inkberry Mountain Estate shiraz cabernet 2017

Inkberry 2017 Mountain Estate Shiraz-Cabernet (Central Ranges ...

Highly pigmented, with somewhat opaque garnet hue with aromas of sweet vanilla cream frosting after a bit of breathing. A gentle bouquet of baked dark berry pie, with gentle sweet baking spices at the rim.

Palate--Supple texture with relaxed tannins, a nice "shirazy" mid palate beam of black raspberries, a touch of savory spices down the middle and a finish of oak and sweet fruit.

Can't remember what I paid for this Aussie bold red but I know it wasn't the routine $14 listed. I was a bit put off at the very first smell out of the bottle having not breathed at all. "Smells like a cheap cabernet" I said to myself. I was delightfully surprised when after aerating it into my glass, it was much better.

I am paring this with my Chicago deep dish pizza I have flown in from "Lou Malnati's." Always a great Sunday evening treat for my wife and I so raise a glass!

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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!

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!

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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