Trader Joe's

Petit Reserve Paso Robles Merlot

8.740 ratings
-no pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Merlot
Tomato-Based, Lamb, Potato, White Rice, Pungent Cheese, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Pork, Venison
Top Notes For
Kyle Turner

Pairs great with Oreos trust me.

Pairs great with Oreos trust me.

Jan 19th, 2023
Philip Spechler

Fruity. Good to drink.

Fruity. Good to drink.

Oct 23rd, 2022
Steve Goore

Fairly dry and smooth, this great value merlot from TJs paired well with a variety of foods.

Fairly dry and smooth, this great value merlot from TJs paired well with a variety of foods.

Sep 20th, 2021
Frank Kuo

Color of cranberry juice, bubbly and clear. Nose is quite fruity, black cherry and spice, a bit minty, blackberry, and fresh grapes. Taste of fruity and zest note, low tannins, vanilla, quite milky yet a bit too much bitterness, some more peppery note, and more sweetness from fruits. Aftertaste, except bitterness, is pretty mellow. Not bad for the price.

Color of cranberry juice, bubbly and clear. Nose is quite fruity, black cherry and spice, a bit minty, blackberry, and fresh grapes. Taste of fruity and zest note, low tannins, vanilla, quite milky yet a bit too much bitterness, some more peppery note, and more sweetness from fruits. Aftertaste, except bitterness, is pretty mellow. Not bad for the price.

Nov 29th, 2020
Per
8.7

A solid full and smooth merlot. Great value.

A solid full and smooth merlot. Great value.

Aug 10th, 2019
Hannah

Delicious. Strong smoky notes, complex flavors. Complements cheese very well! Great value.

Delicious. Strong smoky notes, complex flavors. Complements cheese very well! Great value.

Dec 8th, 2017
Adam H
9.2

Excellent value merlot

Excellent value merlot

Sep 25th, 2016
Peter

Actually not too bad once it had time to breathe

Actually not too bad once it had time to breathe

Oct 1st, 2015
Mark Kammerich

A decent, balanced, medium merlot. It was a little fruity with some end bite for me however. A pleasant 'nose' for $8.

A decent, balanced, medium merlot. It was a little fruity with some end bite for me however. A pleasant 'nose' for $8.

Aug 14th, 2015
Mary Rouse

Easily drinkable. Cannot beat the price. Makes me want to try the other Trader Joes offerings.

Easily drinkable. Cannot beat the price. Makes me want to try the other Trader Joes offerings.

May 31st, 2015