Villa Puccini Toscana 2015

Nice cranberry jelly hue with aromas of lighter "musty" cherry (musty in a good way not a bad way). A somewhat classic Tuscan aroma at 6:00 position of the glass has a daffodil like fragrance. Savory spices at the rim.

Palate--Whoa--First impression is acidic with chewy tannins and an austere presentation. More cherry mid-palate with a very subtle fennel finish.

I will be having this with homemade spaghetti and will clearly reveal what the real assessment of this wine is. Right now at its age it is on the bubble as far as I am concerned. It may very well surprise though with a little more breathing and served with food. We shall see...

Update--Yup! With my dinner this was a really nice example of Tuscany's forté and a delicious $12 wine with my spaghetti so raise a glass!

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Peachy Canyon Zinfandel 2017

Nice depth of hue at a dark cranberry jelly with aromas of stewed cherries, and tart pie cherries. Palate--Nice first impression with dry tannins, impressive Zin dark berry flavors full of spice and lingering berry flavors. Peachy Canyon has always made a decent inexpensive Zin and this is at the $8 price point at Trader Joes. It is satisfying, and though it is at cellar temperature at the moment it will even be bigger and open to more expressive Zinfandel fruit. This Lodi Zin is another example of Lodi really coming into its own for solid Zins which are value priced. I still like Sonoma Zins as my fave but honestly it won't be long before long that Lodi may bust their bubble. Raise a glass!

M. Chevallier Brut (Cava)

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!

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