jasons wine blog

Price: $11.99 @ K&L Wines imported by Old Bridge Cellars
What They Said:
Per wine.com “Expressive aromatics of lime and lemon with peaches, pears and apricot stone jumping out of the glass and spicy, floral notes in the background. Great balance on the palate, the luscious stone fruit and ginger spices harmonized by savory nuty [...]

Price: $3.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Evaki
What They Said:
Per the bottle “This complex, elegant white combines the crisp, fresh citrus flavours of Chardonnay with the rich apricot and honeysuckle character of Viogier to produce a smooth, ripe, vibrantly fruity wine. Delicious on its own, this wine is the perfect partner to seafood, fish, [...]

Price: $13.00 direct from the winery
What They Said:
Per Navarro Vineyards “A specialty of Alsace is a blend called Edelzwicker; literally a mixture (zwicker) of Alsace’s noble (edel) grapes: Gewürztraminer (34%), Riesling (32%), Pinot Gris (29%), and Muscat (5%). The price may be small but the flavors and aromas are generous and world class.”
What I [...]

Price: $4.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Underdog Wine
What They Said:
Per the bottle “Every Now & Zen you’ll find your tastebuds about to capsize from the spicy surge of Asian cuisine enticing you to enjoy a calming sip of our Wasabi White. The bright tropical fruit of pineapple, mango and lemon twist awaken the [...]

Price: $4.99 @ Trader Joe’s
What They Said:
Per corkd.com courtesy of bjwdad; “The nose has scents of pear, lychee and spice. And Gewürztraminer dominates the taste, even at only 12% of the stated blend. This wine is DELICIOUS, and one of the best whites I’ve ever experienced!! Outstanding value, to say the least.”
What I Think:
This [...]

Price: $4.99 @ Trader Joe’s
What They Said:
Per the bottle “In the tradition of our popular Paso Robles red Synergy blend, we are very pleased to offer this special winemaker’s cuvee of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Muscat Canneli and Pinot Grigio. These varietals collectively highlight the diversity and quality of the Paso Robles appelation. Enjoy [...]

Price: $4.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Plume Ridge Wine Negotiants
What They Said:
Per the bottle “This blend of Sauvignon Blanc (50%) and Semillon (50%) produces a brilliant and silvery robe. The complex nose, blending floral and citrus aromas, reveals a perfect balance between fruit and wood, which makes this very enjoyable.”
What I Think:
After an amazing [...]

Price: $8.99 @ K&L Wines imported by Winebow Brands International
What They Said:
Per Wine Advocate “The 2005 Mesache Blanco is an intriguing blend of 35% late-harvested Macabeo, 35% Gewurztraminer, and 30% Chardonnay fermented and aged in stainless steel. Light gold in color, the bouquet of this crisp, refreshing effort is given a lift by the Gewurztraminer [...]

Price: $5.99 @ Trader Joe’s
What They Said:
Per sfgate.com Let’s conclude this tour of beautiful lightweights with two delicious oddities. The Symphony grape, a cross between Grenache Gris and Muscat of Alexandria, was developed by the late UC Davis viticulture professor Harold Olmo; the university patented Symphony in 1983. The idea was to add refreshing [...]