Navigator California Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Off kind of red hue with aromas of sweet savory spices, with a touch of cigar ash, mocha hints, and sweet red berries

Palate--Dense flavor filled first impression with huge mouth filling fruit forward presentation with a lovely bitterness mid palate which I find in better reds. The finish goes on and on.

This is made by the Precision Wine Company which honestly I have never heard of. It is made from sourced grapes all over California potentially but sometime wineries are able to score a sale on super quality grapes in excess from suppliers with a glut. But because they are from varied regions or (AVA's) they can only be labeled as "California."

I paid $13 for this Cab which was originally marketed at $30. I see it on the web from $20 - $30. At $13 I would buy a case; at $25 I would say "OK" so it's your call to raise a glass or not!

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Straw hue with aromas of gentle vanilla, lime, more vanilla, and citrus. Palate-- Fresh, clean, teensy pin prick bubbles, creamy texture, fresh clean finish that lingers a bit. If you want a great summer bubbly with no animals on the label, tastes like real wine than a manufactured wine beverage, this is a great summer choice. It's a Trader Joe's regular and runs $10. Raise a glass, sit on your deck or pool side and enjoy!

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 :)

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