Two Zins from the Land of OVZ

Bottles and glasses of Old Vine Zinfandel

Fast Facts: 2018 Kirkland Signature Old Vine Zinfandel, Sonoma, CA ($9.99 @Costco in California – Item #908097) 2017 Pure Bred, Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, CA ($6.99 @Trader Joe’s in California)   OVZ is, of course, shorthand for Old Vine Zinfandel. And we have two good ones for you to explore this week – one from … Read moreTwo Zins from the Land of OVZ

A yummy OVZ from TJs and an organic red from Costco – fire up the BBQ!

Bottles and glasses of Scotto Zinfandel and Bonterra red blend

Fast Facts on this Week’s Featured Wines: 2015 Scotto Family Cellars, Old Vine Zinfandel,  Lodi, California ($7.99 @Trader Joe’s in California) 2016 Bonterra, Red Blend, California ($8.99* @Costco in California – Item #1372641) *net price after $2 .00 discount   The calendar says this is the last week of winter.  So we have a pair … Read moreA yummy OVZ from TJs and an organic red from Costco – fire up the BBQ!

Costco Delivers a Big Red Wine

2016 Kirkland Signature Old Vine Zinfandel, Sonoma County

Fast facts: 2016 Kirkland Signature Old Vine Zinfandel, Sonoma County ($9.99 @Costco; California) In past posts like the one for the Jack London Merlot https://wordpress.com/post/vinopointer.com/339 I have discussed the consumer benefits to certain wine varietals going out of vogue.  In addition to Merlot, you could add Syrah and Zinfandel to the current list. For whatever reason, … Read moreCostco Delivers a Big Red Wine

A BBQ Wine Battle Royale – Costco vs. Trader Joe’s Zinfandels

Bottles of 2015 Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Zinfandel and 2016 OZV Lodi Zinfandel

Fast facts: 2015 Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Zinfandel $9.99 (@Costco; California) 2016 OZV Lodi Zinfandel $9.99 (@Trader Joe’s; California) With summer just a few short weeks away (per the calendar anyway) we thought it was a good time to feature a grape variety that pairs especially well with all things barbecue. Old vine Zinfandel is … Read moreA BBQ Wine Battle Royale – Costco vs. Trader Joe’s Zinfandels