Price: $4.99 @ Trader Joe’s
What They Said:
Per Trinchero “The nose is a seductive blend of honeysuckle and white peaches. Green apple, kiwi and banana mingle on the palate. The hint of residual sugar is perfectly balanced with sufficient acidity to display a nice long tropical fruit finish. This is not the typical sweet-style California Riesling—it is clean, and not cloying.”
What I Think:
Floral, honeyed and a bit syrupy on the nose. This one was overly sweet to go with the chicken I prepared. Based on the wineries description this was not what I was hoping for. That said, not bad either. For the 2nd bottle I’ll stick to my traditional spicy Asian food pairing here as this one does not have a hint of crispness. All that said, I’m not likely to buy this one again.
Rating: Skip It
Another Trader Joe’s hustle buy. I thought It was A little light for Riesling and flat on the flavor. Keep a look out for A TJ’s private label of a Petite Reserve Riesling. Oh and if you havent tries the Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Cabernet ($12.99) for Napa……Try it! I found out that it is made from St. Supery Vineyards & Winery. Their Cabernet goes for $20 and up.
@JB: Didn’t see the Riesling in our Order Guide : (
There’s also a couple of private label Chardonnays coming soon as well from the Chalk Hill and Monterey areas.
Oh, and the Viognier & Albarino are coming back too.
Thanks for the tip about the Grand Reserve Cab.
I’ll talk to the Team and try to get it in.
Hope we’re not too late.
@JB I will look out for the Riesling, as for the Cab I have yet to try it. I’ll add it to my list…
@Angela You’ll have to let me know what you think of the Chards, I’m not a huge fan but always win big points when I bring them home for my wife. As for the Viognier & Albarino can’t wait to try them!
I think you’re crazy! This was a fantastic buy! A dry riesling for 5 bucks? It was great, but now its gone! Maybe riesling just isn’t your type of wine?
My 2nd bottle was much better with spicy food, that said I still prefer the Dr. Beckermann at the same price point.