Trader Joe's
Grand Reserve Lot# 23 Carneros Pinot Noir
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
7th wine at KWN. The shock of the night. Some were torn - some didn't like; some loved. Those that loved were blown away it was Trader Joe's. This held up, even with the Kosta. Good structure, laid back, good balance between fruit and earth. Consistent notes with previous tasting but I enjoyed it much more blind. Again, this shows what's in the bottle is more important than the label. Wine #3.
7th wine at KWN. The shock of the night. Some were torn - some didn't like; some loved. Those that loved were blown away it was Trader Joe's. This held up, even with the Kosta. Good structure, laid back, good balance between fruit and earth. Consistent notes with previous tasting but I enjoyed it much more blind. Again, this shows what's in the bottle is more important than the label. Wine #3.
2 people found it helpfulJan 10th, 2016
Bold and full bodied for a Pinot- we loved this!
Bold and full bodied for a Pinot- we loved this!
1 person found it helpfulDec 15th, 2020Very nice. Fruity and light.
Very nice. Fruity and light.
1 person found it helpfulDec 18th, 2017
Pretty tasting table win, only $8 bucks.
Pretty tasting table win, only $8 bucks.
Nov 30th, 2013Super good wine! Especially for the price… very easy to relax and drink
Super good wine! Especially for the price… very easy to relax and drink
Jan 24th, 2022Loved this one for the price! Super easy to drink!
Loved this one for the price! Super easy to drink!
Jan 24th, 2022
On the nose: dried cherry, tobacco, bell pepper. Taste: slight spice, black plum, oak.
On the nose: dried cherry, tobacco, bell pepper. Taste: slight spice, black plum, oak.
Jan 5th, 2022
Color of clear burgundy plus quite saturated ruby tone. Nose of ripe cranberry, prune, plum, some spice, warm, and some more oregano type of spice. Taste follows the nose with ripe sweet cranberry, some more zest, some more cherry more, a bit peppery, and more sweet taste. Aftertaste is medium and flavors are in harmony. Very easy to drink, crowd pleaser. A bit too sweet for me.
Color of clear burgundy plus quite saturated ruby tone. Nose of ripe cranberry, prune, plum, some spice, warm, and some more oregano type of spice. Taste follows the nose with ripe sweet cranberry, some more zest, some more cherry more, a bit peppery, and more sweet taste. Aftertaste is medium and flavors are in harmony. Very easy to drink, crowd pleaser. A bit too sweet for me.
Dec 19th, 2020