A Bargain That Rocks

I would imagine that you get tired of all the calls to notice one bargain wine or another at Trader Joe's. And not just from me! I do love a good wine at a bargain price, though. So here we go again.

The 2024 Granite Coast Vineyards Rosé is reportedly made by the Scheid Family Vineyards of California's Monterey County. I say "reportedly," because like so many other wines at Trader Joe's, there is very little information available about it. I know nothing about which grape or grapes are used here, except that they are organically grown. The alcohol is fairly light, at 13% abv, and the price is a steal: $6 at Trader Joe's.

This wine is very pale for a rosé. It's almost clear. If you like the pinkness of rosé, that could be off putting, but stay with it. For six bucks, you don't have much to lose. The nose is aromatic, but it's mostly peaches and pears. As light cherry aroma does come forth, along with minerals and a hint of citrus. The palate shows similar fruit, with a heavier accent on the citrus. The acidity is quite brisk. If you get past the lack of color, this is a pretty good rosé wine.

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