jasons wine blog

Being a wine lover and a native son it is somewhat surprising that tasting the wines of my birthplace has yet to occur. On the other hand we are known for our beer and cheese and I personally didn’t even realize that this chasm existed. But like a good parent my mother was [...]

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: $2.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Bercut & Vandervoort
What They Said:
Per the bottle Round and velvety with a bouquet of ripe fruit flavors, this dry red wine perfectly compliments a variety of meat dishes, pastas and cheese. Produced in France by a family with a long tradition of exceptions winemaking, Fleur de Maison [...]

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: $13.00 direct from the winery
What They Said:
Per the winery “The Cellar Cats Red is an estate Zinfandel named after Sophie and Gypise the two little black cats that have taken over the winery, literally! Gypsie wandered into the winery one day and captured the hearts of Peachie and Cindy, two of the winery [...]

Price: $3.99 @ Trader Joe’s
What They Said:
Per the bottle “This delicously affordable red table wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petite Verdot, from the Central Coast of California. This wine pairs nicely with grilled steaks or lamb chops, but is a great compliment to any fine meal.”
What I Think:
This red blend from [...]

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 [...]

Price: $8.99 @ The Wine Club
What They Said:
Per the winery “Old Vine Red is a proprietary red wine that is round, smooth, “Zinfandel-like,” and noted for its balance, approachability, and consistency. It is primarily comprised of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Carignane as well as smaller amounts of Cabernet and Syrah. Various Italian varietals round out [...]

Price: $5.99 @ Trader Joe’s
What They Said:
Per the winery “Many of you remember the old Rabbit Ridge Allure. It was a Rhône style blend made from various grapes we found that particular year that we thought would make interesting wine. It was very good, was a great value, and was like a wine from Cotes [...]