This sourced Zin presents with a slightly bricked red hue with aromas of blackberry fruit.
Palate-- Gives a "sweet" first impression but of course it is NOT sweet but fruity! Decently structured with big Zinfandel plum and berry flavors and to me not a hint of the "bourbon barrel aging" which for my taste is a good thing!
This runs around $16 which is about 20% to high just for reference.
Palate--a touch thin texturally, with solid Zinfandel fruit but with a surprising metallic mid palate, with more dark berry fruit and a hint of tomato juice at the finish.
Previously reviewed, I haven't had this in a few months so I grabbed one to see what was happening with it. Served a bit too warm but at the right temp it's still a good quaff so raise a glass! $12 will do it for ya.
Pale straw hue with aromas of Lemon, lime, tropical fruit, and oil.
Palate--The slightest spritzig present with enticing flavors of wonderful fruity fruit salad, (that's right I said it) and sufficient acidity to make it quite nice!
Pairing with Asian take-out tonight and it will be prefect. Marked down from $15 to $7 it is a steal so raise a glass!
Deep rich, eggplant hue with aromas of "thick" ripe blackberry fruit, maybe a hint of blueberry, pie crust, spices, and more.
Palate--Finessed first impression with silky tannins, bold dark berry fruit flavors, spice, rich rear palate with a lingering finish of more blackberry fruit.
This previously reviewed wine just a couple months ago is a very nice expression of the Malbec grape, the signature grape of Argentina. A "Single Vineyard" wine is generally significantly higher in price because of limited production and consistency of quality and care over a particular parcel of grapes. To think of finding a single vineyard wine of any strip for around the $10 price point is foolhardy and yet here it is.
Another Trader Joe's super value wine is worth buying in a case lot as it will only get better for the next 5-7 years so raise a glass! I am pairing it with BBQ'd chicken thighs and it will be perfect!
Beautiful pink hue with bigtime strawberry nose.
Palate--An acidic beam is front and center, with sharp strawberry, raspberry notes and biting citrus in the background with an apple finish at the end.
Rosé fell out of fashion in the 70's being peddled as a crappy, cheap quaff kind of made for people who don't like wine. It was virtually all "plonk!" Then years later something happened and wineries started taking rosés seriously and made some very nice ones. During those year Tavel (France) was one of the rare standouts who took pride in making something of a work of art and for some reason a global change took place as global wineries took it seriously and the Rosé revolution took hold.
This is a $10 Trader Joe's offering that is quite a genuine wine with character and place so raise a glass!
Palate--Slight sparkle with tropical fruit compote, ripe melon, green apple.
Reviewed in June I still review wines I have had even recently. I do this to test myself and keep myself on track, (consistency) but also to look for bottle variation, and or a wine beginning to fail.
Another Trader Joe's value at $6 and while not head turning, it is a sound enough wine at $6 to recommend it so raise a glass!
Dark aubergine hue with aromas of dried cherries, roasted bread,
Palate--Watery first impression but big robust, Tuscan fruit, spices, rigid acidity, wood, and a lingering finish that has staying power.
This is a gripping Tuscan creation, with vibrant structure and will reward one with the ability to age this wine for several more years. There's a lot going on here that just hasn't had time to reveal its power.
I will be pairing this tonight with my wife's homemade Italian soup and it should be a perfect pairing. It was listed at $25 but I found it for $15. Raise a glass!
Dark cherry hue with aromas of big bold black cherry with plenty of 'Zinny" spice.
Palate--Tart first impression with an austere structure, "hot" with watery texture and fleeting Zin fruit.
My wife picked this up while traveling and paid $22 for it. I would not have purchased this wine as I am familiar with it and it isn't a $20 wine... But the love of my life thought she was getting a "treat" for her husband so I will drink it with delight and being reminded (though I don't need a reminder) of why we have been married for over 50 years.
This will be OK with my grilled bratwurst so it will be a good meal! For what it's worth, the Wine Enthusiast gave this wine 93 points and a vigorously complex bouquet and palate. I would give it an 86...maybe.
Straw hue with a distinctive bouquet of citrus, and a hard to pin down basket of wonderful aromas.
Palate--Tart first impression with rigid acidity, citrus galore, unripe peach, and a melange of exotic spices.
The Verdejo grape is a Spanish concoction with an interesting profile. The Rueda region of Spain is the home of this pungent grape. It is a novel treat with an exciting palate with nice acidity to cleanse the palate of anything buttery or fat laden. I paid $7 for this mark down from $15 and it's a nice experience so raise a glass!
