Comments for Jason's Wine Blog http://jasonswineblog.com adventures from the glass of a professional consumer... Wed, 23 May 2012 04:35:38 +0000 hourly 1 CommentsForJasonsWineBloghttp://feedburner.google.com Comment on 2006 Lance & Windmill Petite Syrah by Brian http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForJasonsWineBlog/~3/NSM7NqJtqY8/ Brian Wed, 23 May 2012 04:35:38 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=7905#comment-15143 Great blog Jason! This was one of my most favorite wine buys this decade by Trader Joe's buyers! Just an FYI for those in the So Cal area that enjoyed this wine, my store (La Jolla, CA) still has a stash of the 2006 on display. I saw you liked the TJ's Refosco as well. Sadly, I sold the last bottle of that today (I ordered BIG on that one as well after realizing the exceptional quality and price point! Great blog Jason! This was one of my most favorite wine buys this decade by Trader Joe’s buyers! Just an FYI for those in the So Cal area that enjoyed this wine, my store (La Jolla, CA) still has a stash of the 2006 on display. I saw you liked the TJ’s Refosco as well. Sadly, I sold the last bottle of that today (I ordered BIG on that one as well after realizing the exceptional quality and price point!


]]> http://jasonswineblog.com/2012/03/13/2006-lance-windmill-petite-syrah/comment-page-1/#comment-15143 Comment on Quick Takes Vol. I by Joshiemac http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForJasonsWineBlog/~3/gjv4GmrX1mg/ Joshiemac Tue, 22 May 2012 00:43:12 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=8209#comment-15141 I didn't know Navarro had a Grenache. Is it Mendocino fruit? I didn’t know Navarro had a Grenache. Is it Mendocino fruit?


]]> http://jasonswineblog.com/2012/05/10/quick-takes-vol-i/comment-page-1/#comment-15141 Comment on 5 things I’ve learned in 5 years… by JB http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForJasonsWineBlog/~3/GwmbhjG_8jY/ JB Fri, 18 May 2012 20:28:34 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=8124#comment-15139 @Angela Yeah I have to do a major reset of the wine section soon before we get a visit from the Regional managers and other VP's. I hate the Shaw Island! I wish we could just get rid of it, but that's what they want I guess. Just wondering are you a Merchant or Mate? @Angela

Yeah I have to do a major reset of the wine section soon before we get a visit from the Regional managers and other VP’s. I hate the Shaw Island! I wish we could just get rid of it, but that’s what they want I guess. Just wondering are you a Merchant or Mate?


]]> http://jasonswineblog.com/2012/05/02/5-things-ive-learned-in-5-years/comment-page-1/#comment-15139 Comment on 5 things I’ve learned in 5 years… by Angela T Carlson http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForJasonsWineBlog/~3/uMfjv8Jti5s/ Angela T Carlson Fri, 18 May 2012 18:41:38 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=8124#comment-15138 @JB: Well, now you know what to serve at your event in October ; ) Seriously though, the Meritage is killer and at 50% Petite Verdot is right up Jason's alley. Can't wait to see what the Knights Valley Meritage will have in it. As most of you know I'm not a huge Cali Chard fan, but the Grand Reserve is bright, delicious and not all buttery/oaky fenoky. I'm looking forward to trying the Grenache and Pinot, but the 2007 La Tiare du Pape Chateauneuf du Pape is what I'm really excited to taste. A little more expensive at $19, but considering it has retailed elsewhere for $35-40 and that 2007 was an awesome year in the Rhone, bring it on! I'm off to the Anderson Valley for the Pinot Festival tomorrow and today I get to oversee the rest of re-merchandising the Bubblies, Whites and Imports in my store. Goodbye large island of Shaw, to the back wall with you where you belong and hello to more space for Imports and Domestic Whites. : ) @JB: Well, now you know what to serve at your event in October ; )
Seriously though, the Meritage is killer and at 50% Petite Verdot is right up Jason’s alley. Can’t wait to see what the Knights Valley Meritage will have in it.
As most of you know I’m not a huge Cali Chard fan, but the Grand Reserve is bright, delicious and not all buttery/oaky fenoky.
I’m looking forward to trying the Grenache and Pinot, but the 2007 La Tiare du Pape Chateauneuf du Pape is what I’m really excited to taste. A little more expensive at $19, but considering it has retailed elsewhere for $35-40 and that 2007 was an awesome year in the Rhone, bring it on!
I’m off to the Anderson Valley for the Pinot Festival tomorrow and today I get to oversee the rest of re-merchandising the Bubblies, Whites and Imports in my store. Goodbye large island of Shaw, to the back wall with you where you belong and hello to more space for Imports and Domestic Whites. : )


]]> http://jasonswineblog.com/2012/05/02/5-things-ive-learned-in-5-years/comment-page-1/#comment-15138 Comment on Trader Joe’s Wines – Top 10 Wine List by Angela T Carlson http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForJasonsWineBlog/~3/7BVDmpN7EBI/ Angela T Carlson Fri, 18 May 2012 18:11:00 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/trader-joes-wines-top-10-wine-list/#comment-15137 Yeah, the St. Somewhere tannins were a bit too grippy for me and not a lot of fruit. This wine is a baby, perhaps a few more years might make it a tad more drinkable. Yeah, the St. Somewhere tannins were a bit too grippy for me and not a lot of fruit. This wine is a baby, perhaps a few more years might make it a tad more drinkable.


