Trader Joe’s Reserve Paso Robles Adelaida District Zinfandel

A tasty little wine from the Beckett Family, we review the Trader Joe’s Reserve Adelaida District Paso Robles Zinfandel Lot 265.

Zinfandel from the Adelaida District in Paso Robles, California.

The wine is available exclusively at Trader Joe’s and like all of the Reserve level wines is priced at $9.99.

From the bottle:

Lot #265

Notes of dark berries and red currants with hints of cranberries and spice on the finish.

Produced and Bottled by Beckett Family
14.3% Alcohol

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The Beckett family is very well known in Paso Robles as various members are the founders and owners of Peachy Canyon, as well as Thibido Winery. They also started and then later sold Chronic Cellars. Those are all good signs.

Based on the produced and bottled by designation on the label of this wine, it doesn’t necessarily come from their own vineyards, but it was fermented and made by them. (You can read more about how we know that in our article How To Choose A Good Bottle Of Wine). Let’s check it out.

The 2023 Trader Joe’s Reserve Paso Robles Adelaida District Zinfandel Lot 265 opens with an attractive aroma of dark berry fruit, that is a bit brambly, plus spice and a little vanilla.

Taking a sip reveals a tasty little wine. It seems like there are perhaps some other varieties in there as it’s not overly Zin-like but it works. Smooth and balanced, the wine features some sweet tasting fruit and other touches similar to the nose. It’s a bit simple but it’s pleasing.

It ends dry, long and a bit grippy and was similar on day 2.

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.

You can also find more of our favorite Zinfandel here!