Comments on: 2008 La Finca Malbec

By: biller

biller — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:09:57 +0000

“adventures….of a professional consumer”? ROFLMAO !! You guys have your nose so far in the air I’m surprised you can taste anything. For years I have “tested” wines from all over the USA and all the major wine countries worldwide, from “$2 chuck” to over $50 per bottle.
I am strictly a cab man, and everytime I drink LaFinca, I am amazed the quality taste is only $4/bottle. It easily beats $15-30 bottles.

Maybe you should come down from your elitist loft and join the real people. Oh…excuse me, your from CA, that says it all.

By: Angela Carlson

Angela Carlson — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:33:14 +0000

Oops! Typo!
I’ve bought SOME of the Gold label Reserve for my house, but not all of them. ; )

By: Angela Carlson

Angela Carlson — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:31:22 +0000

@runaway: Unfortunately a LOT of our customers are focused on consuming quantity at a low price rather than quality. It also depends where you live. Jason & I are extrememly fortunate to live in Northern CA where many times we have wines the rest of the country doesn’t get. I haven’t worked my way into the supply line quite yet, but I’ll pass along your comments.
Look to our Imports section and Private Labels for the best Quality to Price Ratio. All of the VINTJS and Trader Joe’s Reserve (Gold line framing words)labels that I’ve had so far have been tasty and I’ve personally bought for my own home.
Give me an idea of the kinds of wines you’re looking for and what you’d be willing to realistically pay and I’ll send that along as well.

By: Tie Dyed Eyes

Tie Dyed Eyes — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:34:24 +0000

I’m with you on this one Jason. Since I don’t have a TJ in my town, I has a surprise opportunity to stop by one on a recent trip. Didn’t have a list, but I recognized the name LA FINCA from your review. Unfortunately I forgot that you said SKIP IT. So I picked up a bottle. Mistake. But I have to say my tastes must be less refined than many. At least 12 of my favorite wines are less than $6 at TJ.

By: jason

jason — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:55:38 +0000

@Chris Like the “La Funca” reference. Maybe one day TJ’s can deliver Malbec. Thanks for the comment and kind words…

By: Chris M

Chris M — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:46:47 +0000

Yes I too keep hoping for a decent (daily drinker) Malbec from Joe’s – just opened the La Funca – very nice color!
but ugh….what is with the finish? soapy dishwater? it’s terrible –

keep up the great work guys – love the site!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:40:08 +0000

Jason and I have both have recommended buying that 07 Perrin at TJ’s. It rules at the price…the 05, 06, or 07. Everything else, well, let’s be honest. It’s a mixed bag, but there’s good stuff if you look. http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/08/10/top-10-trader-joe%E2%80%99s-wines-update-the-summer-version/ or http://www.vivalawino.com/2009/03/2007-perrin-fils-cotes-du-rhone-reserve.html

By: jason

jason — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:37:02 +0000

Based on your other comment it sounds like you have found the Top 10 list. Hope you find something there that can “show you the light” or at least a shed of it…

By: runaway

runaway — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:18:34 +0000

Ah….Trader Joes – why can they procure such great food offerings and completely fail so miserably and so long in the wine department…..? Either carry good stuff I can get cheaper at my local wine store or completely foregttable, marginal wines that no one should buy at any price.
In the 10+ years of shopping there I can count the number of memorable wines purchased there on one hand. On that note – you should review the Perrin & Fils Reserve CDR that is available currently at 6.99 – $1 cheaper than my local wine store and this wine is GOOD! Not one of Trader Joe’s proprietary “finds” (thankfully), just a great bottle of wine at a great price – why can’t TJ do this more often……? If I am missing something here please get out your TJ “buy” lists and show me the light……otherwise find out who the wine buyers are at TJ and lets get them on this blog to explain WTF they are thinking……

By: jason

jason — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:02:09 +0000

Wow! That must be bad. As for myself I am done with the La Finca label. That said, my favorite Trader Joe's crew member Angela offered some lukewarm praise in a recent comment.