Corvelia
Corvelia
GRAPES: Zinfandel
VINTAGE: 2019
REGION: Paso Robles, California
ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 14.2%
PRICE: $10.99
I’m really excited to share this week’s wine selection as it’s one that over-delivers for the price tag. This week we are sampling a Zinfindel from Paso Robles, Californa called Corvelia. While I was doing my weekly shopping at Trader Joe’s, I noticed this lovely fall display and it immediately caught my eye. When the sign mentioned structured and jammy, I was sold! This girl loves a jammy wine.
As always, I like to allow bolder red wines the opportunity to open up a bit before I start enjoying them. This allows time for the wine to be exposed to air and become more expressive aromatically. Let’s jump into the tasting notes, shall we?
TASTING NOTES:
Classic cork
Dark ruby hue
Notes of red and black fruit, specifically notes of cherry, strawberry, and blackberry
Jammy with a slight bit of spiciness - quite different than what I expected with a Zinfandel
Notes of cinnamon and a hint of pepper
Full-bodied wine with balanced acidity and a hint of dryness
Trader Joe’s Tasting notes “ Ripe red/black fruit as well as coffee shop spice; oak adds structure and silkiness with vanilla notes”
Verdict:
This wine was such a pleasant surprise. Many of the Zinfandels that I’ve had in the past are filled with spice so much so it’s almost overpowering. Not to mention it makes pairing food dishes that much more difficult. I found Cordelia to be a very smooth wine with just a hint of spice making it easy to drink and pair with dishes. Snag a few bottles next time you find yourself at Trader Joe’s. You don’t want to miss this one!
Until Next Time!