Trader Joe's Secco Strawberry and Raspberry Rossini

So, when I crossed state lines to get wine (and alcohol) I made sure to make sure I loaded up my cart as I don't know when I'll be braving the traffic to head back to New Jersey.

Taste and review

While it might not seem far away, with traffic the closest location to me that sells alcohol is an hour away.

So, two trips and I don't wish to disclose how much I spent, but I am glad that Trader Joe's wine and liquor selection is reasonably priced.

One of the items that grabbed my attention right away was their Secco collection. This is one of five Secco offerings available. Other varieties include mango, peach, grapefruit, cranberry, and this bottle of Strawberry Raspberry. And yes, I tried this one first because I thought it was the prettiest of the bunch.

Opening difficulties aside this particular flavor reminded me of what a strawberry daiquiri would taste like if it were made with wine. It's fruitier than a wine cooler, but not quite as fruity as a freshly made daiquiri.

If you don't drink much, feel free to blend this with some ice for a delicious drink.

Light, fizzy, fruity, sweet but not too sweet. The strawberry is the primary flavor but the tartness of the raspberries comes through. This isn't a sophisticated bottle.

Opening this

This bottle had me a bit confused. It unwrapped like a champagne bottle. The plastic cap was even shaped like it had that familiar metal mesh. But it was all plastic.

All you need to do to open this is a twist. I hope by writing this saves someone some time and aggravation. Unlike a typical bottle of bubbly, there is no cork.

It's a screw top with a plastic cover. Perhaps it's there to make sure that if you place this bottle on its side to chill, it won't leak.

Overall

It's sweet, fruity, and slightly effervescent. The bubbles will hold for a few days because of the screw top assuming you don't drink the whole thing. This is something worth breaking into for a picnic, sitting on a deck, having company, having appetizers, or dessert.

For $5.99 it's nothing fancy, but if you already are a wine cooler fan or want something light, fruity and refreshing then this is a solid bottle to reach for.