jasons wine blog

Price: $2.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Americal Beverage Group
What They Said:
Per the bottle “This 100% Sangiovese wine from the Puglia region is smooth and fruity with a touch of red berries.”
What I Think:
I had this one a while

Price: $4.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by D’Aquino Italian Imports
What They Said:
Per the winery “With a vinous bouquet of good intensity that refines with aging, a Riserva is barrel-aged at least two years. It consists of a full, dry, slightly tannic, harmonious flavor and is best served with grilled meats, game and seasoned cheeses. Serve [...]

Price: $3.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Santini Fine Wines
What They Said:
Per corkd.com, via my fellow amateurs as no professional input is available: “Aficionados of dry Chianti may stop reading now, assuming any actually are. Which I doubt. Anyway, this inexpensive Trader Joe’s offering most likely won’t win any awards, but it certainly is a [...]

Price: $3.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Santini Fine Wines
What They Said:
Found some limited coverage on the Chianti that was favorable but nothing on this one…
What I Think:
When I bought this one I actually thought I was getting this Toscana. Later when I matched up the labels I realized that was not the case. [...]

Price: $6.99 @ Trader Joe’s
What They Said:
Per the winery, well nothing on the ’05 which appears to be from Haus Creek but I did find an ’06 that is likely a different bottling here
What I Think:
A sangiovese in Napa Valley? If you are like me you’re thinking WTF? On opening the question is not answered. [...]

Price: $8.99 @ The Wine Club imported by Vinity Wine Company
What They Said:
Per K&L Wines “According to the Wine Spectator: “A soft, fruity red, with juicy plum and berry on a light mineral bed. Simple. Drink now.” (Web only, 2006) 90% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot.”
What I Think:
Are Italians stubborn? Because I know [...]

Price: $12.00 @ Friend/Gift
What They Said:
Per the winery Found this write up in regards to their 2003. “Fermented in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 28°C. Maceration with the skins is for 12 days, with frequent and delicate pumping over. The malolactic fermentation takes place immediately after racking. About half of [...]

Price: $5.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by American Beverage Group (could be wrong on this price, I’ll check next time)
What They Said:
Per the winery “Grapes: selected grapes Sangiovese (90%) and black tuscany Canaiolo (10%) coming from vineyards more than 20 years old; bottled since 1992.
Characteristics: Intense ruby colour. Elegant smell of beautiful mature red fruit [...]