You can grab this at TJ's right now for $8. If you have a tendency to drink a lot of Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon (which I really don't), or you're in the habit of drinking any wine from California on a regular basis (excepting stuff like Donkey and Goat), this should be on your list of stuff to grab. I'm going to go out and say that it's the best value that Trader Joes is carrying for a New World wine at the moment under $10. Cherries, vanilla, tobacco, and just a touch of cocoa. Fleshy, with just a little tannin on the back end. Mostly in good proportion and balanced, but a little bit hot, and the finish is on the short side, but really, you can't do better for $8. You could do a lot worse. Definitely a solid deal for $8 and everyday. I would imagine that TJ's got a good deal on this wine since Wine Spectator gave it an 85. For most retailers, that equates to poison. Who wants an 85 point wine? Why would you bother with this wine if you think about wine in that fashion? It's a good thing for everyone that has their head screwed on straight, because this wine is a great value, and it's cheaper because of the short-sighted people out there. Is this wine spectacular? Absolutely not. But it's a great value for the price. A
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