Dry Creek Fumé Blanc (Sonoma) 2018

Very pale yellow nearly clear, with big aromas of luxuriant tropical fruits, sweet banana flavored candies, (think marshmallow circus peanut candy of a day now gone) Lemon juice, and mango.

Palate--Mouth filling flavors of super sweet fresh squeezed lemons, and tropical fruit salad, green melon and not a touch of *grass.

Fumé blanc which is Sauvignon Blanc was coined by the Napa Valley icon, Robert Mondavi. This Fumé was vinified in Stainless steel without a touch of oak. It is bone dry and yet super "sweet." Which means there is basically no residual sugar and yet due to the uber fruitiness of the grapes, it tastes sweet. And the reason I put an * by the word grass, is that most Sauvignon Blancs I have tasted from all around the world have a characteristic "grassy" bouquet. This one does not.

I paid a bargain price for this at around $10 but sells more around the $16 price point. At either price it is a keeper.

I am serving scallops on a bed of Basmati pilaf of my own creation and I assure you we will be raising 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!

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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