Big, bold, ripe and rich, we review the Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve Paso Robles Petite Sirah Lot #107.
Petite Sirah from Paso Robles, California. No further information is given on how it was made.
The wine is available exclusively at Trader Joe’s and like all of the Platinum Reserve level wines, is priced at $14.99.
We’re always up for a good Petite Sirah, so we were happy to see this new Platinum Reserve offering from Trader Joe’s on a recent trip to the store. Let’s check out how it measures up.
From the bottle:
Vinted and Bottled by the Familia Nueva Vineyards
14.83% Alcohol
The 2021 Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve Paso Robles Petite Sirah Lot #107 opens with a strong, enticing aroma loaded with ripe dark berry fruit plus baking spice, licorice and a little vanilla.
Tasting reveals more of the same with lots of ripe, rich, juicy berry fruit that has a bit of a dried fruit component to it. This is a big and bold wine, just like it should be. It also features more licorice, some cola and nicely integrated spice.
It ends dry, long and a bit grippy and was similar on day 2. This is a solid example of Petite Sirah.
2021 Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve Paso Robles Petite Sirah Taste: 8 (89-90 points) Cost: 6 OVERALL RATING: 7.5 RECOMMENDED BUY
As always you can find an updated list of our recommended wines from Trader Joe’s
This Article was originally published on The Reverse Wine Snob
