jasons wine blog

Price: $12.99 @ Friend/Gift imported by Aidil Wines
What They Said:
Per everywine.uk “The cooperative Adega de Moncao started out in 1958 with 25 growers while today they have more than 1,600. An enjoyable white wine full of fruity peach and apricot aromas, it is well balanced, persistent, smooth with a dry flavour.”
What I Think:
After the champagne [...]

Price: $9.99 @ K&L Wines imported by European Cellars
What They Said:
Per K&L Wines “89 points from the Wine Advocate! They say, “The 2006 Burgans Albarino, a custom cuvee chosen by importer Eric Solomon, is a candidate for Best Buy in the Albarino category. Medium gold-colored, the wine has excellent honey, mineral, orange marmalade and peach [...]

Price: $6.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Evaki
What They Said:
Couldn’t find any good tasting notes specific to the 2005 so I guess you have to trust me for the time being.
What I Think:
Oh the disappointment, I saw the new label and immediately sensed trouble. If I were to make the ten commandments of buying wine [...]

Price: $7.99 @ Trader Joe’s
What They Said:
Per quaffability “Lately it seems like Albarino is mostly famous for being unknown — or is that an oxymoron? Whatever, it’s a great varietal that more people should try, especially of they’re looking for solid, food-friendly wines at budget prices. The first time I tried an Albarino, I thought [...]