Very generic, but recognizable as Cab. It's not oak juice, and it's dirt cheap. I'm divided on TJ's "Coastal" wines. They aren't great, but they're usually reasonably representative of the grape, and they're almost always pretty pleasant bottles.
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Pours pretty even mahogany with a clear rim. Aromas of cherry, raspberry, espresso, cedar, and loose tobacco. Palate is the same, but a little flabby and dilute. Probably won't improve with age. That said, I don't think you'll find a better Brunello in this price range, but there are better Rossos. In fact, La Gerla Birba punches well above its weight, at a similar price, and is better than most Brunellos at twice the price.
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2021 Trader Joe's Cabernet Sauvignon Coastal
4/27/2024 - seeyouintee Likes this wine: 82 Points
Very generic, but recognizable as Cab. It's not oak juice, and it's dirt cheap. I'm divided on TJ's "Coastal" wines. They aren't great, but they're usually reasonably representative of the grape, and they're almost always pretty pleasant bottles.
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2018 Kirkland Signature Brunello di Montalcino
4/27/2024 - seeyouintee Likes this wine: 87 Points
Pours pretty even mahogany with a clear rim. Aromas of cherry, raspberry, espresso, cedar, and loose tobacco. Palate is the same, but a little flabby and dilute. Probably won't improve with age. That said, I don't think you'll find a better Brunello in this price range, but there are better Rossos. In fact, La Gerla Birba punches well above its weight, at a similar price, and is better than most Brunellos at twice the price.
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2019 Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Carneros
4/20/2024 - seeyouintee Likes this wine: 86 Points
Pours pale gold, with tight bead. Nose has pear, sour dough, lemon custard, and green apple. Palate is the same. Excellent QPR.
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