#budgetwine
Hogue
Late Harvest Columbia Valley Riesling 2012
Sweet opener for a #romantic night in. A hint of pear and apricot. Finishes smooth. Tastes even better the second day. #budgetwine — 9 years ago
Ca' del Grifone
Puglia Sangiovese
My fave #traderjoes wine experiment find so far. Fruity, jammy, earthy, and wood. Ate with Parrano for a snack, decanted for 30 minutes.
#italianwine #budgetwine #puglia #sangiovese — 10 years ago
Winking Owl Vineyards
California White Zinfandel
Not bad if you're looking for an #inexpensive #whitezinfandel. Lots of bright fruit notes, specifically watermelon and green apple; like the watermelon and green apple jolly ranchers got together and had a kid. Very crisp. A little lacking on the finish, but for just a little over $3, it works. #budgetwine — 9 years ago
Albero
Organic Jumilla Monastrell 2012
Working and experimenting my way through Trader Joe's wines -
Albero Monastrell
D.O. Jumilla
14%
Very grape and blueberry forward, round as it opened up, fairly easy to drink, slightly peppery and tannic finish. For the price, I may drink again, but flavor is fairly forgettable. Justin feels very meh about it. An ok #budgetwine option.
Ate with a sheep's milk French Basque cheese, roasted herb Dijon pork tenderloin, and roasted broccoli.
— 10 years ago
Aaron Cole
Great color--ruby red. Hints of smoking burger. Not too much action throughout; a very smooth black cherry, which moves over the palate nicely. Leaves quickly, but then returns with a buttery oak at the back. Nothing outstanding; what is outstanding is the fact that this wine runs just around $3. For that little money, it's worth the buy. At the very least, you can make it a bath soak. #inexpensive #budgetwine #cabernetsauvignon — 9 years ago