The Trader Joe’s Grower’s Reserve Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a $5.99 exclusive to Trader Joe’s. This certified organic wine is produced by ASV Vines on the Central Coast of California.
The Story
There is a wine truism: nobody goes through the time, effort, and expense to certify a less-than-top vineyard to organic specification.
Young Sauvignon Blanc wines are as close to the farm-to-market ethos as there is in wine.
It’s harvest good grapes, ferment the grapes in stainless steel tanks (every winemaker has a few production tricks, but Sauvignon Blanc is relatively straightforward).
After fermentation are the juice is again put in stainless steel till the acidity calms down.
This is how you can find a $5.99 Sauvignon Blanc and not expect the worst, plus store brands have a price advantage.
ASV Vines has several wine brands and multiple vineyards, one of which is organic, but there is no indication that they use their grapes.
The origin of the grapes says “California” on the label, which suggests that Central Coast grapes and North Coast/Lodi grapes were used.
The a; alcohol content is 12.5%, and Trader Joe’s has redesigned the Growers Reserve label with a hummingbird and a vineyard scene inside of a leaf.
The Trader Joe’s Grower’s Reserve Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Tasting Notes
The color is just a hint of gold. The nose is melon, lemon, apple, peach, pear, candy spice, and a floral edge. The Trader Joe’s Grower’s Reserve Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a soft, flavorful Sauvignon Blanc with decent length.
This Sauvignon Blanc tastes like Green apple, spice, Anjou pear, lime, and lemon curd. Followed by tropical fruit and a little kiwi.
The acidity is balanced and gives this value-priced wine good length.
The Summary
- The Trader Joe’s Grower’s Reserve Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is an enjoyable summer sipper.
- The price is right, and the flavor and structure are solid.
- Just the right wine for a Tuesday night on the patio.
