- Crimsom color and aromas of cedar and cherry. It's lacking fruit and has flavours of hay/straw, violet, rose and mushroom with a light body. Smooth texture with a medium finish - Rumors are that this vintage was made by Robert Stemmler wines.
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The wife who is always looking for a QPR bought a Trader Joes 2012 RRV Pinot. Popped and poured through a Venturi. I really did not like this at first. First taste was a sour, acidic mess. After 45 minutes it did get a bit better with some cherry fruit and a little spice. The tannins were abrasive which could be that whole cluster and stems were improperly used.
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Strawberry but mostly smoky non-fruit flavors. While there's not overt woodiness, I'm tempting to say the oak influence isn't fully integrated. Food-friendly-acidity, minimal tannins. Well-made, but not among the best in the TJ's reserve and grand reserve lines.
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8/16/2014 - mikemaan wrote:
- Crimsom color and aromas of cedar and cherry. It's lacking fruit and has flavours of hay/straw, violet, rose and mushroom with a light body. Smooth texture with a medium finish - Rumors are that this vintage was made by Robert Stemmler wines.
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10/2/2013 - bruce61 Does not like this wine: 82 Points
The wife who is always looking for a QPR bought a Trader Joes 2012 RRV Pinot. Popped and poured through a Venturi. I really did not like this at first. First taste was a sour, acidic mess. After 45 minutes it did get a bit better with some cherry fruit and a little spice. The tannins were abrasive which could be that whole cluster and stems were improperly used.
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8/8/2013 - gatame wrote:
Strawberry but mostly smoky non-fruit flavors. While there's not overt woodiness, I'm tempting to say the oak influence isn't fully integrated. Food-friendly-acidity, minimal tannins. Well-made, but not among the best in the TJ's reserve and grand reserve lines.
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