price:$6.25

My Review:
It was a tad bit sour for my taste, I also wasn't a big fan of this wine.
Critic Review: 
This is a fantastic white wine from Umbria, one of the most beautiful regions in Italy. Fresh and crisp, it has a wonderful floral bouquet.

Name: Cortenova
Variety: Montepulciano
Region: Abruzzo
Country: Italy
Year:2010
Price:$10.95
My Review:
Too dry, too salty, & too bitter! 
Critic Review: 
Cortenova Montepulciano d Abruzzo is made with 100% Montepulciano d Abruzzo Traditional vinification at controlled temperature. Deep ruby red color with violet highlights and a pleasant and fruity bouquet. Full bodied, soft tannins and good acidity. Excellent with pasta dishes and red meats.

Name:  Sentinelle de Massiac
Variety: Sentinelle
Region:  Minervios
Country: France
Year:2010
Price:$13
My Review:
It had a very strong after-taste. It also smelled sweet, like berries.
Critic Review: 
This delicious Minervois is smooth and fruit-forward with subtle spice tones. From a boutique producer, they could have used some help with the label, but they sure got the wine down.
The “Sentinelle” cuvée is the more precocious of the two reds produced at Massiac. The tannins are more supple and the fruit a touch “sweeter”, more forward and less rustic than its companion. Fermentation and elevage are in tank. The wine is bottled within a year of the harvest. The blend is usually two-thirds Syrah and one-third Carignan. (Rosenthal Wine Merchants)

Name:  Belmondo
Variety: Moscato
Region:  Bardolino 
Country: Italy
Year:2011
Price:$8.49
My Review
The wine, while relatively straightforward, managed to be incredibly peachy and floral without tasting soapy, then had a nice level of acidity and a small amount of effervescence to balance out the body and sweetness. 
Critic Review: 
This sweet wine is light in color with floral aromas including notes of orange blossom, jasmine and honeysuckle. Flavors include peach, melon and spice.