Zeller Schwartze Katz

We finally got the gang back together for a wine skyping session after a long hiatus.  For more information about how we got together check out our story/mission statement. 

We tried a Zeller Schwartze Katz Qualitätswein by Schmitt Söhne. Good German wine from the Zell vineyard in Longuich Germany with 9.5% alcohol. It says to be paired with light foods and served chilled. It's a steal at $8.99. Most of us had the 2014 vintage. 

Appearance: translucent amber, almost clear with quick legs

Nose: sweet, flowery, slightly citrus, honeysuckle 

Taste: fruity, Apple, pear, citrus, clean finish with no aftertaste 

Pairing: went well with various cheese and crackers, pretzels 

Ratings:

Sherry 3

Robin 3 

Erin 3

Sam 3

Melissa 3

We all really liked this wine but couldn't give it a 4 on the Brit scale since we didn't think it was a Superior culinary event (it was sooo light!). On a side note Melissa thinks that only red wines can be 4s. 🙄 See our post about the Brit scale for more information on our rating system. 

This is a great light wine that pretty much anyone would like.  Great to bring to a dinner with friends. Sherry called this a great patio wine. 

Fratelli Bellini

Tonight we tasted Vino Bianco's Fratelli Bellini from Rufina Italy.  It was a 10.99 white wine in a SHARK BOTTLE!  Yes, I Erin Swartzwelder picked this wine.  It's a shark bottle.  Do I really need to explain my choice?  The entire Smeal clan was together for this one: Sherry, Brit, Robin, Jim, and most of the children and spouses attended as well.  :) 



None of us paired the wine with anything since we didn't end up tasting until 9:15ish. 

Appearance: The wine had legs, tiny bubbles, and was a ginger ale color.

Nose: We smelled citrus, honeysuckle, and it smelled DRY.  Robin pointed out that since it is 12% alcohol it will probably taste dry as well.  (GEE thanks).

Taste: We agreed that it was a light tasting wine.  It is citrus-y and it tastes just like it smells. DRY

Rating on the 4 point Brit Scale: (we needed a refresher on the Brit Scale and if you would like to know more about our rating scale click here.)

Brit 2
Robin 2
Sherry 2
Erin 3
Melissa  2

I must say that the coolness of the shark bottle MAY have influenced my rating.....