In June, I raved about the VINTJS Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Now Trader Joe's has the 2013 Earthstone Savignon Blanc Sonoma County, which is very similar in style. You will not find the grassy flavor of a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc but you do get a dry citrusy, melon flavored wine with just a hint of lemon. While, the current Fearless Flyer touts this as a match to roast chicken, I think you should keep at least one bottle to go with your Thanksgiving turkey. The wine is said to come from sustainably farmed vineyards and has an alcohol content of 13.5%. I liked the wine a lot and cannot believe it is only $4.99 at Trader Joes.
I was aware of the reputation of Ken Wright Cellars for Willamette Valley Pinot Noir but had never tried one of their wines. The winery is most known for single vineyard Pinot Noirs but their entry level wine is a blend from several vineyards. When I have looked for wine from Ken Wright, I have either found the single vineyard wines costing more than $60 or I have found the entry level Willamette Valley blend priced significantly higher than the $22 price on the winery website. One well known wine shop in downtown Greenville actually sells it for $34. I guess that the wine must be really good to command higher than retail prices. Two things have recently happened. Costco has a Ken Wright premium Pinot Noir for around $40 and Whole Foods Market has the entry level Willamette Valley Pinot Noir on sale for $22 rather than their usual price of $27. I chose the entry level Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and I am sure glad that I did. Ken Wright Willame...
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