Trader Joe's

Grower's Reserve California Merlot

8.140 ratings
-no pro ratings
California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
T Randall

Not a lot of body, very dry. Flavor okay. Don't think I would do it again. Probably make a good cooking wine.

Not a lot of body, very dry. Flavor okay. Don't think I would do it again. Probably make a good cooking wine.

1 person found it helpfulMar 17th, 2017
Alberto Medrano

Maybe it was the pairing with cheap pasta, but it tasted gross with it. So, idk. I'd have to try it again.

Maybe it was the pairing with cheap pasta, but it tasted gross with it. So, idk. I'd have to try it again.

1 person found it helpfulMar 13th, 2017
Uluwehi

Trader Joe's - decent wine

Trader Joe's - decent wine

1 person found it helpfulFeb 4th, 2017
Tom Estes

Very good during and after a simple meal. Would buy again.

Very good during and after a simple meal. Would buy again.

1 person found it helpfulNov 29th, 2016
Morgazmik

Not super complex and a little thin but for $5, it's a deal. I've had bottles that cost 3x as much and were total fruit bombs.

Not super complex and a little thin but for $5, it's a deal. I've had bottles that cost 3x as much and were total fruit bombs.

1 person found it helpfulOct 13th, 2016
Ilyas Saloom

Pleasant, not too full, drinkable, like a coors with spicy pizza

Pleasant, not too full, drinkable, like a coors with spicy pizza

1 person found it helpfulSep 2nd, 2016
Susan Sung

Satisfied. Medium bodied. Much better quality than what you'd expect of a $5 wine.

Satisfied. Medium bodied. Much better quality than what you'd expect of a $5 wine.

1 person found it helpfulJul 23rd, 2016
Deborah Iak

Meh

1 person found it helpfulJul 21st, 2016
Kevin DeBernardi

Meh.

1 person found it helpfulJun 11th, 2016
Mary Newgard

Decent for an inexpensive red.

Decent for an inexpensive red.

1 person found it helpfulJun 7th, 2016