Comments on: Best of Trader Joe’s Wine – Top 10 Wines of November 2008 http://jasonswineblog.com/2008/12/16/best-of-trader-joes-wine-top-10-wines-of-november-2008/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-of-trader-joes-wine-top-10-wines-of-november-2008 adventures from the glass of a professional consumer... Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:04:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: jason http://jasonswineblog.com/2008/12/16/best-of-trader-joes-wine-top-10-wines-of-november-2008/comment-page-2/#comment-1646 jason Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:45:39 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=656#comment-1646 @dip Thanks for the tip, the news has been trickling in that the Chariot Gypsy is now available. Unfortunately we aren't seeing it here in NorCal. We have confirmed reports in SoCal and on the Central Coast/Valley. Let us know what you think when you get to try it. As for the Vin-Koru I have a bottle in the wine rack. I'll get it in the fridge and see if I can get to it over the weekend. @Danny Thanks for providing the locale and even more so for the tasting notes. Especially dig you use the rating scale! Thanks! Hope this makes it to the Bay Area soon so I can get a taste... As for the Vin-Koru, I'm going to give it a try but dethroning the King Shag from the #3 spot of the Top 10 is going to be a tough road to hoe. @dip Thanks for the tip, the news has been trickling in that the Chariot Gypsy is now available. Unfortunately we aren’t seeing it here in NorCal. We have confirmed reports in SoCal and on the Central Coast/Valley. Let us know what you think when you get to try it. As for the Vin-Koru I have a bottle in the wine rack. I’ll get it in the fridge and see if I can get to it over the weekend.

@Danny Thanks for providing the locale and even more so for the tasting notes. Especially dig you use the rating scale! Thanks! Hope this makes it to the Bay Area soon so I can get a taste… As for the Vin-Koru, I’m going to give it a try but dethroning the King Shag from the #3 spot of the Top 10 is going to be a tough road to hoe.

]]> By: Danny http://jasonswineblog.com/2008/12/16/best-of-trader-joes-wine-top-10-wines-of-november-2008/comment-page-2/#comment-1625 Danny Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:59:14 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=656#comment-1625 DIP, Regarding the Vin-Koru sauvignon blanc, I am amazed you liked it so much. However, I am not a fan and was disappointed by it. I rate it a "Skip It". This looks like we just have a different palette on this one. I am with Jason, though, on the King Shag SB. It's the best SB I've tasted at TJ's....a real winner. DIP, Regarding the Vin-Koru sauvignon blanc, I am amazed you liked it so much. However, I am not a fan and was disappointed by it. I rate it a “Skip It”. This looks like we just have a different palette on this one. I am with Jason, though, on the King Shag SB. It’s the best SB I’ve tasted at TJ’s….a real winner.

]]> By: Danny http://jasonswineblog.com/2008/12/16/best-of-trader-joes-wine-top-10-wines-of-november-2008/comment-page-2/#comment-1624 Danny Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:47:07 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=656#comment-1624 The TJ's in Irvine @ Walnut & Culver has 120 cases of the 2007 Chariot Gypsy ($4.99) in stock. My tasting notes follow: serves up spicy raspberry, tarragon and meaty aromas with flavors of ripe, simple plum, orange peel and pepper. Ends on a long finish of mild lemon-tinged tannins and persistent dark chocolate. My recommendation, in accordance with Jason Wine Blog ratings, is that I'm on the fence between Buy It and Bulk Buy. The TJ’s in Irvine @ Walnut & Culver has 120 cases of the 2007 Chariot Gypsy ($4.99) in stock. My tasting notes follow: serves up spicy raspberry, tarragon and meaty aromas with flavors of ripe, simple plum, orange peel and pepper. Ends on a long finish of mild lemon-tinged tannins and persistent dark chocolate. My recommendation, in accordance with Jason Wine Blog ratings, is that I’m on the fence between Buy It and Bulk Buy.

]]> By: dip http://jasonswineblog.com/2008/12/16/best-of-trader-joes-wine-top-10-wines-of-november-2008/comment-page-2/#comment-1621 dip Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:29:11 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=656#comment-1621 I don't know if anyone else has already posted about this, but I was very excited to see lots of cases of 2007 Chariot Gypsy at my SoCal TJ's tonite! Bought six bottles right off the bat. I'm finishing a bottle of 2005 Gypsy from my stash, so I'll try the 2007 over the weekend and report back. On another note, I love Vin-Koru 2008 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc which is on the "new items" shelf. It's bright, tart, citrus-y with a definite apricot aftertaste that is absolutely lovely. At $5.99 for a NZ SB, I've found a "bulk buy" for me that's much more affordable than Kim Crawford. I don’t know if anyone else has already posted about this, but I was very excited to see lots of cases of 2007 Chariot Gypsy at my SoCal TJ’s tonite! Bought six bottles right off the bat. I’m finishing a bottle of 2005 Gypsy from my stash, so I’ll try the 2007 over the weekend and report back.

