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 completely unbalanced. This bottle is going back to Trader Joe's and I suggest you avoid at all costs.
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Showing posts with label red. Show all posts
September 20, 2012
May 8, 2012
2010 County Fair Wingman Shiraz Viognier - $7
A rich yet tart Shiraz with flavors of cherry and red raspberry.
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May 2, 2012
2009 Trader Joe's Coastal Syrah - $5
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 red wine.
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March 16, 2012
2010 Spiral Wines Cabernet Sauvignon - $6
Deep dark purple color. Perfumey nose. Dark fruit flavors, but ultimately tastes cheap. Little nip of tannic bite at the end.
All that, and $1 more than last year's batch? No thank you.
thumbs down - 77
March 14, 2012
2010 Old Moon Old Vine Zinfandel - $6
Tastes like bad raisins. Drink with at least four straws.
thumbs down - 65
March 8, 2012
2009 Trader Joe's Reserve Syrah - $10
Great ruby color. Pleasant nose with dark berry tones. Dark flavors for a Syrah: toffee, leathery, hint of plum.
thumbs up - 86
March 6, 2012
2010 MGM Pinot Noir - $7
Heavy color for a Pinot. Tight nose with hints of gasoline and perfume. Strawberry fruit leather and a bit astringent on the taste. Not good.
thumbs down - 70
February 24, 2012
2010 David Frost Shiraz - $7
A dark, inky nose to match a dark, leathery taste with an ever so slightly tannic finish. Not your typical Shiraz, but tasty nonetheless.
thumbs up - 83
February 21, 2012
2008 Red Diamond Merlot - $9
A smooth drinking bottle of merlot with prominent flavors of blueberry and plum. With the bottle sealed up, this kept well for days after opening.
thumbs up - 86
February 12, 2012
2009 Green Barn Red Field Blend - $5
Smooth and easy drinking with a light nose of white pepper. Predominant tart cherry flavors, but good depth of flavor for a five dollar bottle. As a bonus, this is tasty and ready to drink immediately after uncorking.
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January 28, 2012
2008 Black Barrel Syrah - $9
Inky, spicy, jammy and just a tad buttery. The high alcohol content adds just a touch of heat down the gullet.
thumbs up - 86
January 25, 2012
2009 Pasqua Ripasso - $9
Great light ruby color. Taste of tart red berry and a hint of Concord grape. Light and easy drinking. Not too complex, but certainly serviceable.
thumbs up - 83
January 17, 2012
2010 Chateau Moulin de Beausejour Bordeaux - $8
Why I continue to try old world French wines from Trader Joe's is beyond me. Avoid this like the plague.
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January 12, 2012
2008 Black Barrel Merlot - $9
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 flavors. Drinkable immediately and still good four days after opening.
thumbs up - 86
January 9, 2012
2010 Rabbit Ridge Allure de Robles - $6
Big bold blackcurrant flavor that's heavy on the oak with a funky fishy aftertaste.
thumbs down - 73
January 1, 2012
2010 Roccalta Sangiovese - $4
Leathery, old world fruit on the nose. Tart plum. Nice bit of spice. Short finish.
thumbs up - 84
January 14, 2011
2006 Riscal Tempranillo - $6
A feint nose of wild grass and a light, peppery taste (not to mention the screw cap) make this an easy drinking wine. This wasn't near as good on the second day, so drink it up before you go to bed.
thumbs up - 84
January 11, 2011
2009 Spiral Wines Cabernet Sauvignon - $5
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.
thumbs up - 91
December 27, 2010
2008 Overlake Merlot - $6
A perfumey nose, tart yet juicy flavor and a nice finish that hangs around longer than expected. All in all, a tasty and satisfying Merlot.thumbs up - 85
December 15, 2010
2008 Chook Shed Shiraz - $8
The cooky (chooky?) rooster & shed label on this bottle drew me in, and I'm glad it did. This wine has a thick body that just clings to the side of the glass. The nose is present, and pleasant, but a bit sneaky too. Flavor-wise, it's hard to narrow down, other than to call it rich and grapey. Drinking note: I'd give this one some extra breathing time - more than your typical Syrah/Shiraz would need.
thumbs up - 86
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