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    Vinha da Fonte Reserva - Pretty Satisfying

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 9, 2022 Last Updated: September 22, 2022

    Vinha da Fonte Reserva from Casa Ermelinda Freitas - Pretty Satisfying

    Our latest Trader Joe's find is a Portuguese red blend, the Vinha da Fonte Reserva from Casa Ermelinda Freitas. A blend of 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Castelao, 20% Syrah, 20% Touriga Nacional and 10% Alicante Bouschet from Peninsula de Setubal in southern Portugal. The … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Portugal, Red Blends, Trader Joe's, Vegan

    Sauvignon Republic Sauvignon Blanc from Trader Joe's

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 8, 2022 Last Updated: September 1, 2022

    Sauvignon Republic Sauvignon Blanc from Trader Joe's

    A mouthful of luscious tropical fruit, citrus and honey, we review the Sauvignon Republic Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, Trader Joe's

    Villa Cerrina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Tart, Simple and...

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 27, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Villa Cerrina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Tart, Simple and Delicious

    Revisiting the Villa Cerrina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, an old $5 favorite from Trader Joe's. But does it still measure up? There's no information given from Trader Joe's but this is a DOC wine so according to the rules for Montepulciano d'Abruzzo it must be at least 85% … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: $8 Italian Reds, Italy, Montepulciano, Pizza Wine, Trader Joe's

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Barossa Shiraz Lot 109 Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 23, 2022 Last Updated: October 3, 2022

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Barossa Shiraz Lot 109 Review

    Another fine find from down under via Trader Joe's, the Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Barossa Shiraz Lot 109. Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Australia. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Bulk Buy, Shiraz, Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's

    Tenebres GSM - Bring On The Jam

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 8, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Tenebres GSM - Bring On The Jam

    A sweeter and jammier version of another popular GSM blend from Trader Joe's, we review the Ténèbres GSM. 34% Grenache, 33% Syrah and 33% Mourvedre from France. The wine has 9.5 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, GSM, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Emma Reichart Pinot Noir Rosé - Too Easy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 6, 2022 Last Updated: November 23, 2022

    Emma Reichart Rosé - Too Easy

    Highly refreshing for just $4.99 from Trader Joe's, the Emma Reichart Pinot Noir Rosé. A Pinot Noir rosé wine from Germany. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Germany, Highly Recommended, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Lot 105 Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 13, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Lot 105 Review

    We review the Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Lot 105 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir to find out if it measures up. Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley of California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Russian River Valley, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir For The 99, Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's

    Ile de Conas Le Rosé - Super Satisfying

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 5, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Ile de Conas Le Rosé - Super Satisfying

    A delightful Trader Joe's Bulk Buy that is perfect for summer, we review that latest vintage of the Ile de Conas Le Rosé. A blend of 25% Grenache Gris, 25% Grenache Noir, 20% Caladoc, 15% Pinot Gris and 15% Cinsault from the south of France. Each varietal was vinified … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, France, Rosé, Trader Joe's

    Caretaker Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley - Cheap But Not Cheap Tasting

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 30, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Caretaker Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley - Cheap But Not Cheap Tasting

    An earthy Pinot Noir from Trader Joe's for just $10, the Caretaker Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley. Pinot Noir from Santa Maria Valley, California. The wine is aged in French oak for an unspecified amount of time. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir For The 99, Trader Joe's

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Carneros Pinot Noir - Classic Carneros

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 15, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Carneros Pinot Noir - Classic Carneros

    Yet another bargain Pinot Noir, the Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Carneros Pinot Noir Lot #23. Pinot Noir from Carneros, California. The wine is aged in oak barrels for 10 months. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Pinot Noir, Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's

    Caretaker Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon - Worth the $10

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 12, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Caretaker Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon - Worth the $10

    A smooth, easy drinking Paso Cab, the Caretaker Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon from Trader Joe's. Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, California. The wine is aged on 20% new French oak. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Trader Joe's

    Vignobles de la Vallee du Rhone Collection Rhone - Uncomplicated

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 9, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Vignobles de la Vallee du Rhone Collection Rhone - Uncomplicated

    A nice, inexpensive Cotes du Rhone from Trader Joe's, we review the Vignobles de la Vallee du Rhone Collection Rhone. A red blend of 55% Grenache, 30% Carignan and 15% Syrah from Cotes du Rhone, France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, France - Rhone, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Moon X Red Wine - Rocket Your Way To Good Taste

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 29, 2022 Last Updated: November 23, 2022

