Desert Wind Ruah 2014

Lighter than expected hue like a cranberry jelly showing it's age. Aromas of Mint, a slight touch of green pepper, a good bit of milky chocolate, and a big eucalyptus wave.

Palate --A bit of a bitter first impression but not off putting, with an acidic foundation, sharp tannins, blueberry beam and fleeting flavors.

This was my wine with my prime rib roast for Christmas. Not a great selection but not bad. The paring was adequate, the wine is just lacking as I expected more out of it. It is one of those multi-grape blends which is not easy to do well. I paid under $20 for it and I would pass it up the next time around.

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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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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!

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