Trader Joe's Mourvèdre Petit Reserve

Light and fruity, not a lot there, ok for Friday night pizza.

This is why I keep going back to Trader Joe's. Now, the flavors were nice, but not all that complex. The body was a bit on the lighter side as well, but that just makes a good options for different food parings. Keep in mind that it's an $8 wine. Where it earned my high praise was in the aromas. This cheap TJ Mourvedre smelled so good I couldn't believe it. It smelled very much like a Southern Rhone wine, …

Wow, I missed the boat on this one. It had a great earthy nose with notes of tobacco and cherry. Once in the mouth it had a nice structure that didn't leave you wanting as many lower priced Pinot's can. It was not thin, but had a nice complexity to it. I am sure this was a limited TJ,s purchase and it is no longer available, but I would buy a case if they still have it. For the price …

Although this does not taste much like the Mouvedre we get from Cline, or Southern France, this is a very tasty red wine. You get the impression of very ripe grapes bringing some nice red fruit flavors like red raspberry and cherry. There is a smokey, mineral level of secondary flavors. I think the oak is a little artificial, and maybe not yet quite integrated. Surprising big mouth feel. Not all that much acid. Smooth finish with some cranberry flavors …

Not much nose, but very pleasant fruit, smooth and soft.

Garnet color with black cherry and raspberry on the nose and on the palate. Medium acidity, medium- finish. Somewhat simple, but not too sweet or fruity. 13.5% abv per label. A surprising bottle that was purchased on a lark at Trader Joes for $7. It's nearly impossible to find good Pinot for less than $15-20 -- this bottle over delivers for the price. While I wouldn't seek this out, it's. perfectly fine bottle for a weekday meal or for friends …