Nearly clear but slight straw hue with aromas of lime, white summer melon, and stones.
Palate--Super minerally first impression a tad "flabby" for my preference, (meaning lacking acidity) nice fruity lime and melon with wet stones, and a clean finish that is quick.
I paid $6 for this marked down from $15 at an out of state liquor store. Geyser Peak is one of the many wines that takes me back in time my early days of wine exploration. We're talking late 70's...
I live in Maine so on this Labor Day my wife of 51 years took in a portion of the coastline with a spectacular day in Rockland, Camden and Belfast. After coming home I ordered 2 soft shell lobsters, and a pound of steamer clams. They are cooked for you and you just pick them up. Total cost excluding the wine--$30. Raise a glass!
Dark purple/garnet hue with zesty blackberry pie, oak and spice.
Palate--Concentrated blackberry, with a note of blueberry, and wood.
This oft reviewed wine is a go to when I find it on sale ($9) and it pairs well with such a variety of foods and drinks well all by itself. Tonight it will be served with our Sunday night tradition of pizza; Lou Malnatti's imported from Chicago by the case and the pair never disappoints so raise a glass!
Dark garnet with lovely bouquet of cherry, cola, savory spice!
Palate--Tart first impression; constructed very nicely with juicy tannins, flavors of big, balanced and integrated cherry fruit through and through with a nice lingering finish. Drinking at its prime...
This needs to open up and will be even better than it is which is pretty darn good! For some loose change under your car seat, you can enjoy what good wine tastes like so raise a glass at $14!
Medium garnet hyue with aromas of rich plum and dark berries with savory spice
Palate--Unremarkable first impression with spicy berries maybe a touch of blueberry, and a berry pie finish.
I paid $12 for this and it is, well as I said, unremarkable. It is what you get for $12 in a Cab so I guess you can't complain but it is tiring.
I just read a review of this wine from the Wine Enthusiast and I swear, there has to be dumbing down of "wine reviews." This wine was rated 93 points which is absurd, and the reviewer defies science with 367 nuanced aromas and tastes. Yes I am exaggerating but you catch my drift. Don't believe it! This is a big reason why I stopped getting the Wine Enthusiast. Caveat Emptor...
Palate-Elegant first impression with supple tannins, balanced acidity, integrated wild berries and a rear palate of savory spices. Finish lingers a good bit and then flees.
This $10 Went creation is nice treat for the price. Pairing it with pizza tonight so raise a glass!
Palate--First impression is a tantalizing "sweet" dark berry with a mid palate of vibrant spices, and solid acidity. Tannins are mature and easy to drink. Finishes with a bitter (the pleasant kind) presence that lingers a good while.
The price posted on this is $23 but I paid $10 for this Rodney Strong Sonoma creation. I like it a lot. If I have the opportunity I will snag some more so raise a glass!
Palate-- Juicy structure, with mouth watering tannins, spice up front, red bright fruit and and a spicy finish.
This previously reviewed Nebbiolo grape is not "classic" but a good example of the varietal. Another Trader Joe's value selection at $9 it is a definite "Raise a glass!" (see previous review)
Purple hue with garnet rim and aromas of ripe plum, blackberry, a touch of cedar, woith ash and spce at the end.
Palate--Pronounced front palate with sateely front, relaxed tannins adequate fruit mid palate but short finish and nothing remarkable over all.
I had this wine about a a half a million years ago when I was cutting my teeth on all things wine. It was just "OK" then and it is just "OK" now. I don't get the 90 point rating the Wine Enthusiast gave it but oh well. I paid $15 for this marked down from $25. $15 is a good price point and it well pair well with my charcoal grilled "short cut" steak. So raise a glass at the lower price.
Palate--Silky texture with balanced acidity and tannins, even keeled fruit from beginning to end with a finish of bold black cherry pie filling.
I paid $15 for this somewhat unremarkable wine even though it is well made and rather elegant. Never-the-less it is subdued from beginning to end never really showing its stuff. It was on sale from $25 and I am glad I did not pay that for it but it is a very nice quaff for the $15 price point.
I am pairing it with a homemade pasta dish of my own creation with herbs from my wife's gardens. It will be superb so raise a glass at $15!
