An unpleasant seafood nose, with an odd chemical taste. This wine’s flaws are strangely similar to the TJ’s Coastal Syrah reviewed yesterday. This Zinfandel isn’t quite as bad, but that’s not really saying much.

Style: Red
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2009
Geography: California (Central Coast)
Retailer: Trader Joe's
Price: $3.99
Rating: No stars
Reviewed: January 11, 2011
An unpleasant seafood nose, with an odd chemical taste. This wine’s flaws are strangely similar to the TJ’s Coastal Syrah reviewed yesterday. This Zinfandel isn’t quite as bad, but that’s not really saying much.