Rocky Gully Dry Riesling 2014

Light straw hue with aromas of oily, tropical fruit melange, green melon, vanilla, with a cinnamon hint.

Palate--Nice lip smacking acidity, loads of juicy tropical fruit, and somewhat lingering finish with a touch of stones and makes you want to do it all over again.

This Aussie Riesling hales from Western Australia, made by Franklin Estates. It's a juicy expression and although it even says "DRY" on the label there would be many people who would avoid this saying, "I don't like sweet wines." This is wine is DRY but uber fruity which makes it taste sweet.

Just about every-time I review a Riesling I state that it is a very under-appreciated wine. This one which has some years on it is lovely and classic and I wish now I had bought more. Marked down from $25, I paid $12 and would have been decent at $25. I will be serving it with seafood chowder I just whipped up 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!

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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