jasons wine blog

Price: $4.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Latitude Wines
What They Said:
Per RJ’s Wine Blog “Very nice bubbly for $5, that’s for sure. Nice acidity levels, but still a creamy / buttery finish, with just a touch of lemon and the right amount of crispness. The bubbles are closer to a Prosecco than a champagne, which [...]

Price: $25.00 direct from the winery
What They Said:
Per Navarro Vineyards “Most winemakers focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for sparkling wine but Navarro admits to a rebel streak. In 1989 we made our first sparkling Gewürztraminer and fans still ask when we’ll make more. This is our third bottling. We don’t make it [...]

Price: $5.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Americal Beverage Group
What They Said:
Per Wine Enthusiast “An enjoyable bubbly with good creamy froth, white peach, mineral and hard candy tones that are nicely balanced and spread throughout. It has a thick consistency and a snappy, crisp close.”
What I Think:
My second endeavor into the bubbly section at Trader [...]

Price: $4.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Mutual Wholesale Liquor
What They Said:
Per Good Wine Under $20 “Bright and floral, this wine was almost as translucent and colorless as water. It had a modest apple aroma, and when the wine was poured in the glass there was an alarming amount of froth (ok, mousse for the [...]

Price: $36.99 @ Friend/Gift imported by Clicquot Inc.
What They Said:
Per wine.com “One of the world’s favorite Champagnes. Rich, nutty, and complex non-vintage Brut.  From one of the most prestigious Champagne houses, this Brut is the gold standard for non-vintage Champagne year in and year out. Deliciously rich on the nose and palate, with almond croissant [...]