Comments on: Trader Joe’s Holdiay Guide 2009 http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/12/06/trader-joes-holdiay-guide-2009/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trader-joes-holdiay-guide-2009 adventures from the glass of a professional consumer... Tue, 22 May 2012 00:43:12 +0000 hourly 1 By: Mitch http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/12/06/trader-joes-holdiay-guide-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-3250 Mitch Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:45:20 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=3565#comment-3250 After a nice chat with my local TJ's wine (who was very confident in this Grand Reserve Petit Verdot), I decided to give it a try. Even though I was a bit apprehensive, I bought four bottles as I had roughly 4o family/friends coming over for Christmas. Simply put..., it was delicious. I tasted just after corking and I sampled another bottle after letting it breath for a full 24 hours. It had a bit more zest with very little breathing and mellowed a bit after 24 hours. I'll let this bottle breath for 2 to 4 hours on my next go round. The bouquet is exciting with plenty of berry and life. The wine is deep--plenty of character--and has a splendid rich flavor that was a pleasant companion to the turkey and would also be a great rib eye date. It has a nice balance of tannins and goes down with a smooth finish. I went back today and bought all 11 remaining bottles on the shelf. I think this bottle will mature nicely and continue to get more velvety with time. After a nice chat with my local TJ’s wine (who was very confident in this Grand Reserve Petit Verdot), I decided to give it a try. Even though I was a bit apprehensive, I bought four bottles as I had roughly 4o family/friends coming over for Christmas.

Simply put…, it was delicious. I tasted just after corking and I sampled another bottle after letting it breath for a full 24 hours. It had a bit more zest with very little breathing and mellowed a bit after 24 hours. I’ll let this bottle breath for 2 to 4 hours on my next go round.

The bouquet is exciting with plenty of berry and life. The wine is deep–plenty of character–and has a splendid rich flavor that was a pleasant companion to the turkey and would also be a great rib eye date. It has a nice balance of tannins and goes down with a smooth finish.

I went back today and bought all 11 remaining bottles on the shelf. I think this bottle will mature nicely and continue to get more velvety with time.

]]> By: Danny http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/12/06/trader-joes-holdiay-guide-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-3228 Danny Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:58:18 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=3565#comment-3228 The 2007 Cellier du Rhone CdP is also out of stock at the TJ's in my part of SoCal. However, a TJ clerk assures me that a re-supply should be delivered and on the shelves by this Tuesday, 12/29. The reason for the price reduction, the TJ clerk tells me, is that the label shape doesn't conform to the bottle's shape causing a label glitch. Since you've been talking about family dinner menus from 12/25, I'd like to add my two cents by saying that my family gathering enjoyed a 2003 Soda Canyon Ranch Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa) with bacon wrapped filet mignon, stuffed mushrooms and grllled eggplant/zuccini slathered in pesto sauce. Happy New Year! The 2007 Cellier du Rhone CdP is also out of stock at the TJ’s in my part of SoCal. However, a TJ clerk assures me that a re-supply should be delivered and on the shelves by this Tuesday, 12/29. The reason for the price reduction, the TJ clerk tells me, is that the label shape doesn’t conform to the bottle’s shape causing a label glitch.

Since you’ve been talking about family dinner menus from 12/25, I’d like to add my two cents by saying that my family gathering enjoyed a 2003 Soda Canyon Ranch Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa) with bacon wrapped filet mignon, stuffed mushrooms and grllled eggplant/zuccini slathered in pesto sauce.

Happy New Year!

]]> By: jason http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/12/06/trader-joes-holdiay-guide-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-3223 jason Sun, 27 Dec 2009 07:09:55 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=3565#comment-3223 Angela/Chuck I decided to grab a bottle of the RSVP and was pleasantly surprised. Very frothy to start, it shows nice lemon flavors with acidity to balance on the finish. As for the CdP, I've struck out at two stores, hitting a 3rd tomorrow am. I grabbed a bottle of the Sebastopol Hills last week and am looking forward to it. Have you had it yet? I also got a tip from <a href='http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/12/24/2006-windbreak-pinot-noir/comment-page-1/#comment-3220' title ='DP recommends Sebastopol Hills Pinot Noir' rel="nofollow">DP</a> that a TJ's Grand Reserve Pinot from Monterrey will arrive shortly for only $7. Keeping my fingers crossed it is a good one! Glad to hear the fam was a fan of the CdP, we had the <a target='_blank' href='http://jasonswineblog.com/2007/08/11/2004-rosenblum-heritage-clone-san-francisco-bay-petite-sirah/' title='2004 Rosenblum Heritage Clone San Francisco Bay Petite Sirah' rel="nofollow">2004 Rosenblum Heritage Clone San Francisco Bay Petite Sirah</a> which as always was a big hit and this time a perfect match for the prime rib with scalloped potatoes. Happy holidays to you! Angela/Chuck I decided to grab a bottle of the RSVP and was pleasantly surprised. Very frothy to start, it shows nice lemon flavors with acidity to balance on the finish.

As for the CdP, I’ve struck out at two stores, hitting a 3rd tomorrow am. I grabbed a bottle of the Sebastopol Hills last week and am looking forward to it. Have you had it yet? I also got a tip from DP that a TJ’s Grand Reserve Pinot from Monterrey will arrive shortly for only $7. Keeping my fingers crossed it is a good one!

Glad to hear the fam was a fan of the CdP, we had the 2004 Rosenblum Heritage Clone San Francisco Bay Petite Sirah which as always was a big hit and this time a perfect match for the prime rib with scalloped potatoes. Happy holidays to you!

