Phigment

TJ TuesdayRed BlendRed Wines
Written By Catherine Courtney

PHIGMENT

GRAPES: Red Blend

VINTAGE: 2017

REGION: California

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 13.5%

PRICE: $5.99

 

TASTING NOTES: 

I know I promised a Chardonnay for my next TJ Tuesday review, but I spotted a new bottle of red at Trader Joe’s and I was definitely intrigued. Not only is the label totally trippy, but I thought Phigment was an interesting wine name. Happily, I uncorked the bottle and poured myself a generous glass. You all know that I am a red-wine enthusiast, so I tend to be more of a tough critic on red wines. I gave the glass a few swirls and took my first sip.

Here were some of my initial observations:

  • Deep ruby red hue

  • Bold, fruit-forward nose but surprisingly dry finish

  • Notes of plum, cherry, and vanilla with hints of coffee

  • Light and very easy to drink ( almost too easy!)

Verdict: 

Rule number one: Don’t judge a wine by its price point. I was overwhelmingly surprised at how delicious this wine was. I have enjoyed many red blends over the years and this bottle can easily hold its own with a $20.00 or $30.00 bottle of wine. With fall and football upon us, this would be a great bottle to take to your next get together or enjoy it curled up on your couch at home. Phigment is a bottle you certainly want to stock up on. Run, don’t walk to Trader Joe’s for this one.

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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