Monday, April 29, 2024

This delicious red blend comes in an eco-friendly aluminum bottle

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Jake Bilbro, one of three family winemaking brothers who bring us Marietta Old Vine Red, one of California’s most consistent values, is tackling wine’s carbon footprint with Revelshine. This range of affordable wines comes in 500 milliliter aluminum bottles that weigh just 70 grams. It is lightweight, portable for outdoor life and infinitely recyclable. Best of all, the wine is delicious. Revelshine is embarking on national distribution, starting at Sprouts Farmers Market stores in California and Denver and in Idaho, Utah and Arizona, with plans to expand eastward throughout the year. And as this column was about to go to press, Bogle, one of California’s leading producers of excellent discount wines, announced a new line called Element.[AL] in a similar 750 ml all-aluminum bottle. So maybe it’s starting to catch on!

(2.5 stars)

This non-vintage, zinfandel-based red blend features juicy cranberry flavors, along with earthy mushroom notes and a hint of ancho chile spice. Remarkable for wine as well as aluminum bottle. Alcohol by volume: 13.5 percent. Bottle weight: 70 grams (Light) for 500 mL.

Distributed nationally by Republic National Distributing Company.

Bernard Rion Coteaux Bourguignons Cuvée Rosé Vieilles Vignes 2022

(3 stars)

Rosé in January? Why not, when it’s this delicious? This blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay from a fine Burgundy producer is rich in color and texture, with bright, zesty flavors of ruby ​​red grapefruit and ripe strawberries, and an eye-catching finish that will capture your imagination and leave you wanting more. with another sip. And congratulations for the luminous bottle. ABV: 13.5 percent. Body weight: 420 grams (light).

Imported and distributed locally by Elite Wines.

Eva Pemper Pinot Noir 2022

(3 stars)

Marlborough, New Zealand, $33

It’s fuller-bodied than many Marlborough Pinot Noirs, rich in black cherry, plum and wild herbs. There is a spicy vitality, like an invigorating sea breeze on a hot day. ABV: 14 percent. Body weight: 560 grams (average).

Imported and distributed locally by Salveto.

Prices are approximate. For availability, check Vin.com, Wine-searcher.com as well as the websites and social media feeds of wineries, importers, distributors and your favorite local wine store. You can also ask your local retailer to order wines from the distributors listed. Do you have any questions about wine for Dave McIntyre? Send them to [email protected].

★ Good: The wine keeps its promises at a fair price. If it says chardonnay, it tastes like chardonnay.

★★ Excellent: A wine with added character and interest. Can lift your eyebrows from the first sip.

★★★ Extraordinary: An exciting wine that stands out from others in its category. It feels good to pump your fist and hit the table.

★★★★ Sublime: From another world. You may have thought, “So that’s what they were talking about.” »

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