Pale strawberry hue with aromas of cinnamon and cherry above the rim, a touch of spice but the win is cold so it needs to warm up a touch.
Palate--Nice first impression with a very nice "nuanced bitter" first impression which is quite endearing. What follows is not exactly "classic" pinot profile but decent enough. Spicy strawberry comes to the fore with a fleeting finish.
This Aussie wine presents itself as somehow a step above non-vegan humans as if using "dairy products or fish" according to the wine's label, is somehow immoral. The label states: "Our wine is clear and so is our conscience. Join the revolution."
Forgetting the non-sense the wine is "ok" for the $8 I paid for it but comes with a $16 price tag which it is not worth. If you see it for $8 grab it; it's different, but that's about it.
Pale pink hue with tight aromas of peach...
Palate-- Hint of burnt toast(?) with very dry profile and mild presence of stone fruit.
This is an austere quaff which I opened to pair with our take out Asian cuisine. Never having had it I presumed it would have a touch of sweetness. It is bone dry but actually did it good job with our take out.
I paid $10 for this at Trader Joe's and while it's OK I don't think I would buy it again. But it is a "naturally" made wine meaning there is nothing added to it not even yeast etc. It is in fact the way wine was made for centuries. If for no other reason give it a try for the uniqueness of it and raise a glass.
Deep black cherry hue with big Zinny aromas of dark Berry fruit, a hint of licorice, fresh black cherry, plum.
Palate--Everything in the bouquet is there in the palate. It is juicy in structure, much tastier than its price point would indicate, which it is a regular offering on my dinner table.
This many-times-reviewed Zin is a go-to staple in my house whenever I find it for around $9. Tonight it will be served with left-over shells, garlic bread, and tossed salad. Raise a glass!
Palate-- Wonderfully sweet port, with deep voluptuous intense, uber-ripe plum and prune whip, with lovely structure to carry the intense sweetness without being cloying. Flavor is intense, long lasting with a lasting finish, and leaving you wanting for more of the same.
This is a $20 price point port and is a fine example of want can be done with Port wine short of full blown, expensive "Vintage Port." I LOVE port and I enjoy the $8 Trader Joes's value port and I have had a 99 point Wine Spectator vintage port and while it is extraordinary, I cannot afford such wine very often. If you have the means, do try it out; it is other worldly. But LBV ports (Late Bottle Vintage Ports) while not being "Vintage ports" are a fraction of the price and marvelous in their own right.
Drink it solo, or indulge with fresh strawberries, semi- sweet dark chocolate, rich brownies or whatever chocolate delights you. It is a match made in heaven. So raise a glass!
Palate--Lack luster first impression with a lazy profile, but loads of off dry pears and green melon and a pleasant slightly bitter mid palate which is endearing. It finishes fresh with a pleasant linger.
This delightful S. African creation is Chenin Blanc and Viognier (pronounced Vee oh Nyay!)
Lovely Chenins come out of S. Africa and have for years. This one is delicious and chilled down is a terrific aperitif on a hot summer day but I will be pairing it with my wife's homemade Swiss chard soup.
Raise a glass!
Deep purple hue as a young wine should present; surprisingly ample fruit aromas of dark berry, a touch of olive, plum and dark chocolate.
Palate--Although a little warm than ideal, palate is big fruit bomb, full of luscious Malbec, with edges of savory spice, and plum.
I think my wife grabbed this for $6 recently and thought we should try it. It is actually a decent wine hailing from the classic Mendoza (Argentina) region for Malbec. Drinks quite well even at this youthful stage.
This will pair well with robust cheeses, red sauced pasta dishes and is even decent all by itself so raise a glass.
Garnet hue with a slight opacity and aromas of Blackberry and plum with spice.
Palate--Decent Zin flavors with spice on the edges, a somewhat mellow or relaxed structure on the palate with lots of nice Zin fruit.
This is a Lodi AVA (Calif.) and I tasted it side by side with another Lodi Zin of which I have drank a ton called "Scotto." The two were basically indistinguishable from one another. If I had tasted them blind I would have said they were the same wine.
I bought this last minute from a big box store and paid $12 for it but it was the ONLY Zin they had. The Scotto I get at Trader Joe's and I pay $9 for it so I will be stocking up with even more of my favorite standby Zinfandel. Raise a galss!
Palate--Silky first impression with lively acidity and spice, and blackberries galore. (Some of the reviews I read after reviewing it myself, are a bit over the top with the myriad flavors etc. one "imagines.") But I won't go there in this review...
