This blog is only updated during the Summer when I prefer to drink wine and discover new Vinters, Varietals, and Vineyards. However, from time to time throughout the year you may find a rouge post here and there. Please remember, that I am an amateur wine drinker, so my notes and observations on the blog are my own personal inexperienced notes. As I grow and develop my pallet, I hope that my notes and annotations will develop and refine as well. Until then, enjoy my blog and my adventures.

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Uncorking Charles Shaw 2013 White Zinfandel

This weeks wine is Charles Shaw 2013 White Zinfandel.

This wine and label is more commonly known as "2 Buck Chuck" as it was released to in Trader Joe's during its start as a wine that was only $1.99. I couldn't find out much about this particular wine other than it was owned by an umbrella vintner by the name of Bronco Wine Company.

My Notes: Peach, Black Berry, Pepper, sweet like a white, tart like a red. Middle of tongue. Crisp, medium body, medium acidity, low/medium tannin, perfume-tangy finish.

This was my first time with a White Zinfandel so I was really shocked at how it almost seamlessly married the two qualities of a white and red. It makes for a vary nice combination. At $2 it is a great wine to keep on hand for company or weekend drinking.

It was a very refreshing glass of wine that I am looking forward to again and again. I know its probably not a great pairing but I think this would go great with some BBQ and Watermelon!

~Cheers

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