2020 Trader Joe's Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Reserve Oakville

Community Tasting Notes (17) Avg Score: 88 points

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  3/27/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 89 Points

  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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  3/24/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 89 Points

  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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  3/16/2024 - meticulist Does not like this wine: 85 Points

  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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  1/14/2024 - vacpl wrote: 87 Points

  Good qpr

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  8/21/2023 - wcf1946 Likes this wine: 88 Points

  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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