This "Dunnigan Hills" Malbec is a good example of the grape although this is a first I believe for my experience with "Dunnigan Hills." Listed around the $20 price point I would be disappointed at that price. I paid $10 in which case it is a good example as I said of the grape. At the lower price point, raise a glass!
Palate--Big mouth filling berry with a lackluster structure. Syrah is taking center stage with a mellowing of the overall picture thanks to the Merlot. Finishes a bit shallow but pleasant.
This Columbia Valley (Washington State) made in a popular style, this will appeal to the red wine lovers who like loads of fruit, ready to drink. It is a 50/50 blend of the two grapes mentioned.
Pairing it with home-made lasagna this evening. I see it on line for $22 although I paid $10 for it. At $10 I like it, at $20, not so much!
Interesting orange hue with aromas primarily of sweet Chinese 5 spice, and gentle raspberry.
Palate--Vibrant acidity, a light citrus note in the mid palate, tart raspberry, a lighter finish but nice.
This rosé, made from the pride of Spain (the Tempranillo grape), is a well made food worthy rosé. Tonight I will have it with Brats, four cheese tortellini, salad and fresh garden string beans sauteed in butter.
I found this for $9 marked down from $18. Raise a glass at $9!
Deep purple as expected from this grape with aromas Slight hint of ruby red grapefruit, gentle fruit above the rim not characteristic of the grape, subdued but very nice ripe berry fruits, plum and savory yet sweet spices.
Palate--Absolutely silky texture, with seductive tannins that grow while on the palate. Lots of dark and mixed berries fighting to get out; needs time to come around and open up. Fleeting finish but c'mon, read below...
Mclaren Vale is one of Australia's great wine regions and they produce gazillions of tons of grapes which means BIG production which is why they can offer this wine for the ridiculous price of $6 at Trader Joes. It is not classic Shiraz but it's a great price so...
Should improve over the next 2 years and be a value wine to be grabbed. Raise a glass!
Beautiful crystalline magenta hue with lovely aromas of sweet red berry, then more mature darker red fruit with plum and a hint of mocha and cinnamon.
Palate--Bold presentation with loads of minerality on the first impression, rigid acidity, ample plum and pie cherry underneath.
This is from the Castillon a sub region of Bordeaux and is really well made and should be holding for a number of years beyond In fact it will only improve for the next 3-5 years, If you have the discipline buy several and lay a couple down for the future and I believe you will be rewarded.
Pairing this tonight with strip steak grilled with charcoal. At $45 retail, found it on sale for $15 and it is a bargain so raise a glass.
Bright tart cherry with an nice citrus beam even if a bit unusual, with a note of mandarin orange!
Palate--Steely front with the same citrusy mid palate with cherry notes and citrusy finish that lingers.
Tavel is the only area in the Rhone Valley of France which has made a quality Rosé for decades. When the world was producing nothing but "Plonk" in many countries Teval made a lovely wine which iit is to this day. It has Character, finesse, structure and is well worth seeking out. At the $10 price point at Trader Joe's.
I will pair it with my chinese dinner and it will be great so raise a glass!
Palate--Relaxed tannins with nice fruit forward rich berry presence, ripe plum in the middle and a lasting finish that keeps on giving.
Columbia Crest is the highest point on the breathtaking glaciated Mt. Rainier. My name happens to be recorded in the book at the summit having been as climber back in the 80's. Living there for about 3 years we loved the majestic vista, Rainier Nat'l Park and this was all before the Silicon Valley migration to seattle.
Columbia Crest Wines have established themselves as reliable value producing wines that you can buy without hesitation. This is no exception. At the $12 price point raise a glass!
Bouquet is rather lighter than usual with pronounced strawberry bouquet, with chilled tomato juice notes, and spices.
Palate--Nice fruity front with aging strawberry notes with savory spices, a twinge of dark cocoa in the finish.
It's been a while since I have had Four Vines Zinfandel and I always enjoy them. At the $12 price point it's a no brainer! Raise a glass...
Purple deep hue in center of bowl with a tinge of bricking at the rim. Aromas of raw beef, in the bowl with unique minced meat nuances, and more but needs to open. Smoked mushrooms,...
Palate--Mature structure with sophisticated tannins, nice balance with acid and structured, around fruit that eludes me!
