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...]
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...]
Villa Cerrina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Tart, Simple and...
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...]
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...]
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...]
Emma Reichart Pinot Noir 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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Trader Joe's Platinum Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir Review
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...]
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...]
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