In my earlier article, I reviewed some zero percent alcohol wine products from Jackson-Triggs. These wines were released in part due to a study which showed peoples’ preferences toward lower alcohol wine, or zero alcohol wines. In this article, I am reviewing three lower alcohol wines that Jackson-Triggs has produced. The wines are a non-vintage Cabernet Sauvignon, a Rosé, and a Pinot Grigio. The back label for the three wines note that the wines are made in Oliver, BC. The Rosé is at 8.5% alcohol while the Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio wines are at 9%. All three wines have 25% less alcohol than their regular Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio. How do these lighter wines taste? Here are my initial wine tasting notes.
My Wine Tasting Notes
Jackson-Triggs Proprietors’ Selection Light Pinot Grigio, NV (BC $10.99)
Appearance: Medium-plus intensity, bright and clear lemon colour in the glass.
Nose: Medium intensity aromas of lychee, roses, citrus, and juicy stone fruits. Mainly citrus and stone fruit flavours after decanting. A touch of grape stem and faint lychee.
Palate: Dryish, with a medium-plus body and a round, soft, thicker mouthfeel. Stone fruit flavours. Medium acidity without leaving a prickle on your tongue. Smooth. Also may be a hint of lime on the palate. Add lychee, roses, and grape stem to the flavours after decanting.
Finish: Medium length finishing with fresh stone fruits and a hint of sweet spices. Add some citrus rind and honey to the finish after decanting.
No need to decant. An easy sipper.
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Jackson Triggs Proprietors’ Selection Light Pinot Grigio shows a bright lemon colour with lifted aromas of citrus, juicy stone fruits, and hints of lychee and roses that become more citrus driven with air. The palate is dryish, medium-plus in body, and smoothly textured, offering stone fruits with touches of lime, lychee, and a light floral note as it opens. It finishes at a medium length with fresh stone fruit, a touch of sweet spice, and added hints of citrus rind and honey lingering on the palate.
Jackson-Triggs Proprietors’ Selection Light Rosé, NV (BC $10.99)
Appearance: Clear, medium intensity mix of orange and peach colours.
Nose: Light aromas of citrus and strawberries. Mainly strawberry aromas after decanting.
Palate: Dryish, medium-plus body with a smooth, soft, thicker mouthfeel. Light red fruit flavours, with hints of red cherries and strawberries, and some grape stem. Lower acidity. Add a touch of citrus after decanting.
Finish: Medium-plus length finishing with some tart red fruit flavours and strawberries. Smooth till the end. No change after decanting.
No need to decant. A pleasant rosé.
Rating: Jackson Triggs Proprietors’ Selection Light Rosé shows a clear orange peach hue with light aromas of citrus and strawberries that lean more to fresh strawberry with air. The palate is dryish and medium-plus in body with a smooth, soft texture, offering red cherries, strawberries, and a touch of grape stem with a hint of citrus as it opens. It finishes at a medium-plus length with gently tart red fruits and strawberry flavours, staying smooth right through the close.
Jackson-Triggs Proprietors’ Selection Light Cabernet Sauvignon, NV (BC $10.99)
Appearance: A clear, deep garnet colour.
Nose: Medium intensity aromas of blackberries and other sweet berries, a touch of meatiness and a hint of sweet spices. No change after decanting.
Palate: Dryish with medium body and smooth, soft, light mouthfeel. Medium acidity and a hint of tannins. Juicy black berries, black fruit and plums on the palate. A fuller mouthfeel and medium tannins after decanting. No change to the flavours.
Finish: Medium-plus length finishing with juicy blackberry flavour and light, drying tannins. Add a touch of bitterness to the finish after decanting.
A soft, easy drinking, off-dry, Cabernet Sauvignon. Decanting is recommended so you get more mouthfeel and stronger tannins for structure.
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Jackson Triggs Proprietors’ Selection Light Cabernet Sauvignon pours a clear deep garnet with medium aromas of blackberries, sweet berries, a touch of meatiness and light sweet spice. The palate is dryish with a smooth, lighter mouthfeel, showing juicy blackberries, black fruit and plums with gentle acidity and tannins that gain a bit more grip with air. It finishes at a medium-plus length with ripe blackberry flavours and lightly drying tannins, picking up a faint bitterness on the close after decanting.
The alcohol does make a big difference in mouthfeel, compared to the zero percent alcohol wines that I tasted for my previous article. The wines are much rounder and softer.
Where Can I Buy These Wines?
You can purchase these wines online at the Jackson-Triggs’ website.
