![]() (There is also an elusive Diamond Reserve priced at $19.99 but to date we've only seen this label on a handful of wines.) Petit Reserve - Priced around $7.99, these can be hit or miss but we have a few recommended selections on our list below. The quality can vary but there are some true gems to be found here. These are still generally very good quality. Grand Reserve - Priced at $12.99, this used to be Trader Joes top of the line label before the introduction of Platinum Reserve. The quality is normally quite high so consider buying them if you see them. Platinum Reserve - Priced at $14.99, there are not a lot of these, and they don't last long. From highest to lowest quality, they are: The reason this is important is simply that the mass market wines sold at TJ's are usually not priced very competitively and many times are just there to make the private label wines seem like a better deal.įor the wines that actually do include Trader Joe's on the label there a number of different "Reserve" levels to look for. Want our FREE special report " The Five Wines to Buy At Trader Joe's RIGHT NOW" plus a printable shopping list of all our recommended Trader Joe's wine?Ĭlick to get the current report and list!īecause the wine names don’t always include "Trader Joe's" in them look for the "Trader Joe's Exclusive" sign on the shelves to identify these. Cutting out the middleman with private labels is Trader Joe's strength, both in terms of wine and their grocery products. The wines reviewed here are mostly private label ones, simply because these offer the best value. (We've also dumped a heck of a lot of them down the drain.) If you've been wondering if some of those wines can possibly be good, you've come to the right place because we've tasted just about all of them. ![]() Their selection goes way beyond Two Buck Chuck! Read on for our Complete Guide to Trader Joe's wine.įrom Chianti and a basic Cotes du Rhone to even Barolo, Amarone and Napa Valley Cabernet TJ's offers a little bit of everything often at prices that boggle the mind. There are however, gems to be found in this sea of cheap wine and we unveil our absolute favorite picks in this giant list of the best wines at Trader Joes. ![]() Unfortunately, some of it is just plain bad. Trader Joe's® is renowned for their selection of cheap, private label wines. Heck, it drank deliciously by itself.Įnter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.Trader Joe's Wine! 2023 Guide To The Best Wines at Trader Joe's This rich, velvety, medium bodied, fruit forward blend of 83% Zinfandel, 11% Petite Sirah, 6% Syrah paired beautifully with dishes such as Ropa Vieja, Oxtail, Beef Tenderloin, grilled brussels sprouts, cheese grits, macaroni and cheese and even tostones. Once I saw it on the wine menu, and well priced at that, the decision was made. Most recently vino and friendship crossed paths again and I got to enjoy the 2011 vintage SALDO at a local Miami Beach restaurant with an out-of-town friend. In Spanish, it mainly refers to “balance on hand,” and sometimes it can also be interpreted “from here and there.” Customers enjoy not only looking at it but touching and reliving their memories of making their own labels.įrom TPWC: The word “saldo” has various meanings throughout the romance languages of Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. I love the minimalism of the old-fashioned, retro for most, hand embossed label. Orin is his father’s middle name and Swift his mother’s maiden name.īefore SALDO the wine gets you hooked, the bottle label or lack thereof grabs your attention. In fact the name was created by Dave Phinney himself. Interestingly many wine lovers and fans of these wines think that Orin Swift is a real person. In order to remain true to the wine’s original style and vision, Jen worked alongside Dave Phinney, founder of The Prisoner, for the first two vintages. With more than a decade of winemaking experience at Ravenswood crafting Zinfandel, Jen Beloz was the ideal person to take the lead. When we took ownership of The Prisoner and Saldo in 2009 from Orin Swift, we knew assembling the right team would be essential. SALDO is now produced by The Prisoner Wine Company since the sale of the company in 2009. Originally from Dave Phinney the winemaker/founder for The Prisoner / Orin Swift wines. Gotta love it when friends and wine come together. I do not remember exactly how I came to discover it but most likely the introduction was made by a certain Zinfandel loving pair we call neighbors and great friends. This wine has been a house favorite for quite a few years.
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