North by Northwest "Red Blend" 2015

Nice intensely pigmented dark purple hue with aromas that are gushing over the rim into my nose from two feet away. Touches of sweet milk chocolate above the rim, red berry cream candies, cigar ash, rose water,

Palate--Zesty, bold, fruit bombish, presentation, with gobs of blackberry jam, a hint of blueberries, lip smacking tannins, and a berry finish that hangs on for some time.

Columbia Valley in Washington state has established itself as a credible, value region for growing grapes of numerous varieties, This blend is equal parts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot. If you''re in one of those "fruit bomb" kind of wines this is a nice value at the $9 I paid for it though it seems to run around $15 more often. I like fruit bombs so this will go well with my winter grilled (real charcoal) BBQ'd chicken so raise a glass

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Peachy Canyon Zinfandel 2017

Nice depth of hue at a dark cranberry jelly with aromas of stewed cherries, and tart pie cherries. Palate--Nice first impression with dry tannins, impressive Zin dark berry flavors full of spice and lingering berry flavors. Peachy Canyon has always made a decent inexpensive Zin and this is at the $8 price point at Trader Joes. It is satisfying, and though it is at cellar temperature at the moment it will even be bigger and open to more expressive Zinfandel fruit. This Lodi Zin is another example of Lodi really coming into its own for solid Zins which are value priced. I still like Sonoma Zins as my fave but honestly it won't be long before long that Lodi may bust their bubble. 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!

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