Trader Joe's

Grower's Reserve California Merlot

8.3169 ratings
-no pro ratings
California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Paula Strebig

A little red fruit on the nose. Soft & mellow w/ faint hints of raspberry. Finish is reminiscent of oak but not quite there. Noticed more tannins late in the bottle. Overall unremarkable but drinkable.

A little red fruit on the nose. Soft & mellow w/ faint hints of raspberry. Finish is reminiscent of oak but not quite there. Noticed more tannins late in the bottle. Overall unremarkable but drinkable.

2 people found it helpfulMar 29th, 2016
Vikram Jandhyala

Not great. Extremely dry. Simple with hardly any recognizable flavors. Thin.

Not great. Extremely dry. Simple with hardly any recognizable flavors. Thin.

2 people found it helpfulJul 11th, 2015
Doug Ching

Don't care for it. Couldn't finish the bottle. Probably use it for cooking.

Don't care for it. Couldn't finish the bottle. Probably use it for cooking.

2 people found it helpfulApr 18th, 2015
Tatiana Jimenez

Sharp on the nose, medium body, and acid that hits the back of the tongue and makes my chest warm (?). Good with pasta and cheese. Not sugary but black fruit forward.

Sharp on the nose, medium body, and acid that hits the back of the tongue and makes my chest warm (?). Good with pasta and cheese. Not sugary but black fruit forward.

1 person found it helpfulNov 29th, 2018
Eric Copenhaver

It's incredibly mediocre. There's not a whole lot of flavor to notice about it. Its mostly tart and bitter like cranberries, with a hint of sweetness. I wouldn't buy it again, but I'd drink it if someone bought it for me.

It's incredibly mediocre. There's not a whole lot of flavor to notice about it. Its mostly tart and bitter like cranberries, with a hint of sweetness. I wouldn't buy it again, but I'd drink it if someone bought it for me.

1 person found it helpfulMar 6th, 2018
T Randall

Not a lot of body, very dry. Flavor okay. Don't think I would do it again. Probably make a good cooking wine.

Not a lot of body, very dry. Flavor okay. Don't think I would do it again. Probably make a good cooking wine.

1 person found it helpfulMar 17th, 2017
Alberto Medrano

Maybe it was the pairing with cheap pasta, but it tasted gross with it. So, idk. I'd have to try it again.

Maybe it was the pairing with cheap pasta, but it tasted gross with it. So, idk. I'd have to try it again.

1 person found it helpfulMar 13th, 2017
Uluwehi

Trader Joe's - decent wine

Trader Joe's - decent wine

1 person found it helpfulFeb 4th, 2017
Rodrigo Luis

I was talking to someone that said knew this wine and I remember him mentioning "...vegan". It was pretty light, did smell fruity.

I was talking to someone that said knew this wine and I remember him mentioning "...vegan". It was pretty light, did smell fruity.

1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2017
Tom Estes

Very good during and after a simple meal. Would buy again.

Very good during and after a simple meal. Would buy again.

1 person found it helpfulNov 29th, 2016