Has anyone ever tasted Trader Joe's Coastal Cabernet?

This was written in an article about tasty wines under six bucks:

Trader Joe's Coastal Cabernet
Our No. 1 Pick

You Can Find It Around This Price: $4.99

Wine Attributes: The plump fruit flavors of this California wine culminate in a long finish of berries and currants, making it the perfect choice to accompany steaks and beef tenderloin or a cheese tray of brie, aged cheddar and gorgonzola.


This might be worth buying to serve to big crowds who are normally box wine drinkers, such as my wife's office parties.

I have had this wine, though I think it is $6.99 at our closest Trader Joe's in Cincinnati. To me it is a simple, easy-drinking wine that would indeed be well suited for "box drinkers." Though nothing fantastic, the price is right and it is quite a bit better than its Charles Shaw cousin.

Thanks, Jeff. That is just the info I'm looking for.

Thanks, Jeff. That is just the info I'm looking for.

We just have to work on upgrading your palate. By the way the problem with that TJ Cab is it's lack of consistency.

We just have to work on upgrading your palate. By the way the problem with that TJ Cab is it's lack of consistency.

Senile old coot -- eat your pablum and go back to sleep....

Trader Joe's wines vary from year to year because it all depends upon which wineries they buy the small batches [usually what is left from a bottling] to blend.

Sometimes the wines are superb like a Meritage they did about 6-7 years ago...and for only $6.99 a bottle!

Sometimes, well, let's just say you still come out ahead at the price. Good pasta wine at the worst, a rare find at the best.