Trying to get to know some of the wines my friends recommended from Trader Joe’s. I liked a French Sauvignon Blanc they recommended but this wine, while solid just wasn’t my fave. It’s interesting and surprisingly complex for a Cali Pinot but I don’t love the—stemminess?—I’m getting. I used to call it that vine-y taste. If you like some green on your wine though it could be your bag. It’s affordable and interesting and may just be YOUR cat’s meow. Figuratively speaking. Don’t give your cat vino.
Trying to get to know some of the wines my friends recommended from Trader Joe’s. I liked a French Sauvignon Blanc they recommended but this wine, while solid just wasn’t my fave. It’s interesting and surprisingly complex for a Cali Pinot but I don’t love the—stemminess?—I’m getting. I used to call it that vine-y taste. If you like some green on your wine though it could be your bag. It’s affordable and interesting and may just be YOUR cat’s meow. Figuratively speaking. Don’t give your cat vino.
Dec 18th, 2017
Easy drinking Pinot. Slight pepper notes to finish.
Easy drinking Pinot. Slight pepper notes to finish.
1 person found it helpfulJan 31st, 2018
Was really excited to try this one. Unfortunately I didn't love it. It was good. Would I rush out to buy it again? No. But I'm glad I tried it.
Was really excited to try this one. Unfortunately I didn't love it. It was good. Would I rush out to buy it again? No. But I'm glad I tried it.
1 person found it helpfulJan 8th, 2016
Rating is for the 2023 vintage bought at TJ’s. A Pinot from Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County) tends to be in the style of a French Burgundy, so it is not very fruit forward. Don’t expect all sorts of fruit flavors. Instead expect a well balanced medium body wine that will compliment your meal. I’ve always been found of SLH Pinots. Although the Upper Eden is not an all time favorite, it was very enjoyable and a good price at around $15.
Rating is for the 2023 vintage bought at TJ’s. A Pinot from Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County) tends to be in the style of a French Burgundy, so it is not very fruit forward. Don’t expect all sorts of fruit flavors. Instead expect a well balanced medium body wine that will compliment your meal. I’ve always been found of SLH Pinots. Although the Upper Eden is not an all time favorite, it was very enjoyable and a good price at around $15.
Jan 19th, 2025
Cute bottle but don’t love the taste. Light but butter, green pepper, more earthy
Cute bottle but don’t love the taste. Light but butter, green pepper, more earthy
Nov 24th, 2021
It was fine- not very complex and a little bitter at the front of the mouth. Not my favorite
It was fine- not very complex and a little bitter at the front of the mouth. Not my favorite
Sep 19th, 2020
Light body but full of flavor. Perfect when chilled. Light maroon color, light aroma, light to medium body, dry on the palate but full of flavor. Wouldn't have as a go-to but would be great on a hot day. TJ $12-13
Light body but full of flavor. Perfect when chilled. Light maroon color, light aroma, light to medium body, dry on the palate but full of flavor. Wouldn't have as a go-to but would be great on a hot day. TJ $12-13
Apr 10th, 2020
A great wine from TJs!!
Nov 15th, 2019
Light, not a ton of flavor, but very drinkable and pleasing. A solid any time choice.
Light, not a ton of flavor, but very drinkable and pleasing. A solid any time choice.
Dec 31st, 2017
Meh. Not offensively bad but definitely lacking complexity.
Meh. Not offensively bad but definitely lacking complexity.
Sep 26th, 2017
Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, California, USA
