The Espiral Vinho Verde - Trader Joe's is a $4.45 Trader Joe's exclusive. Vinho Verde is a region in Northern Portugal and not a particular grape. These wines are typically inexpensive wines with bright acidity and bracing citrus flavors. They are also a little fizzy. Vinho Verde wines were originally slightly carbonated because the winemakers bottled the wine so quickly … [Read more...]
Aiolas Red Blend 2019
The Aiolas Red Blend 2019 is a $5.99 Trader Joe's import wine, a DOC designated wine from the Dão region of Portugal. TJ's does not offer any information concerning this Red blend. This is somewhat unfortunate since the wines of Portugal tend to be unique. they often use indigenous grapes such as Touriga Franca or Tinta Barroca. While new grapes are exciting for … [Read more...]
Brisa Do Mar 2011 Vinho Verde Rose
Rosés have come a long way. Before all you'd see was White Zinfandel or White Merlot, but now it seems the American palate has become a bit more refined. Suddenly rosés out of Provence and Tavel have made a come back and brought a lot of other unique wines along with them. The one I tried from Brisa Do Mar out of Portugal's Vinho Verde region is one of them. I picked it up … [Read more...]