Bourgogne "Les Deux Terres" 2013

Burnt garnet hue with bricking at the rim and beyond; definitely showing its age! Aromas of wonderful spring daffodils, Hyacinths, I kid you not, subtle aged cherry notes.

Palate--Definitely at its peak and a beyond, but is a marvelous and exemplary showing of a Gamay that can hold its own even after 8 years which is amazing! It is still perky, still has some life, but needs to be drunk NOW. It is very enjoyable and exciting to see this grape do so well which is a credit to the vintner(s) who created this!

Gamay is the premier grape of Beaujolais which can range from the very simplest of joys (Beaujolais Nouveaux) to the Beaujolais Cru which can have structure, finesse and even elegance. I don't remember what I paid for this but it was probably a steal around $12. 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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