Bordeaux picked up at Trader Joe's for $5.99.
I had very low expectations for this wine, after our Burgundy experience. Honestly though, it was not that bad. I'm not sure that is a technical wine description, "not that bad". It's true though, my first thought was "Not that bad". I have had so so so much worse.
60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Dry haystack nose, a little rust and band-aid. Currants and smoke, very balanced but not too exciting. For $5.99? This will definitely be a standard in the "cellar" (read, kitchen) for when guests drop by. Paired very well with the bread and beer cheese we had with it. I have to admit I was a little depressed after reviewing this wine. Oh how the mighty have fallen. But! Steak, Baked Potato, Les Caves Joseph..as Willie Wonka once said "eh".
Not too bad for a $6.00 Bordeaux. Not great, but not too bad.
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