Guys, summer time is here, and you know what that means...
SANGRIA AND SUNSHINE!!!
I just made a trip to Trader Joe's to stock up on sangria (the sunshine was already provided by Mother Nature :) ). I got a little nervous when I didn't see the brightly colored Maria Jola bottle of yore....
But then I found THIS cutie patootie:
The TJ's employee assured me it is the same sangria, just in a newly designed package. I have to say, I think this is a big improvement over the old bottle! The dots are FUN, fun, fun and the whole thing just looks, oh, I don't know, classier I guess. It is still made of plastic so you can easily toss it around for picnics or travel without worrying.
Our local TJ's did not have the white sangria version today, which was a-ok with me because we think that kind tastes like bathroom cleaner. And if there is one thing I do NOT want to sip on a warm summer night, it is bathroom cleaner...
Original review of both the red and white sangrias here: Maria Jola Red and White Sangrias
I am planning on making a batch of this tonight and sitting out on the front porch for dinner and drinks. Ahhhh, summer!
Price: $5.99 (though I am not certain the bottle holds the same amount as the old one)
Rating: we haven't drunk it yet to be SURE, but if the TJ's person was correct that it is the same product, I will stick with our previous rating of 4.25
HAPPY SUMMER!
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I just made a trip to Trader Joe's to stock up on sangria (the sunshine was already provided by Mother Nature :) ). I got a little nervous when I didn't see the brightly colored Maria Jola bottle of yore....
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| This is from LAST YEAR, when I was ever so excited to grab a bottle of sangria!! I thought I would find this same bottle on the shelf today, but no luck... |
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| New packaging!! |
Our local TJ's did not have the white sangria version today, which was a-ok with me because we think that kind tastes like bathroom cleaner. And if there is one thing I do NOT want to sip on a warm summer night, it is bathroom cleaner...
Original review of both the red and white sangrias here: Maria Jola Red and White Sangrias
I am planning on making a batch of this tonight and sitting out on the front porch for dinner and drinks. Ahhhh, summer!
Price: $5.99 (though I am not certain the bottle holds the same amount as the old one)
Rating: we haven't drunk it yet to be SURE, but if the TJ's person was correct that it is the same product, I will stick with our previous rating of 4.25
HAPPY SUMMER!
Sounds good!! I'll have to try this! I recently tried the watermelon cucumber cooler and I think it may be one of the worst TJ's buys ever. Blegh...
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh, I haven't tried the watermelon cucumber cooler. Thanks for the warning!!
DeleteI just gotta know, how in the heck can you 2 jump so high. I can't get my short fat self that far off the ground :)
ReplyDeleteWe don't have a TJ's near us, so we don't get to shop often. But, I'll look for it next time we go to Metairie, Louisiana.
Take care,
I try so hard to like this blog, but, why is nearly every post pictured with a scrunched up face or pulling a long goofy expression or otherwise looking like you're both in pain, suffering, or about to pass gas (or worse)?
ReplyDeletewhere can I buy this Sangria Maria jola?
ReplyDeleteTaste wise is it sweet? bitter? Sorry I was just curious I've never had sangria before.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know if the plastic bottle is BPA free???
ReplyDeleteWe loved the red!
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