Parasphere Zinfandel 2014 (Sonoma)

Really lovely hue with a dark black berry hue and aromas of baker's bittersweet chocolate, mint on opening, wild dark berry fruit,

Palate--immense beam of ripe dark berries up front, a nice baked bread middle with a texture that is thickish, it even looked thick swirling in the glass, and long lasting bready fruit finish.
This is absolutely extraordinary. Perfectly integrated with room even to grow into its skin but who can resist right now?

I want to go grab a case of this ultra value gem offered by Trader Joes at--sit down--$8! I was just lamenting to a fellow zinophile the demise (to me) of Rosenblum the Zin maestros once they were taken over by Bronco and then Dieago Brands. If I didn't know better, I would swear this is a Rosenblum creation of old--be still my heart (and palate). If you see this around GRAB it. It is what Zinfandel was meant to be! Raise a case!!!

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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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