Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Trader Joe’s – Grand Reserve Pinot Noir 2023
Carneros AVA – California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
An entry-level Pinot Noir from Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve series, designed to be approachable and wallet-friendly, yet sourced from Carneros, a region with a strong pedigree for Pinot Noir thanks to its cool climate influenced by the San Pablo Bay.

Aromas & Flavors
Ripe red cherry, cranberry, and a touch of strawberry compote. Subtle notes of baking spice and a faint hint of cola.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, soft tannins, and moderate acidity. Smooth and approachable, leaning more toward fruit-forward than earthy complexity.

Food Pairings
Roast chicken with herbs, Margherita pizza, Mushroom risotto, Soft cheeses like Brie or Camembert.

Verdict
A casual, weeknight Pinot Noir that shows off the Carneros fruit in an uncomplicated way. Don’t expect Burgundian elegance or layered depth, instead, it’s a friendly, fruit-driven Pinot that hits the right notes for its price. Cheers! — 16 hours ago

Chris Palmer

9.3

$7.99 at Trader Joe’s — 2 years ago

Jessica Stewart

10

Please keep this on your house! Smells like strawberries and lemonade and taste crisp and light like strawberry, cherry, lemons. — 5 years ago

with Rory

Mark Osmers

9.1

Don’t brush off Merlot‘s. Especially if those Merlot’s are from Yountville, in Napa Valley. The climate in Yountville is particularly well-suited for grape growing. It sits in a sweet spot where it receives warm, sunny days perfect for ripening grapes, while cool evening breezes and fog from San Pablo Bay help too.
Let this wine open up and breathe for 2+ hours and you’ll be delighted with a similar complexity to a Cabernet, with Oakey notes and bright raspberry and plum flavors

An excellent choice from the same area as Stag Leap vineyards

Try it and tell me what you think — happy drinking! — 2 months ago

Kevin Pierce

9.4

This was a nice and easy wine to drink. Very smooth and tasty. This wine can be found at Trader Joes and the price is very affordable. I highly recommend this wine. — 9 months ago

Mike Coatney

9.2

Trader Joe's — 4 years ago

Nicole Killin

9.0

Nice for the price! — 3 months ago

Jalee Helmuth

10

So good!! Got at Trader Joe’s — 9 months ago

Emily

9.0

Good for a red! Sweet but not too. Trader Joe’s. — 4 years ago

Ross Young

8.9

Very good cab — 5 years ago