Trader Joe's
Charles Shaw Blend California Shiraz
California, USA
Ahh. Refuge of the financially challenged. Or maybe you just broke your wine budget for the month and are telling yourself you'll change. Tastes like Netflix and the next day at work.
Ahh. Refuge of the financially challenged. Or maybe you just broke your wine budget for the month and are telling yourself you'll change. Tastes like Netflix and the next day at work.
5 people found it helpfulJul 31st, 2014for $3.75?! heck yes. I'd even buy it for $7. definitely not a high-end wine, but for those nights where a few glasses are in order, this is the perfect wine to indulge in without feeling guilty on price. I've only had the shiraz and the white zinfandel, can't speak for the rest.
for $3.75?! heck yes. I'd even buy it for $7. definitely not a high-end wine, but for those nights where a few glasses are in order, this is the perfect wine to indulge in without feeling guilty on price. I've only had the shiraz and the white zinfandel, can't speak for the rest.
3 people found it helpfulFeb 4th, 2015
Dark red in color with a wide white rim.
Red fruits on the nose with cherries, blueberries, boysberries, minerals,metals and light peppercorn.
Light to medium bodied.
Bitter on the attack and semi sweet on the mid palate with cherries, green pepper, red currants and black pepper.
Spices on the finish with flabby tannings.
Not good enough to buy again. Their Cabernet is better.
12.5% alcohol by volume.
Dark red in color with a wide white rim.
Red fruits on the nose with cherries, blueberries, boysberries, minerals,metals and light peppercorn.
Light to medium bodied.
Bitter on the attack and semi sweet on the mid palate with cherries, green pepper, red currants and black pepper.
Spices on the finish with flabby tannings.
Not good enough to buy again. Their Cabernet is better.
12.5% alcohol by volume.
Acidic, full bodied but light/ever so slightly sweet after taste
Acidic, full bodied but light/ever so slightly sweet after taste
Dec 25th, 2020
"In my opinion the best of the Charles Shaw reds. My "Two Buck Chuck" for three dollars was aging out with the 2013 vintage, so tonight I made space on the rack by tapping my last 'value wine'. Not as thin as the last cheap wine I had, & not a horrible experience as others indicate. A light nose lacking character with hint of fruit & tastes of fruity punch. I tried them all and will move on. Looks nice in the glass."
"In my opinion the best of the Charles Shaw reds. My "Two Buck Chuck" for three dollars was aging out with the 2013 vintage, so tonight I made space on the rack by tapping my last 'value wine'. Not as thin as the last cheap wine I had, & not a horrible experience as others indicate. A light nose lacking character with hint of fruit & tastes of fruity punch. I tried them all and will move on. Looks nice in the glass."
Mar 1st, 2016
A solid 8 for a weekday cheap wine!
A solid 8 for a weekday cheap wine!
Jan 6th, 2016
A bit tangy for my taste. Not so easy going down the hatch but for the price... Eh can't complain too much.
A bit tangy for my taste. Not so easy going down the hatch but for the price... Eh can't complain too much.
Jan 1st, 2016
Not the 3 Buck Chuck from yesteryear. Harsh perhaps astringent fruity flavor. Maybe if it was allowed to breathe it would be tolerable.
Not the 3 Buck Chuck from yesteryear. Harsh perhaps astringent fruity flavor. Maybe if it was allowed to breathe it would be tolerable.
Dec 2nd, 2015