The Troublemaker by Austin Hope 13 is not your ordinary Red blend. For one, the 13 stands for the thirteenth edition; this is a non-vintage wine. It is a blend of grapes from three different vintages. Hope Family Wines has been in Paso Robles inside the Central Coast AVA of California, making wine for more than 30 years. They have five labels, including Liberty School and … [Read more...]
Liberte Pinot Noir 2017
The Liberte Pinot Noir 2017 is a $9.99 Trader Joe's exclusive sourced from vineyards in San Luis Obispo County inside the Paso Robles AVA which is inside the Central Coast AVA of California. Liberte has been a Trader Joe's brand for some time, I think we first reviewed these wines with the 2009 vintage. The vineyards in San Luis Obispo are located close to the Pacific … [Read more...]
Paso Dragon Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
The Story The Paso Dragon Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a Trader Joe's $7.99 exclusive sourced from vineyards in the Paso Robles AVA of the Central Coast AVA in California. Paso Robles is about halfway between Los Angeles and San Fransisco. Trader Joe's does not offer up much information on this Cabernet. Most of the Fearless Flyer article refers to the Paso Dragon name. … [Read more...]
Monique Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2018
The Story The Monique Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2018 is a Trader Joe's $6.99 exclusive sourced from vineyards in the Central Coast AVA of California. This is a wine made for Trader Joe's by the Central Coast Wine Warehouse which is part of Thornhill Companies. The Central Coast Wine Warehouse has been working with Trader Joe's for years. The Central Coast Wine … [Read more...]