Buena Vista Chardonnay (Sonoma) 2016

Light straw hue with aromas of lovely seductive fruit-filled bouquet full of sweetness and very light baking spices with a steely edge to the tropical fruit compote.

Palate--Vanilla, razor sharp acidity, a foundation of off dry sweetness, a mid palate creaminess, with a citric feel but a lingering finish of tropical fruit salad.

I visited Buena Vista two different times quite a few years ago and they had the best tasting room staff of all the wineries I had been to over the years in Napa, Sonoma and Temecula. This wine is a reflection of the quality of their company in all they do. I don't believe I have ever had a less than stellar experience with a BV wine and this shows why.

This wine was released around $30 but I found it at a State store reduced to $13; an absolute steal! This 5 year old Chard is prime time and showing no hint of going south. Pairing tonight with New England clam bake dinner and we will be raising 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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