In this podcast episode, the Chappellet Mountain Cuvee Proprietor's Blend 2014 gets a good drinking. What is the Grand Cru of California? Give us a listen and find out! … [Read more...]
Trader Joe’s Reserve Meritage Napa Valley Lot #176 2015
The Trader Joe's Reserve Meritage Napa Valley Lot #176 2015 is a $9.99 Trader Joe's exclusive, it's a Red blend with Merlot as the main grape, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec sourced from vineyards in the Napa Valley of Northern California. The word Meritage is a combination of merit and heritage and it refers to Bordeaux-style wines … [Read more...]
VINTJS Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2016
The VINTJS Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2016 is a $6.99 Trader Joe's exclusive sourced from a vineyard or vineyards in Napa Valley, California. Trader Joe's says this Sauv Blanc came from a well-known Napa winery/vineyard with whom they have had a 10 year relationship. I think I know who that is, but I can't be certain, but the winery in question is known for their Sauvignon … [Read more...]
Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve Yountville Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
The Trader Joe's Platinum Reserve Yountville Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Lot 74 is a $14.99 Trader Joe's exclusive, Yountville is one of the 16 sub-AVA's inside Napa Valley. The typical Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon is a cellar worthy wine that sells for $50 and up, so is this a $50 wine that somehow is priced at $14.99? Trader Joe's doesn't say what vineyards provided … [Read more...]
Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Meritage Napa Lot 63 2013
The Trader Joe's 2013 Grand Reserve Meritage Napa Lot 63 2013 is a $12.99 TJ's blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec (these are 5 of the 6 grapes approved for Bordeaux Red blends, the only grape missing is Carménère) sourced from vineyards somewhere in the Napa Valley of California. When dealing with Trader Joe's Grand Reserve wines, the … [Read more...]