Trader Joe's
Grower's Reserve Paso Robles Zinfandel
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Can't get over the incredibly thin mouthfeel. I like me some fruity quaffable wine, but the thin-ness combined with a less-than stellar aftertaste have left me contemplating pouring this out. Should stick to the (fantastically priced) Italian red when buying sub-$10 wines at TJ's
Can't get over the incredibly thin mouthfeel. I like me some fruity quaffable wine, but the thin-ness combined with a less-than stellar aftertaste have left me contemplating pouring this out. Should stick to the (fantastically priced) Italian red when buying sub-$10 wines at TJ's
2 people found it helpfulAug 18th, 2014
Made by ASV Wines, my former employer half my lifetime ago. Used half the bottle to make coq au vin, drank the rest. Purple red, medium extraction, excellent clarity. Butter, cherry, cassis, pepper and canned green veggie notes in nose. Also a cool note - eucalyptus? Cassis, raspberry and cherry flavors, as advertised on label. Jammy? Peppery? Yes. Some seed tannin in finish, mild skin astringency. Great value for a basic table wine, nothing fancy but multilayered if not terribly complex.
Made by ASV Wines, my former employer half my lifetime ago. Used half the bottle to make coq au vin, drank the rest. Purple red, medium extraction, excellent clarity. Butter, cherry, cassis, pepper and canned green veggie notes in nose. Also a cool note - eucalyptus? Cassis, raspberry and cherry flavors, as advertised on label. Jammy? Peppery? Yes. Some seed tannin in finish, mild skin astringency. Great value for a basic table wine, nothing fancy but multilayered if not terribly complex.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 13th, 2019
Just a nice deep zin. Fresh with good blackberries. Great price
Just a nice deep zin. Fresh with good blackberries. Great price
1 person found it helpfulMar 26th, 2017
There's amazing zin. Balanced with a pop of freshness that carries into soft blueberries with a touch of sour. All giving great structure to the wine. This wine has those elements but they're all a bit muted. You can sense them well enough and the price makes this wine a must buy in my opinion.
There's amazing zin. Balanced with a pop of freshness that carries into soft blueberries with a touch of sour. All giving great structure to the wine. This wine has those elements but they're all a bit muted. You can sense them well enough and the price makes this wine a must buy in my opinion.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2017
Pretty good for a relatively cheap wine. Lots of different tastes in every sip. Not too sweet or dry.
Pretty good for a relatively cheap wine. Lots of different tastes in every sip. Not too sweet or dry.
1 person found it helpfulJan 15th, 2017
Drinks like a much more expensive wine. I will definitely purchase again.
Drinks like a much more expensive wine. I will definitely purchase again.
1 person found it helpfulDec 31st, 2016Just what I wanted tonite. A lush, jammy, thick wine I can enjoy with my steak. Can never go wrong with a Trader Joe wine!
Just what I wanted tonite. A lush, jammy, thick wine I can enjoy with my steak. Can never go wrong with a Trader Joe wine!
1 person found it helpfulNov 2nd, 2016Good cheep dinner wine! Takes a minute to air out but it was one of the better wines under $10. I would buy again
Good cheep dinner wine! Takes a minute to air out but it was one of the better wines under $10. I would buy again
1 person found it helpfulOct 4th, 2016
For a $4.99 Zin and TJ's, this is well worth it.
For a $4.99 Zin and TJ's, this is well worth it.
1 person found it helpfulMar 12th, 2016
Pretty good, thinner body. Re-buy able
Pretty good, thinner body. Re-buy able
1 person found it helpfulMar 30th, 2014