Paso Dragon

Cabernet SauvignonRed WinesTrader JoesTJ Tuesday
Written By Catherine Courtney

Paso Dragon

GRAPES: Cabernet Sauvignon

VINTAGE: 2018

REGION: Paso Robles, California

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 13.5%

PRICE: $8.99

This week as we continue to “Drink the Rainbow” during our TJ Tuesday segment, I wanted to move down the boldness spectrum to one of my tried and true favorite wines, Cabernet Sauvignon. Undoubtedly this is one of my favorite reds and I have so many bottles in my house that it’s hard to keep up. However, during my last visit to Trader Joe’s, I noticed Paso Dragon on the end cap of an aisle and I had to try out the new new!

If you are familiar with California, you know that Paso Robles is one of the premier wine appellations producing some amazing Cabernet Sauvignon. Northwest of town is Lake Nacimiento, which is a favorite among locals. It’s said that when this lake is viewed from above it appears to be shaped like a dragon.

Giddy with excitement, I opened the bottle and poured a glass. Below are some of my tasting observations.


TASTING NOTES:

  • Classic Cork

  • Deep ruby color

  • Notes of black fruit with hints of oak, vanilla, and black licorice

  • Falls towards the tannic end of the spectrum

  • Bold/full-bodied wine; Would recommend allowing time for it to open

  • Trader Joe’s recommends serving this with BBQ or beer short ribs

Verdict:  Without a doubt, the Paso Dragon is on fire! I really enjoyed this wine. I paired it with steak and it complimented it perfectly. Since this is the first time I’ve spotted this at Trader Joe’s, I’m not sure how long it will stick around, but if you're curious about Paso Dragon, pick up a bottle and let me know what you think!

Until Next Time!

Catherine Courtney

Welcome to Blonde Voyage Nashville!

I am so excited to finally see this dream become a reality.  Between the destination restaurants, the copious amount of food photos and insanely crazy travel stories, I have decided to share my journey. 

My name is Catherine Courtney and I am a Nashville native with a penchant for culinary creativity and epic travel adventures. I'll admit... I also have a slight obsession with handbags.

Two years ago, my life changed completely.  Everything that I knew to be was completely turned upside down.  I quickly realized that time is our greatest commodity and it's not to be taken for granted. I couldn't wait for the perfect time, who knew when that would be.  I needed to take the leap and explore the world on my own.  There were so many places I wanted to go, but where would I start. 

France was always one of those places that I had romanticized.  Wandering the streets of Paris and seeing the Eiffel tower were at the top of my list. Without hesitation, I booked a two week trip to the French Rivera and Paris.  It was a journey of a lifetime.  Not only were amazing friendships cultivated, but it was on that trip that i discovered that food and travel are the embers that that keep my soul on fire. 

It wasn't until I arrived back in Nashville with my passport that I realized I had been bit. Wanderlust had completely taken over.  I already started thinking about where I wanted to go next.  It was then that I decided that it was more important to have camera full of photos and a tattered journal full of stories than anything else. My heart was overflowing.

One of my favorite quotes that resonates is from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland:

"Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures...."

Join me as I explore near and far away places, filling my passport full of stamps and satiating my appetite with some of the most amazing cuisine the world has to offer. 

Thanks for reading! 

       

 

 

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