jasons wine blog

Price: $12.00 @ Friend/Gift
What They Said:
Cameron Confidential: Lot 112 Napa County Merlot represents exceptional value. Sourced from the un-appellated Coombsville and Jamieson Canyon regions (which is why it has the Napa County designation), this wines has the beautiful, supple structure and classic fruit profile of great Napa Merlot (which requires a few minutes of swirling [...]

Price: $14.99 @ Trader Joe’s
What They Said:
Per Davis Bynum “Davis Bynum Pinot Noir is driven by vineyard sites. From the legendary Allen vineyard between the river itself and Westside Road – adjacent to Rochioli – this Pinot Noir is redolent of dried cherry, herb and cola aromas, with a soft mouthfeel and bold flavors [...]

Price: $3.99 @ Trader Joe’s
What They Said:
Per the bottle “Mount Linden wines are blended using a careful selection of choice grapes from California’s top winemaking region to produce exceptional wines true to their character. Mount Linden wines focus on rich, pure flavors of California’s best vineyards. The lush, cherry fruit of this Mount [...]

Price: $9.99 @ Trader Joe’s
What They Said:
Per Wine Enthusiast “Black currant and cherry flavors, accented with a touch of smoky oak, mark this dry, smooth wine. It has the textural hallmarks of the best of Napa Valley Cabernet, but lacks the richness. Drink now.” — 86 points S.H. (6/1/2008)
What I Think:
This one is made [...]

Price: $14.99 @ Trader Joe’s
What They Said:
Per Trader Joe’s Ten For The Tasting (pdf) “Come on; get your nose in there. Way in there… the deep crimson hue, the aromas, the body… oh, yes! Handcrafted from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in Napa Valley’s renowned Howell Mountain appellation, this wine has body. Grown in [...]

Price: $5.99 @ Trader Joe’s
What They Said:
Per the bottle “This delicious Chardonnay showcases the vibrant fruit the grape develops in the North Coast’s coolest vineyard locations. Fresh aromas and flavors of green apple and citrus are accented by understated barrel spice. The light, lithe palate is enhanced by a crisp, lingering finish.”
What I [...]

Price: $4.99 @ Trader Joe’s
What They Said:
Per the bottle “Layers of dark fruit are complimented by an elegant blend of French and American oak. Supple tannins create a memorable and long-lasting finish on this classic Rhone-style red wine. Our Syrah is a perfect companion for grilled steak or lamb.”
What I Think:
Fresno State Winery, [...]

Price: $8.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Evaton Inc.
What They Said:
Per wine.com “CALLABRIGA DÃO 2005 is deep red in colour with lively aromas of fresh and ripe fruits, and has some notes of resin and aromatic herbs. Full-bodied, it is abundant and firm in tannins, with lively acidity. This acidity is still present on [...]

Price: $4.99 @ Trader Joe’s
What They Said:
Per Zhadi’s Den “The label shows a woman in a red head scarf astride a chariot, very much in the vein of a Major Arcana tarot card. The back only says it was bottled by Jim Neal wines in St. Helena, California. Nothing about varietals. I [...]

Price: $3.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Don Sebastiani & Sons
What They Said:
Per the winery “This exceptional Shiraz from down under expresses the deep concentration typical of the famous Barossa Valley. The color is inky purple with intense blue fruit such as wild huckleberry and ripe crushed blueberry. The palate has a supple entry [...]