Barrel Axe
California Red Blend
California, USA
Best under rated smooth fruity red blend easy drinker ;) I bought 2 cases - Trader Joe's.
Best under rated smooth fruity red blend easy drinker ;) I bought 2 cases - Trader Joe's.
1 person found it helpfulJan 21st, 2017
I found his at Trader Joe's, as a part of some exclusive deal they have with the winery. It's a red blend and it's inexpensive, but I was surprised by it. It's a heavier wine, and it's a fruity and juicy-- I'm guessing there's a lot of Merlot in it but it doesn't say anything about it's content. Lots of red berries and a good amount of vanilla/buttery oak-- sort of a unsweetened raspberry cheesecake, if you will... Despite being pretty hearty it's pretty easy to drink. It's not exactly elegant (but I don't mean that pejoratively), it's suggested pairing is BBQ and Pizza.
I found his at Trader Joe's, as a part of some exclusive deal they have with the winery. It's a red blend and it's inexpensive, but I was surprised by it. It's a heavier wine, and it's a fruity and juicy-- I'm guessing there's a lot of Merlot in it but it doesn't say anything about it's content. Lots of red berries and a good amount of vanilla/buttery oak-- sort of a unsweetened raspberry cheesecake, if you will... Despite being pretty hearty it's pretty easy to drink. It's not exactly elegant (but I don't mean that pejoratively), it's suggested pairing is BBQ and Pizza.
1 person found it helpfulNov 17th, 2016
Our bottle is Cabernet Sauvignon, not red blend but the CS option wasn’t available. A Treasury Employee Store purchase for about $9. An ok wine the first night. Tasted better the second night.
Our bottle is Cabernet Sauvignon, not red blend but the CS option wasn’t available. A Treasury Employee Store purchase for about $9. An ok wine the first night. Tasted better the second night.
Jul 23rd, 2025This a very nice non vintage red wine blend. They put together some very complimentary wines and created a very drinkable wine at a great price. A little light on tannins and acid but if you're looking for a fruit forward jammy red, this should work for you!
This a very nice non vintage red wine blend. They put together some very complimentary wines and created a very drinkable wine at a great price. A little light on tannins and acid but if you're looking for a fruit forward jammy red, this should work for you!
Dec 29th, 2022
Despite the off-putting petroleumesque smell, this wine is smooth with hints of raspberries and strawberries.
Despite the off-putting petroleumesque smell, this wine is smooth with hints of raspberries and strawberries.
Dec 19th, 2020
Drinkable table red. Nothing too special.
Drinkable table red. Nothing too special.
Apr 20th, 2019
Trader Joe’s latest affordable collaboration does it again!
Trader Joe’s latest affordable collaboration does it again!
Apr 27th, 2018Surprisingly oaky, needs more fruit character. Quite young but drinkable
Surprisingly oaky, needs more fruit character. Quite young but drinkable
Mar 27th, 2018It’s main virtue is the price ($2.99 Trader Joe’s) We’ve had worse.
It’s main virtue is the price ($2.99 Trader Joe’s) We’ve had worse.
Feb 25th, 2018