Lindeman's Bin 80 Cabernet Merlot

Name: Lindeman's Bin 80 Cabernet Merlot
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
Region: Southeastern
Country: Australia
Year: 2015
Price: $7.95
Shop review: Medium red in color with ruby hues. On the nose aromas of dark red berries, blackcurrants and ripe plums
While the palate is  medium bodied, with dark red berries and a soft tannic finish.
My Review: This wine was very fruity, and smelled quite nice. I thought it maybe tasted like pears, but I don’t eat pears much so I couldn’t be sure. I enjoyed it quite a bit, and I wouldn’t mind pairing it with food next time, as I didn’t this time.

Primes

Name: Primes
Variety: Ruby Port
Region: Oporto
Country: Portugal
Price: $18
Shop Review: Ruby color; red fruit aromas; pleasantly sweet and balanced taste. As the wines used to produce Prime's Ruby Port age, they gain smoothness and elegance while retaining their fruitiness, intensity and youthful ruby color. They are then blended together for balance and consistency.
My Review: I did not like this last wine, the port wine, because it remained me of black licorice and Good N’ Plenty, which I despise. I did not try this wine with food.

Domaine du Poujol

Name: Domaine du Poujol
Variety: Grenache Cinsault
Region: Languedoc
Country: France
Year: 2011
Price: $13
Shop Review: Minerally and berry notes make for a savory blend of flavors in this fine-grained red. Dried berry fruit dominates, with accents of white pepper and dill seed. Delivers lively acidity on the finish. Drink now through 2018.
My review: My overall impression of this wine was that it reminded me very strongly of the beach - I’m not sure what element in the wine gave me that association, but it was definitely there. I also noticed that it had a strong taste under my tongue, which was new. I did not try this wine with food.

Pazo de Monterrey

Name: Pazo de Monterrey

Variety: Godello
Region: Monterrei
Country: Spain
Year: 2014
Price: $16
Shop Review: Clean, minerally, slightly green in aromatics and oh so approachable and nice. For an under-$15 white, this Godello from Monterrei excels with layered flavors of apple, minerals and natural spice. The finish is long and hints at fresh herbs like thyme and tarragon. Potentially superb with garlic shrimp or calamari over fresh greens.
My review: This wine felt heavier on the tongue than the Domaine de la Foret, and tasted a bit like juice (it reminded me of white-grape juice). It wasn’t as refreshing as the first, and the taste of alcohol was much stronger. I did not try this wine with food.

Domaine de la Forêt 2015 Rosé (Mediterranée)

Name: Domaine de la Forêt 2015 Rosé (Mediterranée)
Variety: Grenache Cinsault
Region: Provence
Country: France
Year: 2015
Price: $10
Wine Critic Review: In color, this is almost white. In flavor it is equally light. There is some attractive acidity and the soft wine will slip down easily. The aftertaste is crisp with just a touch of red currant. 85 points 
My review: I enjoyed this wine quite a bit - so much so that I bought it, in fact. It tasted fresh and light - very fitting for the weather outside, which was in the 70s and felt like spring. The taste was sharp and vaguely like apples. I did not pair it with food.