Folkway "Cayuma Badlands" 2016

Real time review) I love the inky dark nearly black hue! Aromas of elegant dark berries with gentle touches of savory spices, chocolate cherry bonbons but this is just the beginning as it is at wine fridge temp and needs to warm up and breathe. With air the bouquet is expansive with a lovely blend of fresh berry fruit and candied mocha cherry. Lovely!

First impression--super tart with lip smacking tannins but a lovely foundation that will support the new world fruit bomb without it being fruit bombish--I think. Again--it needs some time to open. With a bit of time and warming up, the tartness is mellowing out a bit, the fruit is lovely.

This is a really nice unique expression of Santa Barbara Cabernet blend with 230% Cab Franc. It is delicious and will drink its best in another 2-4 years. We paid on the $20's for it and it is delightful so raise a glass!

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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!

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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