Motif Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet SauvignonTJ TuesdayTrader Joes
Written By Catherine Courtney

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GRAPES: Cabernet Sauvignon- Mix Unknown

VINTAGE: 2020

REGION: Red Hills, Lake County- California

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 14.5%

PRICE: $5.99

Hi, friends! It’s been way too long since I’ve done a Trader Joe’s wine review. Admittedly, work got a little crazy, and I was trying that whole “healthy lifestyle” thing and cutting back on the amount of wine I was enjoying. Alas, I am back and wish I had better news. When I was at Trader Joe’s last week, I noticed a few new bottles of wine that caught my eye.

After a hellacious week, I decided to open the bottle of Motif I purchased. This is a 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Hills Lake County, California. Even with the low price point, I had high hopes for this wine out of California.

The label indicated that this wine would pair wonderfully with Duck, Red Pasta, or Aged Cheese, and I would notice notes of Vanilla and Licorice.

I opened the bottle and snapped the photo above, and took a sip. I could barely keep it in my mouth as it was incredibly alcoholic. I decided to let it open and even decanted the bottle thinking maybe it would be better after it opened up. To my dismay, it still tasted terrible. In fact, I’m questioning if my tastebuds have been burned off from the alcohol.

Verdict:

Steer clear of this bottle and save your money. There are easily ten other bottles at Trader Joe’s within this price point that are much better than Motif. In fact, I am going to pour the rest of the bottle down the drain now!

Until Next Time!

Catherine Courtney

Welcome to Blonde Voyage Nashville!

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Two years ago, my life changed completely.  Everything that I knew to be was completely turned upside down.  I quickly realized that time is our greatest commodity and it's not to be taken for granted. I couldn't wait for the perfect time, who knew when that would be.  I needed to take the leap and explore the world on my own.  There were so many places I wanted to go, but where would I start. 

France was always one of those places that I had romanticized.  Wandering the streets of Paris and seeing the Eiffel tower were at the top of my list. Without hesitation, I booked a two week trip to the French Rivera and Paris.  It was a journey of a lifetime.  Not only were amazing friendships cultivated, but it was on that trip that i discovered that food and travel are the embers that that keep my soul on fire. 

It wasn't until I arrived back in Nashville with my passport that I realized I had been bit. Wanderlust had completely taken over.  I already started thinking about where I wanted to go next.  It was then that I decided that it was more important to have camera full of photos and a tattered journal full of stories than anything else. My heart was overflowing.

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