A jammy, juicy crowd-pleaser, we review the Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Paso Robles Meritage Lot 129.
A Meritage blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 7% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot from Paso Robles, California.
The wine is available exclusively at Trader Joe’s and sells for $12.99.
According to the label today’s wine is produced by a company (Bozzano) that specializes in the sale of bulk wine and grapes. They produce private label wines for a number of retailers like Trader Joe’s. Let’s check it out.
From the bottle:
Lot #129
77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 7% Malbec, 2% Petit VerdotNotes of black currant, raspberry, and toasted oak layered with hints of spice and dark chocolate, before finishing with silky fine-grained tannins.
Produced and Bottled by Bozzano & Co.
14.3% Alcohol
The 2021 Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Paso Robles Meritage Lot 129 opens with pleasing aromas of dark berry fruit, spice, touches of toasty oak, chocolate, vanilla and more. There is quite a bit of oak influence when it is first popped open but that dissipates and balances out pretty quickly.
Taking a sip reveals a smooth wine with similar flavors to the nose. It is a bit jammy and juicy in the mouth but it still has nice touches of spice. This is a crowd pleaser.
It ends dry and with good length and was similar on day 2. This wine is a nice step up from the Reserve Paso Robles Meritage that is made by Delicato Family Wines.
2021 Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Paso Robles Meritage
As always you can find an updated list of our recommended wines from Trader Joe’s as well as more info on their pricing model and some tips and tricks for shopping the store in our giant guide.
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