The Motto Gung Ho Red 2014 is a Red Blend, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Petit Verdot, 12% Petite Sirah, and 10% Zinfandel, all sourced from California vineyards, that is currently selling for $3.99 at Trader Joe's. This isn't a Trader Joe's exclusive, it is selling on the internet for 6 to 7 bucks (though a few retailers are offering the wine for over $10), and this Red blend … [Read more...]
Dark Horse Double Down Red
The Dark Horse Double Down Red is a non-vintage limited edition Red blend using Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Tannat (a blending grape originally from France, used to add dark fruit and structure to the blend) and Teroldego (a grape originally from Italy, it has characteristics similar to Zinfandel and Syrah) all sourced from vineyards in California. Dark Horse is one of E & J … [Read more...]
Chappellet Mountain Cuvee Proprietor’s Blend 2014
In this podcast episode, the Chappellet Mountain Cuvee Proprietor's Blend 2014 gets a good drinking. What is the Grand Cru of California? Give us a listen and find out! … [Read more...]
Dark Waves Red Blend 2016
The Dark Waves Red Blend 2016 is a $5.99 Trader Joe's exclusive produced for them by the Central Coast Wine Warehouse from grapes farmed in the Central Coast AVA of California. The Central Coast Wine Warehouse has been making custom wine for Trader Joe's for years, they are part of a family owned group of wine related businesses that includes vineyards (some of the best … [Read more...]
Confidencial Reserva Tinto 2014
The Confidencial Reserva Tinto 2014 is a blend of more than 10 grape varietals farmed in Casa Santos Lima estate vineyards in the Lisboa growing region north and west of Lisbon in Portugal. What is confidencial about this wine is the grapes used. Many of the grapes grown in Portugal are indigenous to the region and have local names and even the grapes that are familiar … [Read more...]