]]> By: Angela Carlson http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/12/06/trader-joes-holdiay-guide-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-3214 Angela Carlson Sat, 26 Dec 2009 04:17:27 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=3565#comment-3214 The Cellier du Rhone CdP was the hit of the dinner and my family polished off the bottle while leaving the Cab & Petit Verdot alone. Gotta agree about the Petit. It does do a disappearing act on the finish but I really like the flavors and it went very well with my sister-in-law's homemade Oreo truffles. Now all I have to do is drink and cook with the leftovers this coming week. Still working on one of the last of my two bottle of '07 Castle Rock Pinot Noir as well. Really nice with salami. The Cellier du Rhone CdP was the hit of the dinner and my family polished off the bottle while leaving the Cab & Petit Verdot alone.
Gotta agree about the Petit. It does do a disappearing act on the finish but I really like the flavors and it went very well with my sister-in-law’s homemade Oreo truffles. Now all I have to do is drink and cook with the leftovers this coming week. Still working on one of the last of my two bottle of ’07 Castle Rock Pinot Noir as well. Really nice with salami.

]]> By: Angela Carlson http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/12/06/trader-joes-holdiay-guide-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-3188 Angela Carlson Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:19:29 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=3565#comment-3188 BARGAIN ALERT! Hey, the 2007 Cellier du Rhone CdP, which is delicious, was just reduced from $19.99 to $9.99, at least in Northern CA. I know I'll be picking up at least one for myself. Oh the layers of flavor... : ) Yeah, it ain't Grand Cru, but I can do $10 easier than $35-75. BTW, the 2006 Liberte Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles ($9.99), the Sebastopol Hills, Pinot Noir ($9.99) and the 2007 Cambria Pinot Noir ($16) are all yummy and worth checking out. Now, should I bring the CdP, the Cab or the Petit Verdot for dinner at Mom's? Hmm, maybe all three and let my brother decide what sounds good. Everyone have a Cool Yule! BARGAIN ALERT!
Hey, the 2007 Cellier du Rhone CdP, which is delicious, was just reduced from $19.99 to $9.99, at least in Northern CA. I know I’ll be picking up at least one for myself. Oh the layers of flavor… : ) Yeah, it ain’t Grand Cru, but I can do $10 easier than $35-75.

BTW, the 2006 Liberte Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles ($9.99), the Sebastopol Hills, Pinot Noir ($9.99) and the 2007 Cambria Pinot Noir ($16) are all yummy and worth checking out.

Now, should I bring the CdP, the Cab or the Petit Verdot for dinner at Mom’s? Hmm, maybe all three and let my brother decide what sounds good.

Everyone have a Cool Yule!

]]> By: Chuck Gates http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/12/06/trader-joes-holdiay-guide-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-3179 Chuck Gates Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:39:59 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=3565#comment-3179 A friend served RSVP Champagne last night. Without a doubt the best 5.99 champagne I have ever tasted. I do know champagne with my favorite being any bottle by Krug, but this tasted like a very good 20 to 30 dollar bottle of French wine. If it is not sold out, get all you can. Chuck A friend served RSVP Champagne last night. Without a doubt the best 5.99 champagne I have ever tasted. I do know champagne with my favorite being any bottle by Krug, but this tasted like a very good 20 to 30 dollar bottle of French wine. If it is not sold out, get all you can.

Chuck

]]> By: Angela Carlson http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/12/06/trader-joes-holdiay-guide-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-3150 Angela Carlson Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:44:15 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=3565#comment-3150 Yeah, I'm not surprised since the "winery" is based in Ceres, CA. Not a hot bed of quality wine activity ; ) Yeah, I’m not surprised since the “winery” is based in Ceres, CA. Not a hot bed of quality wine activity ; )

]]> By: jason http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/12/06/trader-joes-holdiay-guide-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-3149 jason Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:13:43 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=3565#comment-3149 Just saw that the RSVP is actually a Bronco Winery offering.... Thought I would share! Hope you enjoy the Petite Verdot Angela! Just saw that the RSVP is actually a Bronco Winery offering…. Thought I would share! Hope you enjoy the Petite Verdot Angela!

]]> By: Angela Carlson http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/12/06/trader-joes-holdiay-guide-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-3124 Angela Carlson Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:08:05 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=3565#comment-3124 Well, the last TJ's Reserve Petit Verdot was delicious and I grabbed a couple for this one for myself before they vanished. I'll let y'all how it tastes with the Xmas eve steak dinner. Well, the last TJ’s Reserve Petit Verdot was delicious and I grabbed a couple for this one for myself before they vanished. I’ll let y’all how it tastes with the Xmas eve steak dinner.

]]> By: Katherine http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/12/06/trader-joes-holdiay-guide-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-3118 Katherine Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:30:55 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=3565#comment-3118 I decided to splurge on the PV. I know, I know, it's usually used for blends but I was intrigued. The Frequent Flyer calls it "a deep and powerful wine." It starts out with some weight to it, and it's a bit fruity but then it doesn't really seem to go anywhere—not much of a finish. I can't say it was worth the $13. But I can't resist trying new wines. I decided to splurge on the PV. I know, I know, it’s usually used for blends but I was intrigued. The Frequent Flyer calls it “a deep and powerful wine.” It starts out with some weight to it, and it’s a bit fruity but then it doesn’t really seem to go anywhere—not much of a finish. I can’t say it was worth the $13. But I can’t resist trying new wines.

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