jasons wine blog

Price: $14.99 @ Vintage Wine & Spirits imported by Bacco Wine & Spirit
What They Said:
Per Italo Cescon “A deep yellow, straw-like color. Intense aroma with slight hints of nutmeg, peach, and acacia. A dry, fresh wine with strong, fruity overtones and orange peel. It has a rich, persistent flavor. Is best served with seafood [...]

Price: $2.99 @ Trader Joe’s
What They Said:
Per the winery “I’m incredibly proud of this 2004 Pinot Grigio,” said Proprietor Steve Cousins. “The back bone of this blend is fruit from ultra premium vineyards in Monterey and Santa Barbara counties including vineyards in Arroyo Seco, the Santa Lucia Highlands and Santa Maria. Our 2004 Pinot Grigio [...]

Price: $12.60 direct from the winery
What They Said:
Per the winery Refreshingly vibrant, with lovely floral aromas of creamy nectarine, with a touch of fresh grain and fennel. Crisp, dry and intense, with pear and orange fruit and a finish that fans out. – Wine Spectator, May 15, 2004.
What I Think:
Had this one nearly a month [...]

Price: $3.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by D’Aquino Italian Imports
What They Said:
Per the distributor ” This wine is ideal outside of a meal. It is delicious with hors d’ oeuvres and fish dishes, particullarly lobster and crabmeat. Also an excellent companion for soups and white meats. Serve chilled at a temperature of 8°-10° C.”
What I [...]

Price: $8.99 @ K&L Wines imported by Premier Wine Company
What They Said:
Per K&L Wines “Giovanni Blason and his consulting enologist Andrea Rossi have turned this 37-acre property into a juggernaut of affordable quality wines. Giovanni and his wife Valentina own this winery in Gradisca d’Inzonzo, 3.75 miles from the Slovenian border and about 20 miles [...]

Price: $7.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Americal Beverage Group
What They Said:
Per the winery Found their site but nothing about this or the gewurzt there. Since I couldn’t find anyone to speak on the experts behalf you’ll have to trust me :)
What I Think:
This is a repeat buy for me as I had another bottle [...]

Price: $7.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by American Beverage Group
What They Said:
Couldn’t find anyone to speak on the experts behalf so you’ll have to trust me…
What I Think:
An Alsatian wine at a bargain price, count me in for trying every time. Again, think this is three posts in a row, nostalgia reigns. My first birthday [...]

Price: $14.00 direct from the winery
What They Said:
Refreshingly vibrant, with lovely floral aromas of creamy nectarine, with a touch of fresh grain and fennel. Crisp, dry and intense, with pear and orange fruit and a finish that fans out. – Wine Spectator, May 15, 2004.
What I Think:
So this wine has been waiting to get written [...]