Actual quote from my hawaiian-clad Trader Joe's cashier last night: "This is the best wine under five bucks that we sell... not that I've tried all of them."I'm inclined to agree. Right now, this is exactly the kind of wine you expect from Trader Joe's. Drinks great right after opening. Very approachable with tastes of cola and berry. I'm buying a case.
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good call with the case of spiral. if you can get your hands on a bottle (or 2 cases) of the tribunal, buy it up. at $9.99 (in mn) a bottle, it's a steal!
ReplyDeleteKate, is this Tribunal another cab that you like? Need to know what to look for next time I'm at Trader Joe's.
ReplyDeleteThis has been a favorite purchase of mine at TJs that they constantly run out of. I hear it's now sold exclusively at their establishment. Kudos for pointing this out!
ReplyDeleteI'm checkin' it out on all of your recommendations!
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The Tribunal is considered a "california red" if I am not mistaken. It has the oak and structure of a sonoma cab, and was worth it for me to splurge on an entire case (which is now half gone)
ReplyDeleteOne of my local (San Jose area) TJs has this for $4.99, so one is in queue for tasting this week.
ReplyDeleteBought it for tonights dinner...thanks for the tip! Money is tight and one bottle is not enough for three (epecially if I am one of the three ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip...grabbed one for $4.99 that we'll be trying soon. We'll have to see if it knock off our current fave from TJ's, the Trentatre Rosso 33!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely one of my favorite wines, $5 or more. Maybe it's the price point that makes it taste even better. I usually buy a couple bottles every time I'm at TJ's, even if I've already got a few in the rack.
ReplyDeleteMany people would scoff at a $5 bottle of wine, but this is good stuff and the price just makes it that much better.
Great blog, by the way.
I have a bottle of this in my wine fridge...been afraid of it. Seeing this review, I think I will try it out this week. Thanks for the info!
ReplyDeleteJust had a bottle of the Spiral Cab tonight and will be a new fav from TJs, luckily I bought 2, just couldn't resist a $5 Napa. Also, I agree with Kate, if you can find the Tribunal, buy it. I bought a couple of bottles at year end, tried them and went right back for a case and they were all out. Found it again in May and bought a case. Excellent.
ReplyDeleteThere are lots of choices out there team. But this is a great choice. Smooth, full of aroma, good after taste and works well on the cabeza.
ReplyDeleteAl, Walnut Creek CA