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This wine is a Rioja from Spain and is a blend of Garnacha and Tempranillo. |
| $16 from Dish in Scottsdale |
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- Smells like flowers.
- Sweet off the start but ends up being very well balanced.
- Great for lighter dishes, wouldn’t hold up well to steak or pasta.
- Smooth and flavorful, not overpowering.
- Light, happy, and enjoyable all on its own…like taking a nap on a hammock in your backyard it is easy to do and so refreshing.
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This is a Shiraz from California. This is one of Trader Joes’ “Two Buck Chuck” wines. We really liked the Cabernet and thought we’d give the Shiraz a review. |
| $3 from Trader Joes |
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- Jammy aromas with a hint of vanilla.
- Very acidic and sharp in the mouth.
- It’s really hard to get past the acidity in this wine - it masks any good flavors that might be there.
- A hint of oak.
- Remember how Joe Blow Red was like someone who rubbed you the wrong way for a while until you found out that you really had a lot in common and grew to value their friendship…..well this is more like the person that rubs you the wrong way the first time and continues to be a pain in the butt for the rest of your life. Leave this bottle on the shelf since it is absolutely horrible. We expect better of Trader Joe’s.
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This is a Chianti Riserva from Italy. Like most Italian wines it is built for a good meal. This wine would be great with a hearty macaroni dish(or pasta dish if you are Canadian or American). Or you could give it a try the next time you throw a steak on the grill. At six bucks this will not disappoint you. |
| $6 from Trader Joes |
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- Intense flower aromas - specifically lilly
- Hints of moist earth.
- Tastes like flowers with an oak finish.
- Smooth and flavorful.
- OK…so this wine had a lot of flowery aspects to it, that does not mean it is a little sissy. This wine could be like the small, undersized kid in your class that gets picked on by the school bully. That is, until he fights back and everyone finds out he is a third degree black belt in Karate. This wine definitely holds its own and can stand up for itself.
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This wine is a Gamay Noir from the Okanagan Valley |
| $19 CAD Purchased from British Columbia Liquor |
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- Aromas of berries and pepper.
- Light and fresh aroma.
- Higher tannins and not well balanced with strong alcohol taste.
- Would pair well with grilled steak or hearty meal.
- Decanting is highly recommended.
- This wine is young, cocky and a little bit arrogant… but it will grow on you if you let it. It’s like that young rookie that gets drafted into the league every year… there is some promise there, but not nearly as much as he would have you believe… maybe give it a few more years to mature for it to reach it’s full potential.
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This wine is a Tempranillo from the Ribera del Duero region of Spain. Tempranillo in this region is known as Tinta Fina. This wine has already aged for 5 years and will age very nicely for another 5. |
| $12 from Costco |
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- Aromas of chocolate, wood and ripe berries.
- Flavors of plumb, chocolate and vanilla in the finish.
- Abundant flavors with soft tannins.
- Very smooth and wonderfully complex.
- This is a thoroughly enjoyable bottle of wine that is fantastic to open now. We would love to have another bottle of this to keep for an additional 5 years to see how it matures. Complex and vibrant, just like your favorite charismatic Hollywood actress - except that this wine really is complex and vibrant, it’s not just putting on a show.
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When we first looked at this bottle with it’s funky label we did not have high expectations. We have been disappointed in the past with trendy looking labels. This bottle did not just surpass our expectations….it smashed our expectations. This is a bottle that you must pick up when you get the chance. The price is right and the complexity is so much fun. |
| $9 from Sprouts |
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- Strong aromas of fresh, and crisp red berries
- Slight scent of dark moist soil
- Not very sweet, but has a nice balance of fruit and earthiness
- Felt soft and velvety in the mouth
- Flavors of strawberry and caramel with a hint of vanilla on the tip of the tongue
- Like meeting someone that just rubs you the wrong way at first but then after a while you find that you misjudged them and they have actually become a good friend that you would not trade for the world.
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This is a Pinot Noir from Sonoma California. |
| $10 from Fresh & Easy |
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- Hints of bright raspberry in the aroma.
- The smell is very inviting, this wine can be easily be enjoyed on it’s own.
- Immediately this wine is light and fresh yet full of flavor.
- Strong smooth finish.
- A very solid Pinot for the price. Pick it up if you see it.
- This wine is like a surprise visit from an old friend. It’s comfortable and familiar, but you always learn something new every time.
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This wine is a Cabernet from South Australia wine producer Wolf Blass. |
| $19 CAD Purchased from British Columbia Liquor |
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- Aromas of spices and cherries.
- Decanting is recommended.
- Full bodied and bold with a smooth finish.
- Great with dark chocolate for with desert or a hearty meal at dinner.
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This is a Malbec Bonarda Blend from Argentina. |
| $5 from Fresh & Easy |
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- Very light scents of fruit with a predominant alcohol smell
- Strong tastes of blackberry at first
- Hints of pipe tobacco follow the fruit
- A lot of body but the flavors are not defined….they tend to meld together
- A bit unrefined and boisterous….like the obnoxious friend everyone has in their circle… You can handle him in small doses and you don’t really hate him….you just need to limit your time with him before he becomes a little too much.
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This is a Cabernet Sauvignon from California |
| $8 at Cost Plus World Market |
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- Strong floral aromas.
- Smooth and rounded with good body with tastes of plum and dark berries.
- Easy to drink with soft tannins.
- I was really surprised by this wine. I think the packaging lowered my expectations for some reason, but it turned out to be pretty decent. This wine was like going to a movie that you know nothing about, not expecting anything much and then being quite surprised by the quality and depth. Not a Oscar winner, but certainly worth seeing.
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(2 ratings, average: 4 out of 5)
