8 March, 2013

2011 Green Fin Cabernet Sauvignon

Comments : 2 Posted in : Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Wine, Wine on March 8, 2013 by : The Gourmez

Tags: 2011, back to bacchus, blackberry, currant, green fin, jam, leather, notes, review, say cheese and wine, sweet anise, the wino that I know, trader joe's

2011 Green Fin Cabernet Sauvignon California In the tradition of Trader Joe’s wine, the exact region in California these grapes hail from is murky, but that’s all part of the mystery, right? This Cab smells of berry and nothing else. Thin- to medium-bodied, barely there sweet anise and leather notes come out right away then
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28 March, 2012

Espiral Vinho Rosé

Posted in : Rose Wine, Vinho Rose, Vinho Verde on March 28, 2012 by : The Gourmez

Tags: blush wine, espiral, lemongrass, lime, pink, portugal, rose, strawberry, the wino that I know, thin body, trader joe's, wine review

Espiral Vinho Rosé Gaia, Portugal Apologies, but I have no wine label to share with you. This is a bottle I picked up at Trader Joe’s — hopefully, that helps if you’re interested in it? Espiral Vinho Rosé is a rosé version of vinho verde, and I was super excited to see it. I love
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21 October, 2009

Wine Review–Incanto Rose

Comments : 2 Posted in : Robaso, Rose Wine on October 21, 2009 by : The Gourmez

Tags: bubbly wine, incanto rose, sparkling italian wine, the gourmez review, the wineauxs, the wino that I know, wine review

Wine: Incanto Rose Region: Italy This sparkling rose has no nose to speak of. It is moderately fizzy and paltry in personality. I would liken it to a sparkling water with lemon-lime flavoring and a dash of berry. It would work as a very light accompaniment for a meal but definitely not for drinking on
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