Trader Joe's Wine Compendium

Not sure what I was thinking when I picked up this Ed Hardy-esque labeled red blend, but it is down right awful. Overly sweet and complet...

A rich yet tart Shiraz with flavors of cherry and red raspberry. thumbs up

Big and spicy. Jammy too. Very traditional Syrah feel to this one. Grab this if you're looking for a cheap bottle of very drinkable...

A crisp, dry, easy drinking white. Not much on the nose, and no real predominant flavors, but nicely balanced. Make this your go-to tab...

Deep dark purple color. Perfumey nose. Dark fruit flavors, but ultimately tastes cheap. Little nip of tannic bite at the end. All t...

Tastes like bad raisins. Drink with at least four straws. thumbs down - 65

1.5 liters of rich golden colored Chardonnay with a mellow, rounded flavor that's not too buttery and finishes pleasantly. Alas, it...

Great ruby color. Pleasant nose with dark berry tones. Dark flavors for a Syrah: toffee, leathery, hint of plum. thumbs up - 86

Heavy color for a Pinot. Tight nose with hints of gasoline and perfume. Strawberry fruit leather and a bit astringent on the taste. Not g...

A dark, inky nose to match a dark, leathery taste with an ever so slightly tannic finish. Not your typical Shiraz, but tasty nonetheles...

A smooth drinking bottle of merlot with prominent flavors of blueberry and plum. With the bottle sealed up, this kept well for days aft...

Smooth and easy drinking with a light nose of white pepper. Predominant tart cherry flavors, but good depth of flavor for a five dollar b...

Inky, spicy, jammy and just a tad buttery. The high alcohol content adds just a touch of heat down the gullet. thumbs up - 86

Great light ruby color. Taste of tart red berry and a hint of Concord grape. Light and easy drinking. Not too complex, but certainly se...

Why I continue to try old world French wines from Trader Joe's is beyond me. Avoid this like the plague. thumbs down - 55

A dark, rich, smooth Merlot with a tight nose and a long finish. A touch of chocolate is hidden behind the dominant dark red fruit flav...

Big bold blackcurrant flavor that's heavy on the oak with a funky fishy aftertaste. thumbs down - 73

Nice crisp prototypical Chardonnay taste without a wiff of oak. Exactly as its billed. Kudos.  thumbs up - 84

Leathery, old world fruit on the nose. Tart plum. Nice bit of spice. Short finish.  thumbs up - 84

The Los Angeles Times has a great interview with Trader Joe himself , including this bit of advice about two-buck Chuck. I tell people, on e...