Community Tasting Notes 17

• bestdamncab Likes this wine: 89 points

  March 27, 2024 - I enjoyed 2 bottles of this wine during the week. Nose of dust, black and red cherry, same on the palate, big body, tasty, opens slowly so a decant would help here, always tastes better the second night, only slightly fruit forward, soft tannins on the midpalate and long finish, worth the $20 to me for Napa Cabernet Sauvignon.
  My second bottle this week-great taste, great price, save the 20 year old Cabernets for another day.

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• bestdamncab Likes this wine: 89 points

  March 24, 2024 - Nose of dust, black and red cherry, same on the palate, big body, tasty, opens slowly so a decant would help here, only slightly fruit forward, soft tannins on the midpalate and long finish, worth the $20 to me for Napa Cabernet Sauvignon.

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• meticulist Does not like this wine: 85 points

  March 16, 2024 - I think I’m done with TJ wines, even the premium limited releases don’t seem to punch much above their price anymore. This was very one dimensional, lacking body complexity and finish, and tasted like it probably had some residual sugars and additives. Dust spice, plum. Cocoa, stewed berries and dark fruit and very fine smooth, limited finish. Approachable for sure but lacking interest.

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• vacpl wrote: 87 points

  January 14, 2024 - Good qpr

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• wcf1946 Likes this wine: 88 points

  August 21, 2023 - I mirror member "sidneysamberg" comments to the letter. I also totally agree that TJ labeled wines are not what they used to be, especially platinum and diamond collections. Drank over 2 days; no change. Dark inky color, non-descript but pleasant nose, multi-fruit flavors w/hint of chocolate, hint of sweetness, smooth & balanced, minimal tannins & light finish, limited complexity. $20 is decent QPR, and it's a pleasant pop n'pour cab, though a little flat in overall appeal. It is surprisingly better than I expected from the challenging 2020 vintage. It's just that TJ diamond wines used to taste like wines 2-3x the price.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2020
• Type Red
• Producer Trader Joe's
• Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
• Designation Diamond Reserve
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Oakville
• UPC Code 096619895786

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• In Cellars 300 (57%)
• Consumed 222 (43%)

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