Community Tasting Notes 5

• valecnik wrote: 82 points

  October 22, 2015 - Laid this down for ten months and it isn't any less rough, but really I think that's just a reflection of the lower quality. Overall thin and pretty angular, with some solid red fruit but not much else. Passable at best.

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• voodoolady20 Likes this wine: 90 points

  August 14, 2015 - Some other reviews say rough to drink but I aerated mine and I did not find it harsh at all. You still have a good balance but agree it coul have more flavor. Could possibly do better over time.

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• wayne47 wrote:

  July 31, 2015 - Very harsh leading taste. Also quite thin. This one is a pass.

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• valecnik wrote: 85 points

  December 17, 2014 - This is indeed rough but it seems to hold promise. Tannins are a bit harsh yet the balance seems decent and there is actually character to the red and dark berry fruit. Curious what some time will do it.

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• gatame wrote: 77 points

  October 9, 2014 - Big step down from the balanced 2012. The aromas are fine- black cherry, plum, cinnamon and other spice. But the alcohol and acid are very rough at this point.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2013
• Type Red
• Producer Trader Joe's
• Varietal Merlot
• Designation Grower's Reserve
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation California
• UPC Code 761666001731

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• In Cellars 4 (21%)
• Consumed 15 (79%)

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