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Continue reading →: Pennsylvania – Traminette WineThe South Shore Wine Company’s 2021 Traminette, priced at $16.95, surprised a reviewer with its floral bouquet and semi-dry taste reminiscent of Gewürztraminer. The wine exhibits notes of pear, tart apple, and delicate spices, offering a refreshing drinking experience. Scored 8/10, it highlights Erie’s emerging wine scene.
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Continue reading →: Hawai’i – Pineapple Sparkling WineHula o Maui is a non-vintage sparkling wine priced at $25.99, crafted from fresh gold pineapples in Maui. The wine is beautifully clear with a light yellow-gold hue and offers a vibrant pineapple aroma. It balances refreshing fizz and light pineapple taste, making it enjoyable. A pleasant, non-traditional wine worth…
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Continue reading →: California – Red Blend WineCooper’s Hawk’s California Riviera offers a light and smooth red wine blend with deep berry flavors and low tannins. Priced at $28.99, it’s a decent choice for casual drinking, though it lacks depth compared to other options and has no vintage designation. Score: 7.8.
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Continue reading →: Virginia – Norton WineThe review discusses the 2022 Norton wine from Paradise Springs Winery in Virginia, priced at $35. While the initial aroma was off-putting, the taste surprisingly revealed a soft beginning followed by tartness. After breathing longer, the wine improved slightly, though it remained average. Drinking it within one day is advised…
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Continue reading →: Maryland – Dry Red Blend WineBoordy Vineyards’ 2022 Terra Maria Dry Red Blend, priced at $20, features Chambourcin grapes from Maryland. While it initially presented fruity aromas with a smooth finish, it lacked dynamic flavors. After two hours, it became slightly more flavorful but still fell flat. Score: 5.0/10.
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Continue reading →: Oregon – Chenin Blanc WineThe 2022 Division Villages Chenin Blanc, priced at $26, features grapes from Washington but is made in Oregon. It presents a light yellow color, with clean aromas of guava and pear. The taste resembles a flavorful Sauvignon Blanc, though high acidity diminished expected minerality. The reviewer noted better prospects for…
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Continue reading →: Washington State – Cabernet Sauvignon WineRadius – Cabernet Sauvignon – Columbia Valley – 2022 Purchased: Total Wine Price: $13.99 This bottle of Washington State’s Radius Cabernet Sauvignon was recommended with a red sauce pizza, so I popped open the bottle so the wine could breathe while I waited for my pepperoni pie from Dominos. I’m…
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Continue reading →: California – Zinfandel WineThe Foxglove 2020 Zinfandel from Paso Robles surprised the reviewer, overcoming past negative experiences with the varietal. Notable for its sediment and impressive color, the wine showcased fruity notes of red jam, strawberry, and watermelon, evolving into a pleasant sweetness. It pairs well with spicy cheese, scoring 8.0/10.
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Continue reading →: Washington, DC – Chambourcin WineThe Urban Winery’s Chamborcin 2019, priced at $36, offers a unique tasting experience reminiscent of summer days. This Maryland wine, made from French-American hybrid grapes, showcases a beautiful rust color and notes of red fruit, spice, and a hint of saltiness from the Chesapeake Bay. It matures beautifully, pairing well…
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Continue reading →: North Carolina – Sweet Muscadine WineThe review discusses Duplin Winery’s Carolina Red, a sweet Muscadine wine from North Carolina, purchased for $13.99. The reviewer, not fond of sweet wines, describes the wine’s vibrant color and overpowering cherry scent. Though refreshing in summer, its sugary taste ultimately leads to disappointment, earning a score of 3/10.
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I’m Jackie
After spending more than a decade tasting wines from all around the world, I decided to taste the various wines made in the United States. Each state in the country makes wine, and I will attempt to taste one from each and review them in this blog. I’m not a professional wine drinker, so my reviews will be based on how I liked each bottle of American wine, versus a professional review.
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