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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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Continue reading →: New York – Cabernet Franc WineThe review details a 2022 Bedell Cellars Cabernet Franc purchased in New York for $24.99. Described as medium-bodied with flavors of red fruit, it initially presented a plastic-like aroma. Tasting revealed tangy, salty notes, evolving with aeration. The reviewer found the wine intriguing, ultimately rating it a 7, despite its…
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Continue reading →: California – Sauvignon Blanc WineThe author reviews Jax Vineyards’ Y3 Sauvignon Blanc, purchased in San Francisco for $20. Despite initial skepticism of American wines, the writer was pleasantly surprised, praising its light, soft flavors of pear and banana. However, disappointment arose from the wine not being sourced from their own Napa Valley vineyard. Score:…
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Continue reading →: Missouri – Cherry WineSt. James Winery’s Cherry Sweet Wine, priced at $9.67, offers a notably sweet flavor with 10% alcohol. Ideal as a dessert wine or cocktail ingredient, it contrasts with more tart options. The reviewer enjoyed mixing it with Coke Zero, yielding a refreshing drink.
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Continue reading →: Texas – Tempranillo WineThe reviewer visited Landon Winery in McKinney, Texas, after dining at a local restaurant and sampled five wines. They selected a 2021 Tempranillo, which, despite a pleasant aroma after breathing, had a generic flavor and a pronounced sour aftertaste. The family felt it was enjoyable but not exceptional compared to…
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Continue reading →: New York – Semi-Dry Riesling WineThe reviewer sampled Wagner Vineyards’ 2021 semi-dry Riesling, noting a unique metallic smell reminiscent of battleships that overwhelmed the initial tasting experience. While the first glass revealed pleasant peach flavors, the second glass turned excessively sweet, reminiscent of overly sugary commercial Rieslings. Overall, the review scored it 5.0 out of…
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Continue reading →: Delaware – Cabernet Sauvignon WineHarvest Ridge Winery’s 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, priced at $24.99 from Total Wine, initially presented an off-putting “Magic Marker” taste. After allowing it to breathe for an hour, the flavor transformed into a pleasant apple-fruit profile. While enjoyable, the initial taste detracted from the overall experience, earning it a score of…
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