19 Crimes Dark Red 2017

Inky dark purple hue with aromas of tar, mocha, rich ripe blackberries, and plenty of savory spices.

Silky, thickish, rich chocolaty dark ripe berry foundation, tarry nuances, loads of spice, and rich lingering fruit filled finish and a tail end touch of smoke.

Yes this is a 20 megaton fruit bomb that should appeal to the modern day palate of red wine lovers who don't "like" red wine for the most part and don't want to spend a lot of money. At $8 this is hard to beat. And while I have my moments of wine snobbery--I mean I have been studying wine for over 40 years--I LOVE this! So there, deal with it. From the land of down under it's a blend of Shiraz (Syrah or Sirah) Grenache and Cabernet but I tell you, this is pretty much all Shiraz!

I say raise a glass!

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Emma Reichart Gewürztraminer 2020

*Label is for their Riesling not their Gewurztraminer Pale straw hue with loads of sweet aromas consisting of vanilla, citrus, tropical fruit with a lime splash. Palate--mouth watering acid, mouth filling tropical fruit, lime base, with sweet-tart freshness This $10 Gewürztraminer literally "Spicy Traminer" is one of my favorite German grapes and under appreciated much in the way German Riesling is. If you can get past the name, it's a lovely wine that pairs with Asian foods, spicy foods, or all by itself so raise a glass!

Sardon 2017 (Quinto Sardonia)

Vibrant plum purple hue with aromas of a spicy floral bouquet, sweet red hard cherry candies, sweet cream on the edges. Palate--Great first impression of joyful candied red fruit, and pink/orange colored circus peanut marshmallow(?) candy. This blend of primarily Tempranillo, with Malbec, Garnacha, and Cab Sauv. is a bit atypical for Tempranillo with delightful flavors of sweet cherry cream, a nice spicy beam of light red fruit and a finish of more candied flavors. Do NOT mistake my description with all the "sweet" adjectives as if this wine is actually sweet, it isn't. It is extremely fruity, lighter bodied, well made and really quite spectacular. It will do well with my grilled pork chops! At the $18 price point it is a real treat so raise a glass!

Barrel Heist Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Lighter hued cranberry color with aromas of sweet red berries and dried red fruit with a touch of spice. Palate--Fruit forward, easy to quaff with soft tannins, and a simple pleasant all around red. Just don't confuse this with a "real" cabernet Sauvignon. At $7 (Trader Joe's) let's get real... It's better than two buck chuck!

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