Jardin Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 "The Long Fuse"

Nice hue with some intensity in the heavy, dark burgundy color with aromas of green, green green, vegetal bouquet some "bottle stink" and hidden under it all is a touch of fruit.

Palate-- Better than expected in light of the bouquet, but not great. Hefty presence with a thickish texture which is quite nice, a big beam of dark fruit but it is overwhelmed by the green pepper/vegetal foundation. It seemed to be balancing out as it breathed.

The get a grip factor here is that I paid $8 for it and for that it's ok.

Many years ago I had high hopes for S. African Cabernet as I was finding some real potential in the wines and then something changed and they turned to crap for the most part. In fairness, I abandoned spending my hard earned money on hoping for the best and stopped buying them. So it is been a long time since I have had any until this one.

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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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