100 Mile Zinfandel (Lodi) review by (PB)

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A hefty slightly opaque garnet hue has aromas of spices and slight stewed tomato, really ripe dark berries and a powdery note above the rim and this is on opening and right from my very chilly cellar this time of year. Meaning--it is likely to yield more goodness as it warms up!

Palate--Black pepper up front, bright berry flavors that are not too jammy with loads of spice mid palate, and a surprising finish that lingers and lingers.

Okay this is a "get a grip" kind of wine because it cost me just under $8! This is one of those Trader Joe values that can be sketchy a lot of the time. By sketchy I mean, if you don't really know what you're drinking, then plow ahead on the $8 Cabernets etc. That's not being a snob, it's being discriminating. But this Zinfandel, which happens to be my favorite affordable grape, is truly full of flavors that scream ZINFANDEL! At this price point, it's a stock up kind of wine so raise a glass, or even 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!

Pure Bred (Old Vine) Zinfandel Lodi 2017

Very light hue with a unique aroma (slight) at the side rim of dill pickle juice which is intriguing. Zin aromas of wild berries, not over powering but pleasant, with a touch of rustic zinfulness. (OK that was cheesy!) Palate--There's a watery first impression but is quickly engulfed in big Zin fruitiness which is quickly fleeting leaving a pleasant lingering gentle berry goodness with a slightly "green" end. OK, I am the Zin maestro having had more zins in my life than possibly all other varietals combined? Well, if not, I am getting there. Zin is my grape. And here is the get a grip factor; this sells for $6.50 from Trader Joes, nuff said. Face it, I can't drink Turley, or Rosenblum single vineyard zins everyday (or even every week) so if you're having the gang over and want a light hearted red for those who insist they don't like red wine, give them I bit of this and see what happens. At this price, I'll raise a glass. Thanks MB :)

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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