    Moon X Red Wine - Rocket Your Way To Good Taste

    A good buy for the inexpensive, slightly sweet and oaky red blend lovers, the Moon X Red Wine from Trader Joe's. A blend of Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel from California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Revelation Cabernet-Merlot – An Eye-Opener 

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 15, 2022 Last Updated: November 23, 2022

    Revelation Cabernet-Merlot – An Eye-Opener

    Your daily drinking options just got better, the $6.99 Trader Joe's Badet Clement Revelation Cabernet-Merlot Pays d'Oc red blend. Bulk Buy! A red blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot from France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, France, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Tribunal Red Wine - Guilty of Good Taste

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 15, 2022 Last Updated: January 15, 2023

    Tribunal Red Wine - Guilty of Good Taste

    This $10 Trader Joe's exclusive gets our unanimous approval, the Tribunal Red Wine from the North Coast of California. A blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Barbera, Grenache and Petit Verdot from the North Coast of California. Neither Trader Joe's nor the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Trader Joe's Reserve Paso Robles Syrah - Smooth and Easy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 12, 2022 Last Updated: January 15, 2023

    Trader Joe's Reserve Paso Robles Syrah - Smooth and Easy

    It's back and plenty good! We check out the latest vintage of the Trader Joe's Reserve Paso Robles Syrah Lot 100. Syrah from Paso Robles, California. The 2019 vintage doesn't give any more specificity on the varietal mix but previous vintages also included some Petit … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Highly Recommended, Syrah, Trader Joe's

    Chariot Gypsy - The Decline of The Roman Empire?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 12, 2022 Last Updated: January 15, 2023

    Chariot Gypsy - The Decline of The Roman Empire?

    Revisiting a Trader Joe's classic after many years leaves us unimpressed, but can the low cost make up for it? The Chariot Gypsy red blend. A blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and other red varieties (including some Mega Purple I'm sure) from California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Pizza Wine, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Chateau Haut Claribes Bordeaux Superieur Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 27, 2022 Last Updated: January 15, 2023

    Chateau Haut Claribes Bordeaux Superieur Review

    A smooth Merlot from Trader Joe's, the Chateau Haut Claribes Bordeaux Superieur. Primarily Merlot from Bordeaux, France. The wine has 2 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, Merlot, Trader Joe's

    Sauvignon de Seguin Bordeaux White - Pretty Nice

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 15, 2022 Last Updated: January 15, 2023

    Sauvignon de Seguin Bordeaux White - Pretty Nice

    A pleasing Sauvignon Blanc from Trader Joe's, the Sauvignon de Seguin Bordeaux White. 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, France. The wine is fermented in stainless steel vats and has just 0.3 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, Pizza Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Trader Joe's

    La Sonriente Garnacha - A Trader Joe's Top Pick!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 6, 2022 Last Updated: November 23, 2022

    La Sonriente Garnacha - A Trader Joe's Top Pick!

    While the name has evolved over the years the wine itself is still a Trader Joe's top pick! The La Sonriente Garnacha from the Calatayud. Garnacha from Calatayud, Spain. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Garnacha, Spain, Spain - Calatayud, Trader Joe's

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Napa Valley Meritage - Ripe and Ready

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 27, 2022 Last Updated: January 15, 2023

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Napa Valley Meritage - Ripe and Ready

    Bulk Buy again! It's a new vintage of the Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Napa Valley Meritage Lot 86. A Meritage (red blend) of Bordeaux varietals from Napa Valley, California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Meritage, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Paso Dragon Cabernet Sauvignon from Trader Joe's - Good Enough?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 19, 2022 Last Updated: January 15, 2023

    Paso Dragon Cabernet Sauvignon from Trader Joe's - Good Enough?

    A cool label, but is the wine worth the cost? The soft, smooth and sweet Paso Dragon Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, California. No further info is given on the production of this wine. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Trader Joe's

    Trader Joe's Platinum Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 9, 2021 Last Updated: January 15, 2023

    Trader Joe's Platinum Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir - OK

    Perfectly acceptable Pinot Noir but is it really worthy of the Platinum Reserve label? The Trader Joe's Platinum Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Pinot Noir, Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's

    Nero Grande Appassimento - Simple, Sweet and Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 29, 2021 Last Updated: January 15, 2023

    Nero Grande Appassimento - Simple, Sweet and Tasty

    Appassimento on the cheap! The Trader Joe's Nero Grande Appassimento from Femar Vini. Primarily Primitivo (Zinfandel) blended with Negroamaro from Apulia, Italy. The wine is made from grapes allowed to dry on the vine (a technique called appassimento) and was aged for 6 … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Pizza Wine, Primitivo, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

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