Another iteration in Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve line up of upper tier budget wines. This one is fine but it’s mood is downbeat. Ripe dark
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Jura Pinot Noir
For the past few years, the hottest wine region among New York somms and hipsters in the know has been Jura, a hitherto obscure wine
Budget Wine Review: Castle Rock Winery Pinot Noir Monterey County 2014
Castle Rock is an interesting winery. Essentially a negociant making a variety of appellation-specific wines, they own no vineyards but source grapes from various vineyards
Wine Review: Villa Parens Metodo Classico Sparkling Wines from Northern Italy
Premium sparkling wine from Italy? Zut alors! Italy is not exactly renowned for their white wines, a reputation earned by the boatloads of ordinary Pinot
Wine Review: Closerie Du Bailli Blaye Cotes De Bordeaux Grand Reserve 2014
This co-op wine from Alliance Bourg is interesting and unusual. Aromas of dried black cherry, dust, and hints of fennel contend with more raw wood
Wine Review: Angeline Reserve Pinot Noir California 2015
When pleasant is good enough. A little context helps to understand this wine. Angeline is the value label of Martin Ray Vineyards and Winery with
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