Borgo Scopeta 2015

Slightly muted cherry hue with clear ricking at the rim. Nice bouquet rises of cocoa dust, fragrant pie cherry fruit with a wonderful savory overlay that is spicy and sweet.

Palate--Tart first impression with all the goodness of the bouquet absent in the mouth. Austere, over the hill but still very drinkable at the moment and might surprise me when I pair it with my bruschetta I am preparing.

I just bought this at an out of state wine store that runs great deals. I paid $12 for this marked down from $20. *It may just be over the hill.

*Okay then--with my bruschetta this wine is wonderful! This is a great example of the difference between a "food wine" and a wine that drinks well all by itself. If you find this for $10-12 grab it and have it with a nice pasta and tomato based sauce dish and you will love it. Or even with pizza sp 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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