The Aruma Malbec 2018 is a joint project between Nicolas Catena and Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) of Bordeaux fame. Both represent families that have been in the wine trade since the 1800s. They created Bodegas Caro is 1999 which is dedicated to growing high altitude (the vineyards 3,000 feet above sea level) focusing on Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Malbec was … [Read more...]
La Burgondie Brut Rosé
The La Burgondie Brut Rosé is an $11.99 Trader Joe's import Sparkling wine made in the Traditional Method with grapes farmed in the Burgundy region of France. This is a Cremant which is French for Sparkling wine or Bubbly. The grapes used in this Cremant are 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Gamay. If you are not familiar with Burgundy the southernmost growing region is Beaujolais … [Read more...]
Lange Twins Old Vine Zinfandel 2017
The Lange Twins Old Vine Zinfandel 2017 is an Estate grown Zinfandel sourced from vineyards in the Lodi AVA of California's Central Valley. The Lange Twins are identical twins Brad and Randall Lange, their family have farmed in Lodi since the 1870s and first purchased vineyards in 1916. They are the 4th generation farming grapes with the 5th generation also part of the … [Read more...]
30 Miles Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 ALDI
The 30 Miles Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 ALDI is a $14.99 store exclusive. That is about all I know about this wine. I can usually do some sleuthing and figure out who made Trader Joe's wine. But ALDI does things a little differently. With Trader Joe's wines, I can do a trademark search and find out which producer holds the trademark. That does not completely tell me who … [Read more...]
Eola Hills Classic Pinot Noir 2017
The Eola Hills Classic Pinot Noir 2017 is sourced from 7 vineyards in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Four Eola Hills Wine Cellars estate vineyards along with three others. Actually the technical information for this wine is for the 2016 vintage their website is still selling the 2014 vintage and they have not done an update. I found this Pinot Noir on sale at Whole Foods, … [Read more...]