Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico 2003

The gorgeous hue is a dark black cherry with tremendous aromas of sweet and savory spices rising from the bowl full of sweet cherries, spring daffodils, the slightest touch of anise, a kiss of prune whip and a nearly minty like black licorice at the end. There is not a suggestion of bricking on this 18 year old Sangiovese.

Palate--First impression is of a perfectly integrated wine at its very best. The palate is brimming with different flavors of tart pie cherry, sweet fresh cherry, again a hint of prune, mint and savory spices. It finishes with a lingering reminder of what Sangiovese can be.

My temperature controlled cellar (actually a humble wine fridge) is down to 2 "drink now" bottles. Today's dinner choice to accompany the fabulous Italian dish called timballo. (look it up) It is labor intensive and my wife has been three days putting it together in celebration of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

I paid around $20 probably 10 years ago and I am not sure you could even find it today. Even with this age it will hold for another 1-2 years and should be enjoyable over the next 4 so raise a glass!

To the One who says, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life, no one comes to the Father but by Me." To Him be glory and honor now and forever more!

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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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