On another note, I love Vin-Koru 2008 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc which is on the “new items” shelf. It’s bright, tart, citrus-y with a definite apricot aftertaste that is absolutely lovely. At $5.99 for a NZ SB, I’ve found a “bulk buy” for me that’s much more affordable than Kim Crawford.

]]> By: jason http://jasonswineblog.com/2008/12/16/best-of-trader-joes-wine-top-10-wines-of-november-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-1472 jason Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:08:13 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=656#comment-1472 @dip Thanks for checking out the Chariot Sauv Blanc for us. I have to admit to a moment of weakness. Despite knowing your take, I succumbed and bought a bottle this morning. If for know other reason than I can imagine it is the Gypsy.... Trader Joe's! Jim Neal! Hook me up with some Gypsy! @dip Thanks for checking out the Chariot Sauv Blanc for us. I have to admit to a moment of weakness. Despite knowing your take, I succumbed and bought a bottle this morning. If for know other reason than I can imagine it is the Gypsy…. Trader Joe’s! Jim Neal! Hook me up with some Gypsy!

]]> By: dip http://jasonswineblog.com/2008/12/16/best-of-trader-joes-wine-top-10-wines-of-november-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-1465 dip Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:13:03 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=656#comment-1465 well, i tried the Chariot Pinot Grigio. Right out of the bottle, I did not like it at all. But after it breathed a little, the second glass is growing on me. I'm a big fan of Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc. This is not as citrus-y or nice as that. I do taste a hint of pear; it is dry. Slightly harsh aftertaste. I'm not sure I'll buy another bottle. well, i tried the Chariot Pinot Grigio. Right out of the bottle, I did not like it at all. But after it breathed a little, the second glass is growing on me. I’m a big fan of Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc. This is not as citrus-y or nice as that. I do taste a hint of pear; it is dry. Slightly harsh aftertaste. I’m not sure I’ll buy another bottle.

]]> By: dip http://jasonswineblog.com/2008/12/16/best-of-trader-joes-wine-top-10-wines-of-november-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-1458 dip Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:55:01 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=656#comment-1458 I saw Chariot 2006 Pinot Grigio at my So.Cal TJ tonite ($4.99). I did buy one bottle, but wanted to know if anyone has tasted it and had any reviews? I will try it tomorrow. Does anyone know if it's worth going back and buying more before it's sold out? there were only about 3 cases out on display. Thank you, I saw Chariot 2006 Pinot Grigio at my So.Cal TJ tonite ($4.99). I did buy one bottle, but wanted to know if anyone has tasted it and had any reviews? I will try it tomorrow. Does anyone know if it’s worth going back and buying more before it’s sold out? there were only about 3 cases out on display.
Thank you,

]]> By: jason http://jasonswineblog.com/2008/12/16/best-of-trader-joes-wine-top-10-wines-of-november-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-1319 jason Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:02:26 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=656#comment-1319 @Randy I had the <a href='http://jasonswineblog.com/2007/09/09/2006-gaetano-daquino-pinot-grigio-2/' rel="nofollow">2006 Gaetano D'Aquino Pinot Grigio</a>, don't remember the bottle shape being unusual though. Still had it last time I looked here in NorCal. @Randy I had the 2006 Gaetano D’Aquino Pinot Grigio, don’t remember the bottle shape being unusual though. Still had it last time I looked here in NorCal.

]]> By: randy http://jasonswineblog.com/2008/12/16/best-of-trader-joes-wine-top-10-wines-of-november-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-1318 randy Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:58:17 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=656#comment-1318 quick question i had purchased D'AQUINO PINOT GRIGIO from the store that they were no longer stocking the wine what happend the bottle was unusal in shape and the wine was pretty good quick question i had purchased D’AQUINO PINOT GRIGIO from the store that they were no longer stocking the wine what happend the bottle was unusal in shape and the wine was pretty good

]]> By: jason http://jasonswineblog.com/2008/12/16/best-of-trader-joes-wine-top-10-wines-of-november-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-1277 jason Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:43:05 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=656#comment-1277 @Danny My cohort <a target='_blank' href='http://www.rjswineblog.com/2009/02/coming-upthe-two-buck-chuck-round-up.html' title='RJ's Wine Blog' rel="nofollow">RJ</a> is going to do a roundup on Two Buck Chuck shortly... Your review is great. Perhaps you should think about trying a guest post. @Danny My cohort RJ is going to do a roundup on Two Buck Chuck shortly… Your review is great. Perhaps you should think about trying a guest post.

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