The Originals Syrah - Trader Joes

While the $5.99 price tag may not suggest a complex sip, Trader Joe's The Originals Syrah delivers pleasing purity of varietal cherry and fresh red berry fruit, accented by subtle savory notes. An expressive nose offers juicy aromas of raspberry and red plum, echoed brightly on the medium-bodied palate.

While there isn't much information to be found online, the Magnificent Wine Company is a winery that produces wines reflecting the characteristics of Washington State. They focus on capturing the essence of the region's terroir and offer a range of wines with distinct flavors sourced from various vineyards.

Review

Flavors skew towards the vibrant side with a bit of acidity lifting the trademark Syrah berries and hints of black pepper spice. Approachability rules here - the soft mouthfeel shows light tannins and an easy finish rather than structure or depth. But the clean fruit personality offers solid table appeal.

Is this a contemplative wine bound to evolve? Probably not. But as an affordable weeknight option join a nice burger - yes. The Originals Syrah overdelivers. The berry aromatics and smooth palate make it an effortless porch option as well.

While tailored for early appeal rather than long haul, this hits the threshold of enjoyment for casual drinking exceptionally well at $6. An easy 4 out of 5 stars when expectations align with the price-to-quality ratio. 4/5 grapes.

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