Trader Joe's

Coastal Central Coast Zinfandel

8.1120 ratings
8.11 pro ratings
Central Coast, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Natalie Stassen

Very fruity. I liked but Michael thought it was too much.

Very fruity. I liked but Michael thought it was too much.

1 person found it helpfulMay 26th, 2014
Starven Marven

Jammy. But like grapes jammed in a skunk’s urethra.

Jammy. But like grapes jammed in a skunk’s urethra.

Nov 6th, 2023
Stephanie Forbes

Had this 2020 TJ’s Central Coast Zin on 10/4/2022. This was suggested by a TJ’s employee when I asked if she had any favorites in the Zin family. This wine was decanted for approx 1-2 hours and was surprisingly delicious-at this price point especially! Jammy and has a decent finish. A bit of a spice and/or peppery taste- very fruit forward, but this is an easy to enjoy wine that I would definitely purchase again! Thanks once again to the very helpful and knowledgeable TJ’s employees!!

Had this 2020 TJ’s Central Coast Zin on 10/4/2022. This was suggested by a TJ’s employee when I asked if she had any favorites in the Zin family. This wine was decanted for approx 1-2 hours and was surprisingly delicious-at this price point especially! Jammy and has a decent finish. A bit of a spice and/or peppery taste- very fruit forward, but this is an easy to enjoy wine that I would definitely purchase again! Thanks once again to the very helpful and knowledgeable TJ’s employees!!

Oct 5th, 2022
Philip Micha

Pretty good. Very jammy.

Pretty good. Very jammy.

Jan 31st, 2022
Brad Swick

Keeping in mind this is a $6 bottle of wine, it’s pretty good! Has the varietal bite, as well as full and long flavor. A little heavy on the fruit but not sweet by any stretch. Tasted 30 January 2022

Keeping in mind this is a $6 bottle of wine, it’s pretty good! Has the varietal bite, as well as full and long flavor. A little heavy on the fruit but not sweet by any stretch. Tasted 30 January 2022

Jan 31st, 2022
Chris Klein

2019 Vintage - $4.50

Fantastic wine. Great body, nice balance.

Aroma of Cherry Cola

2019 Vintage - $4.50

Fantastic wine. Great body, nice balance.

Aroma of Cherry Cola

Oct 8th, 2020
Ruth Evelyn

This is cheap, but kind of tastes cheap- sour and anti-climactic. I’ll drink this bottle, but not buy any more.

This is cheap, but kind of tastes cheap- sour and anti-climactic. I’ll drink this bottle, but not buy any more.

Sep 7th, 2020
Kristin the Wine Girl

Perfect $5 food-friendly red. Way to go, Joe's! Paired very well with cinnamon-dusted Tuscona cheese.

Perfect $5 food-friendly red. Way to go, Joe's! Paired very well with cinnamon-dusted Tuscona cheese.

Oct 28th, 2015
Steve Haro

Totally solid value for 5 bucks.

Totally solid value for 5 bucks.

Dec 22nd, 2019
JJ Lumia

KWN Zin Edition!
Wine 2. Massive drop off from Wine 1. To me it was clear this was the classic TJ bottle snuck in by Haro. Confirmed upon reveal. Lot of fruit, not much complexity. Fairly basic house wine. But it plays. And for $4.99 you really can’t go wrong here. Crack it open w a pizza.

KWN Zin Edition!
Wine 2. Massive drop off from Wine 1. To me it was clear this was the classic TJ bottle snuck in by Haro. Confirmed upon reveal. Lot of fruit, not much complexity. Fairly basic house wine. But it plays. And for $4.99 you really can’t go wrong here. Crack it open w a pizza.

Dec 22nd, 2019