This will be a nice pairing with my strip steak (charcoal grilled) for my bride and our 51st anniversary. Funny thing is I bought this recently at a Sam's Club and thought it was $10. It was in the wrong bin and I was surprised to see my receipt at home for $25. But even at that, this is a very nice wine, and worth every bit of qhat I paid for it so "Raise a glass!"
Lighter golden hue with aromas of Cantaloupe, musk melon with a squeeze of lime juice on top with sweet vanilla pudding on the edge.
Palate--Vibrant mouth feel, nice acidity with loads of zesty fruit, lovely structured wine with a nice mouth feel and finish that lingers.
The Languedoc region of France is a reliable producer of all manner of the wines they ship and they are always a very nice value. This is no exception.
Serve this chilled at pool side, with cheeses and crackers, or pair it with a variety of seafoods and French onion soup as I am having tonight. At $13, this is a definite raise a glass!
Opaque, garnet hue with aromas of subtle milk chocolate, cherry berry, strawberry licorice.
Palate--Clean cherry and berry flavors with rigid acidity, mid-palate savory spices and cocoa, finishing with a black licorice ending.
This is one of my favorite budget Montepulciano D'Abruzzos and never disappoints. It goes with all kinds of Italian themed dishes but I served it with my wife's special dinner of boneless rib eyes on the charcoal and hardwood grill. It was perfect. I grabbed this for $9 at my favorite wine shop in Portland, Maine and will return tomorrow to see if I can score any more. Raise a glass!
Purple/garnet hue with aromas of nice sweetish red/purple flowers, violets, with a savory yet sweet spice note overlying it all.
Palate--Decent first impression, with relaxed tannins and structure. Notes of Berry beams down the middle, with nuances that remind of numerous fruity, Italian wines, but honestly not much of *Zinfandel.
I am having this with indoor pan grilled Bratwurst--due to heavy rains, sauteed onions and green peppers on top and it will be great!
*Primitivo is the genetic "parent" of what we know as Zinfandel. Zinfandel was unique to the United States although S. Africa and Australia now produce Zinfandel as I understand. I have never seen one however.
My wife bought this for me for Father's Day and I believe it runs around $16. Raise a glass!
Palate--Cranberry driven first impression with a sweet tartness, andsome stern minerality.
I'm not sure about this wine as a matter of preference. It is a decent enough summery kind of wine chilled down well, and reminds me of Beaujolais Nouveau in the sense that it can be quaffed without having to parse every nuance of the grape but rather just enjoy it with friends.
I am going to have it with charcoal grilled venison burgers and we'll see what happens. For around $9 its worth a try.
Palate--Silky textured, sweet prune, currant, raisin, lingering, lovely mouth filling dark prune flavors with a lasting finish that reminds you what you were just blessed with.
This is a great treat my wife gave me for Father's Day and it is wonderful! Since most normal human beings cannot afford "Vintage Port" LBV is a great way to experience a close proximity to Vintage Port. This is thickish, balanced, complex and glorious in its presentation.
For a splurge of $35 enjoy it all by itself or try it with strawberries or dark Chocolate and Raise a Glass!
Very pale gold hie with aromas of tropical fruit, melon, green apple, and oil.
Palate--Very slight "spritzig" (sparkle) with balanced flavors of tropical melange and gentle sweet baking spice.
I LOVE Riesling! People will say it is SWEET but it is actually FRUITY! Sweet means there is unfermented sugar remaining in the wine which is not the case.
Another Trader Joe's bargain at $6 grab some, chill it down and serve it on the deck, patio, pool-side all by itself or with fruit and light cheeses. Raise a glass!
Deep purple hue with aromas of Rich dark berry, plum and black berry and savory spices.
Big first impression with rich, ripe jammy berry fruit, well structured, youthful, tasty and savory. Finish lingers a while with rich dark berry goodness and blackberry pie.
Reviewed many times because it is such a value wine from Trader Joes. At $10 for an AVA Cab is a bargain and Corvelia is super so raise a glass!
Deep dark plum hue with aromas of berry fruit tart, with baking spice Washington State cherries.
Palate--Relaxed structure, almost lazy but not, big spicy front with berry in the middle.
Hmmm, not sure what to make of this. First--the label is eye catching and fun! I love Montepulciano D'Abruzzo and maybe its youthfulness is getting in my way. Not in a bad way, just ambivalent. I am going to guess the structure of this will make this an exceptional food wine, so I withhold judgement *until I get my charcoal grilled lamb shanks of the grill.
