George Phillips cellars Zinfandel 2018

Purple/garnet hue with aromas of bright lively red fruit, gentle spices of the savory variety, more warm fruit as the wine warms up.

Palate--Eye popping vibrant acidity which smacks your senses awake! Brilliant Zinfandel profile made in the *"lighter" style. Definite beam of cocoa or milk chocolate which makes you think of cherry bonbons.

*Lighter style doesn't mean a wimpy wine or an inferior wine. It is the discretion of the vintner to decide how to make his wine. This one works quite well!

This was shared with me by a friend, and it was a nice surprise. The availability of this wine may be restricted to a wine club but if you have the opportunity it is a different version of all we love about Sins! Raise a glass!

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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 :)

M.Chevallier Carte Noire BRUT

Very pale yellow hue with nice, tiny bubbles and ample aromas of strong lemony citrus. Palate--Off dry fruity (cava) from Spain and a Trader Joes pick. This is a nice $9 sparkler from TJ's. Freixnet is my fave inexpensive Cava and the TJ's guy saw me hunting. He suggested and I grabbed one. Glad I did. Certainly a "raise a glass"kind of wine, chilled down with seafood, grilled salmon, appetizers and just about anything really. I'll be snagging more.

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