]]> http://jasonswineblog.com/trader-joes-wines-top-10-wine-list/comment-page-10/#comment-15137 Comment on Trader Joe’s Wines – Top 10 Wine List by stephan bail http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForJasonsWineBlog/~3/RNdI1ug0zbY/ stephan bail Fri, 18 May 2012 03:14:52 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/trader-joes-wines-top-10-wine-list/#comment-15135 Any else find the St. Somswhere '10 Paso Syrah lacking? $9.99. Skunk nose and tight dark fruit lacking in Syrah characteristics. Some air overnight produced more open dark fruit but also let the 15.1% alcohol shine thru. Any else find the St. Somswhere ’10 Paso Syrah lacking?
$9.99. Skunk nose and tight dark fruit lacking in Syrah characteristics.
Some air overnight produced more open dark fruit but also let the 15.1% alcohol shine thru.


]]> http://jasonswineblog.com/trader-joes-wines-top-10-wine-list/comment-page-10/#comment-15135 Comment on 5 things I’ve learned in 5 years… by JB http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForJasonsWineBlog/~3/HN5BCCVd4hc/ JB Thu, 17 May 2012 19:22:52 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=8124#comment-15134 @Jason OK Jason have to get your hands on a bottle of the Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Meritage. This has to be one of the best bottle of wine that I have gotten from TJ's in a long time. We had a Trader Joe's Reserve tasting the other day and every bottle was so good. One bottle I think you should also try is the Trader Joe's Reserve Garnacha from Paso Robles (One of my favorite wine countries.) ($9.99). The TJ's Reserve tasting was one of the best tasting I have every had at work. I even had a employee wine snob at the tasting who loved everything (That says a lot in my mind.) Right now in Southern California we have the following Trader Joe's Reserves available: TJ's Chardonnay Reserve Edna Valley ($9.99) TJ's Chardonnay Grand Reserve Napa ($12.99) TJ's Reserve Garnacha Paso Robles ($9.99) TJ's Grand Reserve Pinot Noir ($12.99) TJ's Reserve Dry Creek Valley Cabernet ($9.99) TJ's Grand Reserve Meritage 2007 ($12.99)- Was told by another employee from another store that this wine was rated a 99 in a private label tasting. Not sure who rated it but when I find out I will report back. Trader Joe's Reserve Labels are quality wine for under $13. If these Reserve Labels were not under the Trader Joe's Private label they would be $20 and up in price else where. @Jason

OK Jason have to get your hands on a bottle of the Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Meritage. This has to be one of the best bottle of wine that I have gotten from TJ’s in a long time. We had a Trader Joe’s Reserve tasting the other day and every bottle was so good. One bottle I think you should also try is the Trader Joe’s Reserve Garnacha from Paso Robles (One of my favorite wine countries.) ($9.99). The TJ’s Reserve tasting was one of the best tasting I have every had at work. I even had a employee wine snob at the tasting who loved everything (That says a lot in my mind.) Right now in Southern California we have the following Trader Joe’s Reserves available:

TJ’s Chardonnay Reserve Edna Valley ($9.99)
TJ’s Chardonnay Grand Reserve Napa ($12.99)

TJ’s Reserve Garnacha Paso Robles ($9.99)

TJ’s Grand Reserve Pinot Noir ($12.99)

TJ’s Reserve Dry Creek Valley Cabernet ($9.99)

TJ’s Grand Reserve Meritage 2007 ($12.99)- Was told by another employee from another store that this wine was rated a 99 in a private label tasting. Not sure who rated it but when I find out I will report back.

Trader Joe’s Reserve Labels are quality wine for under $13. If these Reserve Labels were not under the Trader Joe’s Private label they would be $20 and up in price else where.


]]> http://jasonswineblog.com/2012/05/02/5-things-ive-learned-in-5-years/comment-page-1/#comment-15134 Comment on Quick Takes Vol. II by jason http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForJasonsWineBlog/~3/fgbA0Wx1Gdw/ jason Thu, 17 May 2012 04:48:17 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=8255#comment-15133 Hey there, I picked it up at <a target='_blank' href= 'http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1087483' title ='K&L Wines' rel="nofollow">K&L Wines</a> here in SF. And I did indeed pull the trigger on 6 more bottles so I'll be picking those up later this week... Hey there, I picked it up at K&L Wines here in SF. And I did indeed pull the trigger on 6 more bottles so I’ll be picking those up later this week…


]]> http://jasonswineblog.com/2012/05/13/quick-takes-vol-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-15133 Comment on Quick Takes Vol. II by RMN http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForJasonsWineBlog/~3/GcdegPpq6dc/ RMN Wed, 16 May 2012 23:24:37 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=8255#comment-15132 Jason, Where did you get the Tintara Shiraz for 8 bucks ? thanks, RMN Jason,
Where did you get the Tintara Shiraz for 8 bucks ?
thanks,

RMN


]]> http://jasonswineblog.com/2012/05/13/quick-takes-vol-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-15132 Comment on 2006 Chapillon Priorat Reves by Timo http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForJasonsWineBlog/~3/WFd1c5oRrIE/ Timo Wed, 16 May 2012 18:31:52 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=6396#comment-15131 I have to agree, great wine, and tremendous value! We didn't decant, and enjoyed how the wine brought out new characteristics over the 2 hours we had it open. So much to experience. cheers, Timo Wineshout.com I have to agree, great wine, and tremendous value! We didn’t decant, and enjoyed how the wine brought out new characteristics over the 2 hours we had it open. So much to experience.

cheers,
Timo
Wineshout.com


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