*My cumin laced grilled lamb shanks was spectacular with this wine! Or should I say this wine was spectacular with my lamb shanks?
Whatever; at $9 for this bottle, it was a perfect pairing and made you want more of everything. So, raise a glass!
A rather dark hue for Pinot Noir with aromas of strawberry and bright red fruit.
Palate--Nicely constructed even if a bit harsh, with a big lip smacking foundation, decent fruit and some sweet/savory spices.
Bogle is reliable and a value wine producer. At $7 for this wine on closeout (more likely to see it upwards of $10-12). Reviewed previously, so compare. Raise a glass!
Palate--Balanced front with masterful structure, brimming with stewed pears, vibrant chinese five spice, with a lingering finish, and lovely integrated acidity making it a very powerful, food friendly quaff.
The Russian River AVA of Sonoma is one of the best America has to offer of this iconic varietal. I will be putting it through its paces with tonight's spicy shrimp, and polish sausage pasta.
At the $20 price point, Raise a glass!
Garnet hue with purple highlights and aromas of rather "grapey" bouquet which is unexpected from a Merlot or actually ANY wine that is not made for guzzling or is plonk.
Palate--Understated, but with red berry fruit with spices at the edges, and not the "grapey" presentation it gave in the nose. Still not very "Merlot" like.
This is a Trader Joe's offering and even at $7 it is fleeting barely drinkable though the uninitiated would never notice. If you don't mind plonk, there is worse but this is not characteristic Merlot. Pass...
Grapey color and grapey bouquet with a slight apple aroma.
Palate--Effervescent on the palate with bright, grapey, cheery, flavors with a very quick finish.
Lambrusco is a very playful, uncomplicated, easy to drink red wine with low alcohol content (8.5%) and is wonderful chilled down and served with light appetizers or all by itself llpool side or just enjoying a Summer day. I think I paid around $9 for it and it is simple, lively and refreshing so raise a glass!
Palate--Heavy on the palate, loads of luscious dark berry fruit, with loads of zesty spices that are both savory and yet sweet. Finish is a touch coarse but it works!
I found this today at a local Walmart on closeout at $7. What a steal! I only bought 4 bottles but should grab the rest. Raise a glass!
Very pale straw hue with aromas of classic Sauvignon Blanc grassy bouquet, with light lemon/lime undertone aromas and perhaps light melon but the grassy bouquet is over powering.
Palate--Green melon first impression with a somewhat flabby structure but grassy S. Blanc flavors are strong and solid with a slightly bitter ending but lingering notes of grass.
Central France is the home of the Touraine and the Loire Valley. This producer makes lovely super value wine around the $8 price point at trader Joes. I have never had this particular bottle by them and it is another nice value if you like Sauvignon Blanc. It is surprisingly "new world" in its make up and I won't bore you with the blah blah blah wine speak. Branch out and see what you think. Chill it down first and raise a glass!
I am pairing this tonight with home-made asparagus soup... which is a particularly challenging pairing so we shall we see what happens.
Palate--It is a bit tart, with mouth watering acidity, stingy cherry fruit with those same spices you get in the bouquet.
Now first the "get a grip" factor. Nebbiolo can cost you into the $20-$40 range and higher and they are quite lovely. This Trader Joe's regular is under $10! Is it the classic Nebbiolo profile? Not if you mean voluptuous fruit, no, but with food friendly, mouth watering acidity, yes; Old world structure, yes, an eye pleasing shimmering ruby red in the glass, yes, and will it go with lovely tomato based pastas as well as Pizzas, ravioloi.s etc., yes.
So for Pete's sake, if you see these, grab them and enjoy them for what they are--a nice value wine! Raise a glass!
Thin Pinot hue with aromas of strawberries, ash and spice.
Palate--Juicy structure with more structure than flavor; solid acidity, austere Pinot flavors but what's there is tasty. Finishes better than it starts.
I could write a book on Robert Mondavi and the legacy he left to Napa Valley and the country of wine as a whole. When he passed, Mondavi wines changed. They "may" still produce elegant, desirable wines but I am now at an income level where I probably couldn't afford them even if I wanted them.
At any rate this is a $7 dollar Pinot Noir sourced from California and it is to be passed on. My wife grabbed it on sale which I am glad she did as I have not had a Mondavi wine in many years. I STILL haven't had a Mondavi wine... Pass on this.
